- OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO YOU
- We have maintained the vehicle in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. At the start of the rental period
it will be in good working order and suitable for the purpose for
which it is designed.
- If the vehicle becomes unroadworthy, we
may at our discretion replace it. The replacement will if reasonably
possible be similar to the vehicle you originally rented. If we do not replace the vehicle
we will give you a refund of the unexpired charges.
- Except where it is due to our negligence,
we will not be responsible-
i.
For any losses which you may suffer in
connection with the furnishing, performance or use of the vehicle; or
ii.
For any loss of or damage to any property which
you or any other person leave in or on the vehicle nor will we in any case
be liable for any unforeseeable losses; that we will pay for expenses
authorised by us in advance for repairs.
- If we find any property which has been
left in the vehicle or in our premises and this property has not been
reclaimed within six months of the end of the rental period we
reserve the right to dispose of it and charge you for the reasonable
costs of disposal. You will also be liable for any reasonable costs
we incur in holding the property and any reasonable administration
costs including the cost of posting property to you, if so requested
by you).
- If you are not a consumer we exclude the
rights, duties and liabilities referred to in section 9 of the Supply
of Goods and Services Act 1982.
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ONCE RENTAL COMMENCES
- You will comply with the terms of the
relevant insurance policies if you purchase any insurance and/or
waivers mentioned in clause 8 of this agreement or if you insured
through us for Third Party liability.
- Apart from fair and tear or damaged
caused by Acts of Gods you will (regardless of fault) be responsible
for any or all loss of or damage to the vehicle (including any
reduction in value of the vehicle that remains after repair).
- In the case of loss of, the vehicle (or
theft of the vehicle) you will also pay any loss of rental
income. Our loss of rental
income will be charged at the prevailing rate applicable to the
rental in question until repairs are completed or, if the vehicle is
lost, stolen or beyond economic repair, until such time as we reach
settlement with you and payment is received by us. In addition you must pay any
income and fees, storage fees, towing costs and any reasonable
administration costs of processing any of these claims.
- You agree to comply with the use restrictions
in clause 6 of this agreement.
- USE RESTRICTIONS
- You will tell us as soon as possible
about loss of, or damaged to, the vehicle, or if it is not working
correctly. If further damage is caused to the vehicle by using it
when it has been damaged or is faulty, you must not continue to use
it
- You will treat the vehicle in a
responsible manner and take proper care of it, making sure it is
locked and secure when not in use and properly protected against
damage due to bad weather.
You must ensure that the correct fuel is always used and
regularly check and maintain correct level of tyre pressure and
engine oil and other vehicle fluids.
When not in use you will set and use security devices fitted
to or supplied with the vehicle.
- You will ensure that the vehicle is not
used if it is in an unsafe condition or unfit to drive or for the
purpose for which it is not designed or suitable. You will not
overload the vehicle or allow it to carry more passengers than the
number for which it is fitted out by use at the start of the rental.
- You will probably secure all loads and
will not carry any hazardous, dangerous or inflammable substances.
- You will not drive the vehicle on unmade
up roads or other unpaved surfaces, nor drive it at excessive speed
over or through traffic calming devices. You will not use the vehicle for racing, pacemaking or
any other sort of competition.
You will not use the vehicle for towing, pushing, driving
instruction or any other hazardous or unusual use.
- You will not allow the vehicle to be operated
or used by anyone who has not been authorised by us.
- You will not use or drive the vehicle for
any unlawful purpose nor whilst intoxicated or under the influence of
any substance which impairs driving ability.
- You will not take or allow the vehicle to
be taken into any area of an airport or airfield to which aircraft
have access.
- You will tell us the whereabouts of the
vehicle if we ask you.
Without prior written consent, you will not take the vehicle
outside England, Scotland or Wales, or out of Northern Ireland if the
rental originated in that province.
- You will not sell, rent or dispose of the
vehicle in any way nor represent that you are the owner of the
vehicle or our agent. You
will not remove or change any name or other marked identifying ownership
of the vehicle nor use the vehicle to carry people all property for
hire reward.
- You must not do or allow any work on the
vehicle without our permission. Any repairs to the vehicle must be
carried out by a suitable qualified mechanic.
- You will pay directly or reimburse us for
any signs of penalties imposed as a result of the use of the vehicle
and reimburse us any reasonable administration costs of responding to
the police or other authorities regarding those fines of penalties.
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