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Further Terms and Conditions of Rental Agreement
- Ceduna Auswide Rentals Pty Ltd trading as Ceduna Rent A Car PO Box 617, Ceduna SA 5690
- "Vehicle" being any vehicle or vehicles rented under this agreement and includes all tyres, tools, accessories and equipment either fitted or supplies as a supplement to the vehicle.
- "Renter" being the person who has signed the agreement or on behalf of whom this agreement is signed and declares that all information given is true and accurate.
- "Driver" being the person in control of the vehicle.
- Renter agrees that any nominated drivers: -
- Have never been convicted of an offence relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Hold a valid current drivers license (not probationary)
- The renter acknowledges he has been made aware of any existing damage
- The owner may without prejudice to its existing rights under this agreement and without notice terminate the agreement and enter upon any premises upon which the vehicle may be situated and repossess the vehicle in the event that: -
- The renter has breached any term, condition or warranty or
- The owner considers that the conduct of the renter is likely to affect prejudicially the owner’s interest in or the condition of the vehicle.
- The renter will not permit the vehicle to be driven by any other person than the renter or nominated co-driver.
- The renter ensures that all drivers comply with all statutory obligations including all traffic and parking regulations, any such breaches are to be reported at or prior to the return of the vehicle.
- In the event of loss or damage to the vehicle or in the event of any incident which may give rise to any claim by any person against the owner or driver for injuries or damage to property, for which the owner or driver has or may have a claim under any insurance policy relating to the vehicle, the renter shall notify the owner immediately of such event and confirm such notification in writing giving full details as soon as practicable. The renter shall comply with and assist the owner to comply with all requirements of its insurer relating to any such claim.
- If the renter complies with the preceding clause, hereof the owner will apply the proceeds of the owner’s vehicle damage and third party property insurance policy, subject to the terms of such policy and subject to payment of the excess set out herein by the renter, in payment of the costs of such vehicle damage or third party property damage. The renter acknowledges that this agreement does not contain any terms of that policy, nor does the owner carry on the business of insurance.
- The renter/hirer will pay the owner:
- The hire fee being a calculation of days rented, kilometres traveled and accessories supplied.
- The value of fuel to fill the tank on return of the vehicle or where a fuel card is supplied the cost of fuel at a rate nominated by the owner.
- Expenses including legal expenses, incurred by the owner, or its agents on behalf of the owner, in repossessing or attempting to repossess the vehicle, accessories or outstanding monies.
- Any traffic or parking infringements, which occur during the rental period.
- The insurance excess as described overleaf, claimable on an each incident basis.
- In the event of wilful misuse (mechanical or panel) the total cost of recovery, cleaning, repair or damage.
- The renter undertakes that the vehicle will be returned to the owner at the place where rented in the same condition as received and no later than the date and time nominated. The late return fee is one-third of the daily rate per hour.
- The owner may deduct any amount for which the renter is liable pursusnt to this agreement from the security bond. If any amount greater than the security bond is claimable from the renter, the renter shall be personally liable for such amount in addition to the security bond.
- The renter will not permit the vehicle to be driven: -
(a)In any race or contest or in preparation therefore to carry any loan or carry any passengers in excess of that for which the vehicle is constructed.
(b)On any beaches, or make contact with salt water
- The renter will not allow the vehicle to be repaired without the approval of the owner, nor create a lien over the vehicle nor part with possession of the vehicle.
- The renter will pay to the owner on demand interest on a daily basis at the rate of 20% per annum on all amounts due but unpaid
- In the event that there is more than one renter, reach renter shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount due under this agreement
- The owner shall not be under any liability: -
(a)To the renter for any loss or damage though breakdown, mechanical defect or accident, or for any type of consequential loss or damages whomsoever, or
(b)To any person whomsoever for any loss or damage to property stolen from the vehicle or damage or other wise lost during the rental or left in the vehicle after the return thereof to the owner and the renter will indemnify against any such claims.
- Damage or loss to the undercarriage of the vehicle or to any other property arising from contact between the undercarriage and any object, obstruction or road surface regardless of cause. The undercarriage means any exposed components including but not limited to, wheels and tyres, engine, transmission, sumps, differential, suspension, exhaust system, fuel tank, floor plan, tailgate lifters and ramps or any other mechanical or structural item.
- A daily hire charge of 1 full day will apply to the non collection of vehicle on the due date and 50% of daily hire fee for 2nd non collection day will be incurred.