Terms and Conditions for Cars -Mini-Buses - MPV's Hire

Drivers and Driving Licences
All drivers must be over 25 and under 70 years of age, free from any serious endorsements and convictions within the last five to ten years, driving more that three years and had no car accidents or claims in the past three years. If you have any of these please contact us for clearance.

Visitors to the UK must have a full international driving license. The hirer will be refused if we have any suspicions or if you cannot comply with the terms and conditions and the deposit will be non refundable.

Identification Required
Every driver that wishes to drive the vehicle must bring their full valid UK driving licence and at least two other forms of identification, one from each following section –
1] Signature ID: either valid passport or credit/debit cards.
2] Proof of Address: either household utility bill or bank statement, dated within the last three months. Any older than three months will not be acceptable.

PLEASE REMEMBER: NO LICENCE AND IDENTIFICATION, NO HIRE.

Collection and Return
Vehicles are collected at the time agreed with the lessor. It is the responsibility of the hirer to notify West’s of any delays in collection of the vehicle. Delays may result in us re-letting the vehicle. Auto Rentals West’s hold NO responsibility for any inconvenience caused and no deposit refund given. The vehicle shall be checked round for any damage with the hirer, and if any found, it will then be stated on the hire agreement. The vehicle is to be returned on the date and time stated on the hire agreement. When returning the vehicle it will be checked in for any damage and if any damage is found you [the hirer] will be liable for the damage excess of £200.00 or stated otherwise on the hire agreement.

Availability
If vehicle is not available for any reason beyond our control, we reserve the rights to refund all payments made without further liability.

Continental Hire
Continental Hire is available for an additional charge and must be notified to us [West’s] on booking the vehicle. Five star breakdown cover is provided at additional charge when taking the vehicle out of the UK. If the cover is not taken out with us and the vehicle has a breakdown, it shall be at the hirer[s] own expense to get the vehicle returned to the UK. No refunds shall be given on the recovery fee, etc.

Breakdowns
In the event of a vehicle breaking down or an accident occurring, Auto Rentals West’s shall stand NO liability for additional charges such as accommodation, transportation costs, flights, losses, damage etc. An alternative vehicle shall be supplied but in the event of an alternative vehicle not being available then each day or part thereof, shall be refunded with no further liability, [as long as the accident or breakdown etc. was not your fault]. Minor running repairs, such as tyres, punctures, bulbs, oils and other fluids are the responsibility of the hirer. It is the hirer[s] responsibility to check daily: oil, water and tyre pressures. Any damage arising from failure to do so will be charged to the hirer[s]. Auto Rentals West does not accept any liability for any loss of earnings, money, etc in any form.

The hirer is liable for breakdown callouts that are classed as the hirer's negligence; contaminated fuel, battery run down, lack of fuel.

Bookings
To place a booking please contact Auto Rentals West’s on 01708 556 237.

Cancellation
If the vehicle is cancelled for any reason or if the hirer does not turn up for collection, then no refund of your deposit shall be given etc.

Fuel
It is the hirer[s] responsibility to bring the vehicle back with the correct amount of fuel as indicated on the hire agreement.

Insecure Loads and Overloading
Shall be the responsibility of the hirer.

Rights Reserved
The rights are reserved to vary rates, vehicles, conditions and periods of rental at any time and refuse a rental to any person without giving a reason.

Our prices are inclusive of unlimited mileage, VAT, breakdown [in UK only] and UK insurance.

Also subject the terms and conditions on the reverse side of the rental agreement.

Hirer[s] may leave their car in our yard, at their own risk.

West’s Industrial Park, Todd Close, Lambs Lane North, Rainham, Essex, England, RM13 9XX.
Tel: 01708 556 237
Fax: 01708 521 293
Website: www.autorentalswests.co.uk