Royal Wootton Bassett Service Station Ltd

Conditions of Hire

1. Hire Charges All rates include maintenance, oil and tax. All rates and mileage subject to VAT. Hire charges, optional excess waiver and mandatory security authorisation of £250 to be paid in full prior to hire. The Hirer is to pay the mileage charge of £0.08/mile in excess of the allowance stated above, unless the unlimited mileage rate has been opted for. Credit or debit cards used must be in the name of the Hirer. The Owner reserves the right to refuse hire without reason.
2. Drivers The Hirer must complete a Proposal Form on behalf of all drivers who must each present their photocard or paper driving licence along with a DVLA authorisation code, for the Owner to undertake an online driving licence check.<
3. Loss of/Damage to Vehicles. The Hirer is fully responsible for any wilful, negligent damage, tyre or glass damage, and any damage caused by manouevering or striking an overhead object, to the full cost of the repair plus two thirds of the loss of hire income during the repair period. The Hirer will be liable for the policy excess of £500 in the event of any insurance claim, which may be waived by payment of an Excess Waiver of £5.00 per day or £20.00 per week. In the absence of a waiver, the Hirer agrees to bear the full cost of the excess. In the event of vehicle theft whilst unattended with the keys inside, the Hirer will be liable for the full cost of replacing the vehicle. The Owner shall not be liable for loss of or damage to the Hirer's property.
4. Vehicle The Owner reserves the right to charge the Hirer for valeting in the event of a vehicle being returned in an unacceptable condition of cleanliness. Vehicles are hired without fuel; no refund will be given for surplus fuel.
5. Use Vehicles may not be used for hire or reward. Vehicles are not to be used overseas without prior written permission from the Owner. The Hirer will be liable to pay charges resulting from any motoring offences, parking fines or similar. It is against the law to exceed the correct payload.
6. Out of Hours Returns The Owner is to be notified if a vehicle is likely to be returned out of business hours. Keys are to be returned as instructed by the Owner. The vehicle remains the responsibility of the Hirer until it is checked in by the Owner on the next working day. The Hirer agrees for any additional charges to be paid after completion of hire.
7. Late Returns The Owner is to be notified if a vehicle is not going to be returned on time and reserves the right to charge the Hirer for every day or part-day beyond the agreed hire duration that the vehicle is not returned. If an Excess Waiver has been opted for to cover the initial hire period, it must continue to be paid for any additional days of hire. If the Hirer has opted to be liable for the full excess in the event of any insurance claim, they will continue to do so in the event of any late return.
8. Ownership The vehicle will, at all times, remain the property of the Owner and the Hirer shall not make any representation that may lead a third party to believe otherwise.