DRIVERS LICENCES

All British drivers need to hold a full current driving licence and be between the ages of 21 and 75*. Foreign licence holders must be in possession of a national and, where required, an international driving licence. Restrictions may apply to some licence holders. Please call one of our offices for further information.

*Cars 1600cc and above, MPVs & Minibuses and 7.5 tonne box vans 25 to 75

INSURANCE All vehicles are covered on the public highway, subject to an accidental damage excess of £1000.

COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces your excess contribution in the event of a motor accident. In most cases your excess will be reduced from £1000 down to £150 or £250. This figure can alter depending on the type of vehicle hired, endorsements, previous accidents and driving experience.

EXCESS PROTECTION WAIVER Excess Protection Waiver (EPW) reduces your excess contribution in the event of a motor accident. In most cases your excess will be reduced from £150 to £25 (cars & light vans) and £250 to £50 (larger vans). Exceptions are 7.5 tonne vans, some MPVs, minibuses and prestige cars.

TYRE, RIM & GLASS WAIVER Tyre, Rim & Glass Waiver (TRGW) fully protects you against damage to the tyres, wheel rims, windscreens and light lenses on commercial vehicles.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Full terms and conditions are printed on the reverse side of each rental agreement. All hirers are asked to read these carefully.

IDENTIFICATION Hirers are required to supply additional identification when hiring a vehicle. As a minimum we will require 2 additional forms, made up of address identity and personal identity. Acceptable forms would be utility bills (no more than 3 months old), credit card statement, council tax bill etc.

V.A.T. V.A.T.Will be charged at current rates on rental, fuel, waivers, delivery and collection charges.

PAYMENT The cost of the rental and any fuel is required at the commencement of hire. Payment can be made by cash, cheque (with guarantee card), Debit Card, Solo, Access, Visa, Amex or Diners cards.

DEPOSIT Hirers paying by cash or cheque (with guarantee card) are required to pay the appropriate deposit for the type of vehicle hired on collection. Hirers paying by credit or charge card are NOT required to do so.

LATE RETURN OF VEHICLE Late returns will be charged at an hourly rate (one sixth of the daily rate) plus collision damage waiver and insurance at daily rates.

AVAILABILITY Whilst every effort will be made to supply the model requested, in the event of it being unavailable, an alternative model will be provided.

OPERATORS LICENCE The Hirer must be in possession of a current and suitable Operator's Licence if vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are to be used for hire or reward or in connection with the hirers trade or business.

TRAVELLING OVERSEAS Vehicles may be taken out of mainland England, Wales or Scotland, provided this has been agreed beforehand and in these cases there will be a surcharge. We will arrange green card insurance at an additional charge. We will also arrange for our vehicle to be covered by RAC Eurocover or similar and Bail Bond if appropriate. 17 seater Minibuses cannot be taken abroad.

LOADING THE VEHICLE The hirer is responsible for not exceeding the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle.

EXTENDING THE RENTAL The facility is available providing we are informed prior to the expiry of the agreed rental period (as shown on the rental agreement) and the required additional payment is made so that the insurance cover may be extended.

RETURNING THE VEHICLE Vehicles must be returned to the office from which they were rented. There are facilities for returning vehicles after normal business hours.