Renter
agrees that all the terms and conditions of this rental
agreement hold regardless of whether Renter selects his
own insurance or the insurance of the Owner.
Security Deposit:
There is a refundable GBP £500.00 security deposit payable by cash, credit card or debit card. Should the deposit be paid by credit or debit card, the amount will be debited from your card immediately. This is fully refundable within seven days of return of the vehicle to the agreed location, on the agreed date and time, in the same condition as it was let out, with the toilet empty, the interior clean including all cooking appliances, and the fuel tank full. Amber Leisure reserves the right to increase the security deposits for specific events to £2000.00
a) On taking delivery of the vehicle, I agree to pay the security deposit
b) I irrevocably authorise Luton Caravan Centre Ltd to deduct from the security deposit any amounts due by me to Luton Caravan Centre Ltd arising out of this agreement.
c) The security deposit will be refunded within 7 working days of the vehicle being returned to the correct location, undamaged, with a clean interior and full fuel tank. We reserve the right to retain a cleaning fee of £75.00 if the Motorhome is not returned with the interior in a clean condition. Also the toilet waste tank must be emptied prior to the vehicle being returned or a £75.00 soiling fee will be retained.
d) Should any damages exceed the security deposit the customer will be responsible to settle all additional costs over and above the security deposit value within 7 days of your hire end date. Note: Where the hirer has opted for the CDW option, up to £500.00 excess will be charged in respect of collision damage.
Drivers:
- Age Limits: 25-75 years
- All drivers must have had a valid licence for 2 years
- All drivers must be present at checkout of the Motorhome. No exceptions can be made.
- Additional Driver 21 to 25 years - GBP 10 per day (subject to acceptence by insurancer)
- Additional Driver 25 years plus - GBP 5 per day
- Points on licence: £1.00 per day per point. Convictions with the following codes may not get cover AC,BA,CD,DD,DR,MS,TT,UT and IN. Please check with Amber Leisure if you wish to insure a driver with any of these codes on their licence even if you think they have expired.
- Production of a full, valid driver’s licence as well as 2 proofs of address or passport are required for all drivers at the start of the hire. Should the drivers fail to present all correct documentation and identification on collection of the Motorhome, the Amber Leisure will be unable to release the Motorhome and no refunds will be given.
- If you have a modern UK driving licence we require both the photo card and paper counterpart
- If you are required to supply an International licence in addition to your standard licence to drive in the UK or Europe, this must be issued in the country your standard license was issued in and be supplied alongside your standard driving license.
- Amber Leisure may not be able to get cover for any driver who has had a driving conviction other than for speeding. Please contact the office to see if cover can be arranged.
- Drivers are personally liable for all legal penalties (e.g.: parking tickets, congestion charges, speeding fines) which are incurred during the period of hire.
- Maximum of 3 drivers per rental.
Collection and Return:
- Collection: Please allow 1 hour for the hand-over at the depot – to complete the documentation and demonstrate your vehicle to you. Please allow the same on your return
- Return: The vehicle must be returned on the date, and before the time stated on the rental agreement. Vehicles must be returned clean and in the same condition as they same condition as they left the depot.Late return will result in a charge of an extra day at the rate for the current hire period. The vehicle will also not be insured.
In the case of gross negligence Amber Leisure reserve the right to charge £75.00 to cover the cost for additional valeting and upholstery cleaning. A separate charge of £75.00 if the toilet waste tank is not empty upon return. A charge of £100.00 will be made if any evidence is found of smoking in the Motorhome.
Delivery and Return of the Vehicle:
a) I acknowledge having received the Vehicle in a clean condition and in sound working order in accordance with the Motorhome Handover checklist and with a full Diesel tank, full LPG gas bottle and full water tank.
b) I will return the vehicle in a clean condition with a full Diesel tank, empty waste water tank and in the condition of cleanliness in which I received it.
c) I acknowledge that Luton Caravan Centre Ltd will not refund any monies, nor have any obligation to provide a replacement vehicle, if the Vehicle is returned or I cease to have use of the vehicle or an item of equipment of the vehicle prior to the return date for any reason e.g. Accident, weather, theft or damage.
Passengers:
Amber Leisure authorises the use of the vehicles up to the stated number of passengers. Each person is to use the safety restraints provided at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion. Child seats are available when pre-booked and it is the responsibility of the hirer to fit them themselves. Children up to the age of 12 years of age or 135cm in height, whichever they reach first must use the correct child restraints appropriate under UK law.
European Travel:
There is an additional charge of £10 per day for European travel to cover European Insurance and European Roadside assistance. European Insurance is mandatory and you will be in breach of these terms and conditions should you take a Motorhome into Europe without the additional European cover insurance. The following countries are covered by European Travel Insurance: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Travel outside of these countries listed above will be in breach of these terms and conditions and you will not be covered by any insurance. Please check your route carefully and ensure it doesn’t go outside of these countries.
Ireland Travel:
For those travelling to Ireland there is a charge of £6.00 per day for your Ireland cover and Irish roadside assistance. Ireland cover is mandatory and you will be in breach of these terms and conditions should you take a Motorhome to Ireland without taking out Ireland cover insurance.
Insurance: (provided all the personal information supplied is correct)
The vehicle is insured for damage to the vehicle and the property of a third party; but does not provide any personal insurance for the customer (including death or bodily injury to the driver) or cover any personal possessions. The Vehicle insurance is provided By Liverpool Victoria. The hire rate quoted includes the standard excess of GB£1000.00. In the event of any damage to either the vehicle or third party property the hirer will be liable for the first GB£1000.00. The hirer will also be fully liable for all overhead damage, any damage deemed as gross negligence and replacement or repair of windows and windscreens or tyre damage.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW):
Collision damage waiver at £15.00 per day will reduce the £1000 excess for damage caused due to a collision (i.e reported accident) to either the vehicle or third party property to £500.00. The hirer however will be fully liable for any Overhead damage, replacement or repair to windows and windscreen, tyre damage costs or damage costs caused through gross negligence. Applies in respect of each incident or claim, not each rental. Minimum term for CDW is 4 Days. Should the terms and conditions not be adhered to, the CDW will be void and the customer will be liable in full for a costs and damages. Please note that the CDW is completely optional and can be decided upon collection of your vehicle. After the hire has commenced CDW cannot be taken out.
Overhead Damage:
All drivers must be aware of the (unusual) height of the Motorhome and are responsible for all damage if driven under an obstruction that is too low for it to clear – the obvious examples are low bridges and height restrictions into car parks etc. In this event neither the Basic Insurance nor the Collision Damage Waiver will apply and the hirer will be responsible for the repair of all damages. Overhead damage is deemed as damage to any part of the vehicle which occurs above 6FT (1.83 metres) and or any third party property.
Admin Charges:
Should Amber Leisure receive penalty notices for speeding, parking fines or congestion charges then an administration fee of £25.00 will be added to the charge to cover all administration and postage costs.
