Auto Rentals West's UK Motorhome Hire, 2012 Rates, Campervan Rental in United Kingdom

Auto Rentals West's Motorhome Rentals in UK / United Kingdom - Europe Rates

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Depot Locations: Rainham - Essex England

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Valid from 01 November 2011 to 03 January 2013 Rates Shown in Sterling Pounds (GBP)
		Xmas Season	Low Season		Mid Season		High Season
		20 Dec 11 - 3 Jan 12 20 Dec 12 - 3 Jan 13	01 Nov - 30 Nov 11 01 Oct - 31 Oct 12 01 Nov - 30 Apr 12		01 - 31 May 12 10 - 30 Sep 12		01 Jun - 09 Sep 12
		fixed 14 Days per day	7+ Days	21+ Days	7+ Days	21+ Days	7+ Days	21+ Days
	MH1 2 Berth	£68	£75	£68	£104	£93	£122	£109
	MH1B 2 Berth	£72	£80	£72	£109	£98	£125	£112
	MH3 4 Berth	£76	£84	£76	£113	£101	£130	£117
	MH2-4 4 Berth	£80	£89	£80	£115	£103	£135	£121
	MH4 5 Berth	£84	£94	£84	£119	£107	£140	£126
	MH5 6 Berth	£90	£100	£90	£135	£120	£150	£135

Rates Include:

VAT
Unlimited Mileage
High Quality, Modern Motorhome
Vehicle Insurance (excess GBP 750.00 per incident), excludes damage to areas above cab height
24 hour breakdown assistance including road side assistance (UK only)
Cooking Utensils, Crockery, Cutlery and Tea Towel
1 x Gas Bottle
Toilet Chemical
Sun Awning (fitted as standard)
Cab Air Conditioning (fitted as standard)
Windows Blinds and Fly Screens (fitted as Standard)
On-Board fresh water and waste water tanks
Bike Rack - carries 3 bycycles (excluding the Duetto 2 Berth-fitted as standard)
Free Bedding ( for booking of 21 days or more)
Free Privilage Card to The Camping & Caravan Club - offers you discounted pitches
Road Maps and Site Guides (supplied on collection) to The Camping and Caravanning Club which offers you discounted camping pitches

European Rental Price Includes:

Minimum Rental Period:
Christmas - 14 days minimum (dates from 20 December to 3rd January)
Minimum of 7 Days Rental

Collection and Return
Collection - Between 14:00 and 16:00
Return - Between 08:30 and 11:00
Any pick ups before the set collection times or any drop off times after the set return time is to be counted as an additional days rental.

Note: All hires begin at 2:00pm on the first day of hire and are to be returned by 11:00am on the final day of hire. Other times are available so please Contact us, an additional charge will apply if you don't collect at the set times above.All Motorhomes are collected from the select depot at the time and time agreed with the hirer, a full hand over session will be done before you take the Motorhome and any damage etc. on the rental agreement. Motorhome must be returned back to the same depot it was collected from at the date and time stated on the rental agreement in the same condition as found on collection. If your drop off location is a transfer location, you will need to drop the motorhome back to it's depot and then drop we will drop ypu to selected transfer location. Should you decide to make your own way to the depot by car, parking facilities is offered for FREE at the depot for the duration of the rental. Vehicles are park at own risk. On arrival at the depot, contract signing and vehicle isntruction can take up to 1 hour, on return vehicle inspection can also take up to an hour.

After Hours Service
Pick up or Drop off - GBP 88.00 ( Mondays to Saturday between 17:00 - 21:00) must be pre-booked
Sunday Pick up or Drop off - GBP 88.00 (between 08:00 - 18:00) must be pre-booked
UK Bank Holidays Pick up or Drop Off - GBP 98.00 (between 08:00 - 18:00) must be pre-booked

Office Opening Hours

Insurance Additions
We do not offer or provide a Collision Damage Waiver.
The hirer is covered on our insurance unless your own vehicle insurance cover is provided for the vehicle and agreed in writing by us ‘the lessor’ (West SM Motors t/a Auto Rentals Wests) and from your insurance company. There is a standard insurance excess/damage excess of GBP200.00 on cars, vans, mpv and mini buses, and GBP750.00 on the motorhomes.

This figure can alter depending on the type of vehicle hired if you have endorsements/points, previous accidents, and anything classed as high risk. A deposit to the value of the excess will be required at the time of collection.
Overhead damage, vehicle keys, damage to tyres (including punctures, blow outs etc), windscreens, alloy wheels, wheel rims/trims and upholstery are not covered by our insurance, the hirer being liable for the full cost of repair and must be paid on return of the vehicle.

The hirer is liable to pay the excess on each and every individual damage, claims and loss etc. Example: 1st claim/damage - dent on rear bumper = GBP200.00, 2nd claim/damage - front bumper scrapped = GBP200.00, total payment due GBP400.00.

In the event of an insurance claim the driver must complete an insurance report form.

European Rental Cover (ERC)
If you wish to take the Motorhome outside of the mainland UK, you must inform us on time of booking. European rental is an extra for all vehicle during the period they will be travelling outside Mailand Britain. This additional cover privides a Gren Card, European Travel Kit (first aid kit, bulbs, fuses anf high visibility jacket and vehicle breakdown cover to our depot of the vehicle passengers in the event of mechanical mulfunction). The supply of a replacement vehicle (this is subject to limited availability). In case of accident and an additional vehicle supplied, a further ERC premium is required. Whoever is responsible for the accident. ERC is charged at the rate of area and period (contact the rental company for the price). ERC is required in Mainland Europe, Eire, Northern Ireland andd all offshore Islands. The ERC only cover countries inn the European Community, Scandanavia, Switzerland, and Austria. Please advice in good time if you intende to visit any of these European countries.

Negligence / Overhead Damage
Overhead Damage - means any damage above the height of the drivers head when seated in the driver's seat. This is not covered by our vehicle insurance. You the hirer(s) will be liable for full cost of repairs etc.

Incorrect fuel in the vehicle, not maintaining the engine fluids and day to day running of the vehicle such as engine oil, water, tyre pressures etc are the responsibility of the hirer(s) and will liable for the full cost of damage(s) caused due to neglect.

Driver's Requirement
You the driver(s) must be between the ages of 25 - 70 years, a regular driver with 2 years driving experience and in good health.

Drivers ages between 23 - 25 and 70 - 75 must be cleared with us prior to making a booking. Driver's must present their own countries driving licence and International Driving Permit if hiring 6 Berth Swift Sundance 630L motorhome with their valid passport, credit card and return flight ticket.

All Motorhomes are a standard car licence, except for the 6 berth Swift Sundance 630L. Driver that wish to drive to rent/drive 6 Berth Swift Sundance 630L motorhome must produce their full driving licence and a valid International Driving Permit with :C: stamped. (A, C stamp shows taht you are valit to drive vehicles over 3500kg up to 7500kg internationally, without this you can not drive 6 Berth Swift Sundance 630L). If you have the UK driving licence then you must have a C or CI valid on your driving licence to drive 6 berth Swift Sundance 630L.

The Main Driver is included in the vehicle Insurance, additional drivers can be added for a small fee. Satisfactory completion of our Insurance questionnaire at the start of the hire covering medical history, driving convictions, Insurance refusals or loading and driving convictions. If you are in doubt as an ability to comply with the Insurers requirements contact us in advance with full details.

Please Note: No refund will be allowable if at the start of the hire no driver in the party can comply with the above conditions and produce the below identification.

Identification Required on Collection of Motorhome
Driver(s) must present their own:

Valid Points/Endoresement/Convictions on the Driving Licence (for every driver)
If there are any points/endorsement/convictions on the drivers/hirers driving licence, please notify us at the tome of booking, so we can carry out the necessary clearance checks and to get you covered on our vehicles Insurance. Failure to do so is at your own risks aand you will loose the monies you have paid if we are unable to proceed with the hire. Informations require concerning points/endorsements/conviction:

We will note we are aware of your points/endorsements when we confirm your booking. Please check your booking confirmation very carefully for this information can carry out the necessary clearance checks and to get you covered on our Insurance.Failure to disclose this important information will result in your losing your full monies paid and your booking being void as you hirer/driver/card holder are unable to privide a driver to fit our criteria at the time of collection of the rental vehicles

We can not be held liable or responsible for your driver/hirer/card holder not informing us of this information.Youthe driver/hirer/card holder take the risk and full liability to ensure the driver driving our vehicle fits our criteria and requirements at the time of making any biikings with us :the lessor"

Security Deposit
There is a GBP 500.00 Booking Deposit payable by credit or debit card and a minimum overall deposit of £750.00 (an additional £250.00 on top of the £500.00 booking deposit is required when you collect/take the motorhome). This is fully refundable on return of the vehicle to west’s, on the agreed date and time, in the same condition (no damage, insurance claims etc) as it was rented out. The toilet must be emptied and the interior cleaned including all cooking appliances and equipment, fridges, bathrooms etc.

A cleaning charge of £100.00 plus vat will apply if this is not met to our standards.
West’s reserves the right to increase the security overall deposit for specific events (e.g. sports fixtures, music festivals, etc.) from £750.00 to a minimum of £1000.00.

Transferring Dates of your Hire
We do not allow bookings to be transferred to an alternative date once booked. But in certain circumstances we might allow you to move your booking to an alternative date but is at "lessor" own discretion where an additional fee would be charged. If you cancel your booking because you are unable to transfer your dates please refer our cancellation fees below. We do not guarantee we will transfer your booking to an alternative dates.

Please Note: No refund will be allowable if at the start of the hire no driver in the party can comply with our terms and conditions.

Availability
Every effort will be made to supply the model/group requested.
If the vehicle is not available for any reason beyond our control or if we are unable to supply an alternative vehicle, we reserve the right to refund all payments made without further liability.

It is essential that an extra Travel / Holiday Insurance etc are taken out against any unforeseen delays, availability, breakdowns, before and during the rental period. Contents insurance or goods in transit insurance are to be taken out by the hirer as this is not included in our insurance cover for the vehicle. Failure to do so is at your own risk.

Maintenance, Responsibility and Breakdowns
In the case of breakdown or mulfunction the rental company will authorise refunds of up to GBP 50.00 without prior authority for necessary repairs provided a valid VAT receipt from a VAT registred company, and wherever possible the faulty parts are produced. Minor running repairs, such as tyres, punctures, bulbs, oils and other fluids are the responsibility of the hirer. It is the hirer responsibility to check daily: oil, water, tyre pressures and lights and if necessary topped up to the correct levels. Any damage arising from failure to do so will be charged to the hirer. Auto Rentals West does not accept any liability for any loss of earnings, money, inconveniences etc in any form.

The hirer is liable for breakdown and callouts that are classed as the hirers/drivers negligence or preventable fault. For example… contaminated fuel, battery run down, lack or shortage of fuel, loss of keys and lockouts, parking on soft ground, anything else classed as a driver preventable fault etc

Damage
The hirer should be aware that the security deposit will be used to fund any loss or damage what so ever to equipment, fixtures and fittings, windows, tyres or damage to the vehicle inside and out.

The overall damage excess is payable on each and every individual damage OR claim.
Broken & lost equipment (including ladders, bike rack, sun awning & rods) are not covered by our vehicle insurance. Full cost of replacing or repairing the equipment will be down to the hirer(s).

Any additional security deposit/damage excesses is payable to us immediately when the vehicle is returned and checked in. Failure to make payment on-time will result in interest being added. If the driver(s) have any points or convictions on their driving licence within the last 11 years or are travelling to an area that is classed as high risk then a higher deposit/excess may apply.

Rental Periods for Motorhomes
We are currently flexible on collection days except for a Sunday or on a bank holiday so please contact us.
The minimum hire is one week (7 days) or unless a shorter period is agreed with the lessor.
If the hirer wishes to extend the hire once they have taken the vehicle, they must inform the West’s Rental office located at: West’s Industrial Park, Todd Close, Lambs Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9XX, Telephone 01708 556 237, outside of the UK telephone 0044 1708 556237 [subject to opening hours], six days before the hirer is due to return the vehicle.

If the vehicle is unavailable for the extra period that the hirer wishes to extend the rental period to, the vehicle must be returned at the correct date and time originally stated and agreed. If this is not met, penalty charges will occur, minimum charge of £250.00 per day plus VAT.
If we are able to extend the hire period that is required, then full payment must be made at the time of extension or before the current hire period expires. If you are unable to make payment before the original agreement ends then the vehicle must be returned before the current hire is due to expire. If no payment can be made then no extension will be given. If you return your rental vehicle early, no refund will be given.

Fuel Charges and Levels
The vehicle will be checked out by us and the hirer/driver at the time of check out and the fuel level noted on the hire agreement.

It is the hirer(s)/driver(s) responsibility to bring the vehicle back with the correct amount of fuel as indicated on the hire agreement. Any discrepancies on the fuel level of the vehicle must be taken up with the lessor at 'check out' and if necessary it will be amended on all copies of the hire agreement before you take the vehicle from our premises. We will not accept any disputes on fuel level if the vehicle is taken off the premises or when the vehicle is returned.

Failure to return the vehicle with the correct amount of fuel as indicated on the hire agreement at 'check out' will incur re-fuelling charges at our own fuel rate.

This must be paid immediately at the return of the vehicle or at a swop over of vehicles.

For Motorhomes only - 1 x gas bottle (not full) and toilet chemical. If the gas or toilet chemical runs out during your holiday, it is the hirer responsibility to restock at their own expense.

Please note: the gas bottle and chemical is supplied with whatever is left over from the last hirer.

Insecure Loads, Loading and Overloading
Shall be the the responsibility ofthe hirer. It is also hirer responsibility to ensure that all items inside and outside the vehicle are loaded safely and correctly, and that the palce stored is fit for purpose, and that no items or objects are going to fall out or hurt or cause damage to someone or something. Any damage or injury etc. cause will be down to the hirer. The rental company will not accept any liability for this. Negligence damage will be at full cost to the hirer.

Parking Tickets/London Congestion Charges/Fixed Penalties
It is the responsibility of the hirer/drivers to ensure all charges including parking tickets, London congestion charge, fixed penalty notices, bus lanes, tolls etc are paid for. If these are not paid for and Wests receive a notification of fine/PCN etc of any kind an administration charge of GBP 15.00 plus vat will apply and for each additional letter there after ontop of the fine.

Rights Reserved
The rights are reserved to vary rates, vehicles, conditions and periods of rental at any time. We as the hire company/lessor reserve the rights to refuse a booking/hire and to terminate a hire at anytime without any notification or reason and without any further liability.

During the rental period the hirer/drivers must keep the vehicle and all its accessories in his or any approved driver's possession, free from any legal process or lien and when not in use adequately protect and secure the vehicle. Failure to do so will invalidate the insurance cover and we therefore hold the hirer/driver fully liable for the replacement of the vehicle and all its accessories etc.

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

HIRERS/DRIVERS/PASSANGERS USE OUR VEHICLES/ITEMS/SERVICES ETC AT THERE OWN RISK AND ARE LIABLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFTY/SECURITY/LOADING ETC. THE LESSOR (WEST SM MOTORS, AUTO RENTALS WESTS) AND STAFF WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES/LOSS/DAMAGE ETC CAUSED OR INCURRED. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU TO TAKE OUR YOUR OWN PERSONAL ACCIDENT/INJURY/LOSS/DAMAGE INSURANCE ETC. FAILURE TO DO SO IS AT YOUR OWN RISK/LOSS.

Customer Parking
Hirer may leave their car in our yard FREE of charge for the duration of their hire at their own risk.
Once the hire vehicle is returned your vehicle must be removed from our yard.

Shortening of Rental Period
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.

The date of receipt of the request is which determines the number of days before a booking pick up by fax or email. Date of cancellation is taken as the date that the cancellation request is received (working days only). Cancellation of a booking incurs the loss of all monies paid.

Please note: No refund will be allowable if at the start of the hire no driver in the party can comply with our Terms and Conditions and requirements of the rental. No refund given if hire vehicles are returned early.