Hire Cost & Terms Conditions
At present there will be four types of vehicles
| Mazda Bongo: | 4 Birth: 2 adults and 2 children, In roof Beds |
| Vw Transporter T4: | 4 Birth: 2 adults and 2 children, In roof Beds |
| Vw Transporter T5: | 4 Birth: 2 adults and 2 children, In roof Beds |
| Renault Traffic: | 4 Birth: 2 adults and 2 children, In roof Beds |
Costs are as follows:
Hire Period |
Per Week |
Short Break |
Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2008 to 31/06/2008 | £495.00 | £355.00 | £75.00 |
| 01/06/2008 to 22/07/2008 | £655.00 | £450.00 | £125.00 |
| 23/07/2008 to 26/08/2008 | £655.00 | £450.00 | £125.00 |
| 27/08/2008 to 01/10/2008 | £395.00 | £195.00 | £75.00 |
Deposit is £1000 which is refundable after four weeks.
Insurance is included if you have a clean licence, if not the may be a premium to pay if the customer has points.
Special terms to be agreed to outside the UK, generally 50% more plus.
Breakdown cover in the UK is included, to travel abroad you must arrange your own cover.
Please be aware of the following:
- Insurance clearances should be acquired four weeks prior, this will require a visit to our offices.
- Deposits need to be paid four weeks prior.
- Charges will be incurred for late returns.
Terms and Conditions
a. Hiring is restricted to Private and Pleasure use only
b. The owner of the Motor home is Harris Motor homes Ltd hereinafter referred
to as “The Company “
c. No one other than the hirers named in the Insurance agreement form may
drive the vehicle. (Loss of excess will apply plus uninsured loss in full
if proved to the Contrary.)
Driving Licence
All drivers must be aged between 23 and 70 years and must have held a full
licence for a minimum of 3 years.
Any driving convictions, accidents, insurance claims (in the past 5 years)
disabilities or medical conditions must be declared prior to booking. Drivers
who passed there test on or after 1997 may be restricted on the size and
weight of vehicle they may drive. Please phone to check suitability. Visitors
from abroad are advised to obtain an International valid unendorsed licence
besides there domestic one.
Availability
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the vehicle reserved is available,
if due to circumstances beyond the Companies control the vehicle is not
available the Company Reserves the right to offer a suitable alternative.
If this is not available or acceptable the liability of the Company will
be limited to the refund of any monies paid by the hirer.
Insurance
The hirer drives on a 1 week hire rate + VAT refundable Insurance excess
( £1500 for all 7 berth Motor homes, Sports events & Pop Festivals.)
The balance is payable 56 days prior to collection. This excess applies
to each and every Incident and it includes any loss or damage to equipment,
fixtures or damage to third party vehicles or property but does not include
Drunk/malicious damage.
The company may pass on to the hirer in full the cost of repairing or replacing
such damage. The excess deposit will be forfeited if for any reason the
vehicle has not been used in accordance with these “Terms and Conditions”
Insurance for the vehicle is comprehensive and inclusive of passenger liability
but exclusive of claims for loss or damage to personal effects. Customers
should ensure that they have sufficient insurance cover in place to cover
the cost of alternative accommodation in the event of breakdown or accident.
Any country to be visited outside of the E.C. is not covered under normal
insurance but may be available in some cases. This should be asked for
on booking.
Use for hire or reward is not permitted. Prior permission from the Company
must be obtained if the vehicle is to be taken to Festivals or Concerts.
An increased Excess will apply
Collection/Delivery
Collection is usually between 1600 hours and 1800 hours with return by
10am... Late returns are charged at £50 per hour or part thereof. Insurance
cover is only valid for the stated hire period and you are liable for
prosecution under the ROAD TRAFFIC ACT if the vehicle is outside the
time. No refund for early returns.
Fuel/Gas/Tyre pressures
The vehicle is supplied with a full tank of Diesel fuel
and must be returned with a full tank of Diesel fuel.
Fuel, oil windscreen wipers and tyres are the responsibility of the hirer,
who is required to check the pressures and levels above. All damage to
tyres including punctures will be rectified at cost to the hirer. Gas is
supplied with the vehicle, however if the gas runs out during the hire
period the hirer must replace it.
Breakdown
Although our vehicles are covered by a full manufacturers warranty, we
strongly advise Full European 5 star cover be arranged when traveling
abroad. The hirer is fully responsible for the total recovery of the
vehicle in the event that the manufacturers warranty does no cover the
accident or breakdown. The office must be informed between 9am and 5pm
UK time.
Damage
Maximum height of your vehicle is clearly stated (11’ 6” or 3.6 mtrs).
Any damage caused to the vehicle from low level objects such as bridges
or low branches is the responsibility of the hirer over and above the
£1500 or £3000 deposit. Any Damage caused by wilful neglect or undue
care and attention will result in the full cost of the repairs being
passed on to the hirer, plus loss of earnings for the time the vehicle
is off the Road. This £1500 or £3000 deposit is required when the balance
of the hire is paid (unless otherwise agreed to) and is then refunded
by way of cheque 21 days after the vehicle has been fully inspected and
returned in the same condition and required standard it was collected
in, the deposit may be retained in the event of any damage sustained
during the hire period, until the company has fully rectified the damage.
Without prejudice to the owners claims under this agreement the deposit
may be forfeited.
a. If the hire vehicle is not returned by the time stated in the contract.
b. If the vehicle is not returned in a clean and tidy condition inside
and out to the required standard. (Dirty toilet £50)
c. If the vehicle is returned in a damaged condition
Animals
The general rule is that all animals other than guide dogs have to be approved
by the Company at the time of the booking. If approved all damage however
so caused by the animal will be charged to the hirer in full.
Liabilities
The Hirer shall be held responsible for any damage to the vehicle cased
by hitting low level objects, such as low bridges and low branches.
The Hirer shall be responsible for damage to windscreen, tyres/punctures
and all costs and expenses incurred as a result of offences against the
Road Traffic Acts and or regulations there under, and indemnifies the Company
from liability.
The Hirer shall ensure that all passengers wear the seat belts provided
whilst the vehicle is being driven.
The Hirer shall be responsible for all the Companies uninsured losses,
which may arise as a result of the hire.
Beware
The excess deposit will be forfeited if the vehicle is found to have visited
an unacceptable site IE: Rock festivals or unauthorised sports events
It is an offence to overload any vehicle and also dangerous. Make sure
that anything loaded is evenly balanced.
Hirer may park one vehicle free of charge, and at there own risk on the
Companies premises.
Due to a spate of Motor homes being involved recently with smuggling Customs & Excise
may stop and search for contraband.
Balance of payment is due 56 days prior to collection date.
Cancellations or no shows
From confirmation date= loss of deposit
8 to 6 weeks before start=50% of hire
6 weeks or less=loss of hire fee