| Typical Terms & Conditions | |||||||
| I) | GENERAL | ||||||
| i) | VAT or TAX is subject to change in accordance with Government Legislation in which case rates will be adjusted accordingly. | ||||||
| ii) | Vehicles are rented subject to standard terms and conditions as reflected on the reverse of the | ||||||
| rental agreement and is subject to change without notice. (A copy of this agreement will be provided upon request) | |||||||
| iii) | Please refer to your rate schedule for inclusions and exclusions and the waiver responsibility. | ||||||
| iv) | The relevant Rate Code used to calculate the rate & Account Number should be advised at time of reservation and must be clearly shown on the vouchers. | ||||||
| v) | The renter is required to present a voucher at time of rental. Failure to do so, will result in the renter being billed directly at the daily extension rate. | ||||||
| vi) | Daily rates are calculated strictly in cycles of 24 hours, from time of pick up to time of drop off. The renter will be | ||||||
| billed directly for additional rentals days at extension rates, should the vehicle be returned late. | |||||||
| vii) | Should a vehicle be returned with excessive dirt, the valet charges will be billed directly to the renters credit card. | ||||||
| viii) | The renter is liable for water and under-carriage damage to vehicle | ||||||
| II) | FACTORS THAT NEGATE WAIVERS - GROSS NEGLIGENCE | ||||||
| i) | Gross negligence | ||||||
| ii) | Driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances | ||||||
| iii) | Unauthorised persons driving the vehicle | ||||||
| iv) | Unauthorised cross border rentals | ||||||
| v) | Not adhering to traffic, road and driving regulations | ||||||
| vi) | Unsuitable driving or road conditions | ||||||
| vii) | No other vehicles involved in the collision unless exceptional circumstances apply | ||||||
| viii) | Not reporting the collision and the nearest Police Station | ||||||
| ix) | Failure to obtain authorisation to extend the pre- booked rental period | ||||||
| x) | Failure in reporting the loss within 6 hours in the event of theft. | ||||||
| xi) | Failure to produce the vehicle keys in case of theft unless exceptional circumstances apply. | ||||||
| xii) | Not reporting the exact details of the last known location of the vehicle prior to theft. | ||||||
| III) | DRIVING REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| i) | Government Legislation requires that whilst driving, the driver/s are required to have a valid unendorsed drivers license in their possession. | ||||||
| ii) | Driver/s must have obtained their license at least two years prior to renting a vehicle. | ||||||
| iii) | An International Drivers license is not required, provided the original license is in English. | ||||||
| IV) | BREAKDOWNS | ||||||
| What to do in the event of a breakdown | |||||||
| i) | Contact the emergency Roadside Assistance toll free number 086 0888 911 ( South Africa only, | ||||||
| please use the international dialing prefix if phoning from a roaming mobile phone) | |||||||
| ii) | The Renter will be assisted with the following: | ||||||
| Minor Mechanical Assistance | |||||||
| When it’s safe, minor repairs may be attempted at the scene to place the vehicle in a driveable condition. These repairs cannot be guaranteed, and the driver will | |||||||
| be requested to immediately proceed to a repair facility. | |||||||
| Flat Tyre Assistance | |||||||
| If the vehicle’s spare tyre is inflated and serviceable, it will be installed to replace a flat tyre. When a serviceable spare tyre is not available, towing will be provided. | |||||||
| Battery Jump-Start | |||||||
| If the vehicle’s battery is dead, the service provider will jump-start the vehicle. | |||||||
| Vehicle Lockout Service | |||||||
| In the event of keys been locked in the vehicle a locksmith will be appointed to unlock the vehicle. | |||||||
| Emergency Fuel Delivery | |||||||
| If the vehicle runs out of fuel, a limited supply will be delivered, to enable you to reach the nearest service station. (Cost of fuel for your account). | |||||||
| Extrication/Winching Service | |||||||
| If a vehicle becomes stuck, it will be extricated or winched as long as it is adjacent to a passable, established road or thoroughfare and can be safely reached | |||||||
| from the hard road surface. | |||||||
| Towing Service | |||||||
| Sometimes a breakdown will occur at inconvenient locations. If the vehicle breaks down and requires towing a towing operator will be appointed to | |||||||
| tow the vehicle to the nearest repairer. In the event of the tow taking place after hours the vehicle will be stored in safe storage. | |||||||
| Message Relay Service | |||||||
| A message will be relayed to a family member, friend or colleague in the RSA in the event of a breakdown or accident. | |||||||
| iii) | Renters are requested not to replace or repair any vehicle parts unless authorised. Renters who | ||||||
| fail to get prior authorisation will not be reimbursed for expenses incurred. | |||||||
| V) | ACCIDENTS/THEFT | ||||||
| What to do in the event of an accident or theft | |||||||
| i) | Renter is required to make Contact immediately | ||||||
| ii) | A full report must be made to the nearest Police Station within 24 hours where an accident has occurred and 6 hours in the case of theft. | ||||||
| iii) | A Case Reference number must be obtained from the Police Station | ||||||
| iv) | An Accident & Theft report must be completed , these are obtainable from any branch. | ||||||
| v) | Personal belongings stolen or lost during an accident are not covered. It would be advisable for Renters to obtain personal belonging insurance prior to their trip. | ||||||
| VI) | TRAFFIC FINES | ||||||
| i) | Should the renter disobey the traffic regulation which results in a fine, such amounts will be debited to the clients credit card including a handling fee | ||||||
| VII) | COLLISION DAMAGE/THEFT WAIVERS | ||||||
| i) | The renter is responsible for the excess amount (subject to product sold) i.e. EXCL = Full vehicle value; | ||||||
| STD 150 = various excesses subject to vehicle group; EXEC = Nil; GOLD = Nil | |||||||
| Please note that a renter is responsible for the full value of the relevant vehicle, should theft/accident | |||||||
| be caused due to negligence (see "II" for detailed list of factors that negate the waivers) | |||||||
| ii) | Top up Cover is available but cannot be pre-paid. Prices are available at the counter at time of rental. This will be billed to the renter directly. | ||||||
| iii) | A claim handling fee will be applied and charged to the renters credit card, in the event of damage/theft of the vehicle | ||||||
| VIII) | CROSS BORDER EXCESS | CROSS BORDER EXCESS DEFINITION WILL APPEAR ON THE RENTER'S COPY OF "LETTER OF AUTHORITY FOR CROSSING SA BORDERS" | |||||
| i) | The applicable excess amount will double, should the accident/theft occur outside the borders of South Africa (i.e. Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, | ||||||
| Swaziland & Lesotho) | |||||||
| NB! | Exception to the rule: Executive Waiver - eg. SA Executive Waiver taken, the relevant vehicle's Standard Waiver Excess applies | ||||||
| IX) | PERSONAL ACCIDENT BENEFIT | ||||||
| i) | Should Personal Accident Benefit be purchased or included in the rate - All the occupants in the vehicle are collectively covered for death and disability | ||||||
| up to a maximum of ZAR20 000.00 and medical expenses up to ZAR2 500.00 per incident. | |||||||
| X) | THIRD PARTY CLAIMS | ||||||
| i) | Should the renter be involved in an accident where the cause was not that of the renters, the renter is still responsible for the non-waiverable excess until such | ||||||
| time as Third party Recovery has been paid, will then re-imburse the renter. | |||||||
| The amount re-imbursed will be subject to the Third Party Recovery amount | |||||||
| XI) | CROSS BORDER TRAVELING | ||||||
| i) | A letter of authorisation must be requested at the time of reservation for all cross border traveling. | ||||||
| 4 Days advance notification is required for Zimbabwe as Authorities now require the original registration documents for all vehicles crossing the border | |||||||
| ii) | You will be held responsible if you are refused entry into another country. | ||||||
| iii) | All foreign registered vehicles entering Namibia will have to pay a Cross Border Charge. A certificate will be issued by the Namibian Authority | ||||||
| and must be kept in the glove compartment of the vehicle. The renter is responsible for the payment of the Cross Border Charge. | |||||||
| iv) | Vehicles are permitted into Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mozambique. | ||||||
| v) | Vehicles are NOT permitted into Angola and Zambia (Zambia is in review but T&C will only be updated once decision is reached) | ||||||
| vi) | A non-refundable fee of ZAR1000 will be levied for vehicles crossing into Mozambique and is payable directly by the renter | ||||||
| vii) | A penalty fee of up to ZAR5000 may be levied if the documentation is not produced. | ||||||
| viii) | The following vehicles are not permitted to cross any borders: Groups D (IDAR), E (SDAR), K (PDAR), F (SFAR), J (FFMR), I (IVMR), Y (LVMR) & R (SDMR) | ||||||
| XII) | ONE WAY RENTALS | ||||||
| i) | Please refer to the table provided on rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| ii) | One way rentals to Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique and Zimbabwe are not permitted | ||||||
| XIII) | DELIVERY & COLLECTION | ||||||
| i) | Please refer to the rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| # PLEASE NOTE: ANY TOLL FEES OR GAME PARK ENTRANCE FEES WILL BE BILLED IN | |||||||
| ADDITION TO A DELIVERY OR COLLECTION CHARGE | |||||||
| XIV) | EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| i) | Available on request at time of reservation and will be charged directly to the renter at time of rental | ||||||
| ii) | Please refer to the rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| XV) | YOUNG DRIVER/ADDITIONAL DRIVER | ||||||
| i) | Applies to renters under the age of 23, provided that they have been in possession of a valid, unendorsed driver's license for a minimum of two years. | ||||||
| ii) | Please refer to the rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| XVI) | CONTRACT FEE | ||||||
| i) | A contract fee per rental will be charged directly to the renter at time of rental | ||||||
| ii) | Please refer to the rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| XVII) | NO SHOW CHARGE | ||||||
| i) | A no show fee will apply if a reservation is not cancelled before rental is supposed to take place | ||||||
| ii) | Please refer to the rate sheets for detail | ||||||
| XVIII) | DEPOSITS- EXCESS AND FUEL | ||||||
| i) | A deposit for the applicable excess/liability and fuel is required on initiation of the rental. The renter must be in possession | ||||||
| of a credit card irrespective of product selection. | |||||||
| ii) | A second credit card will be requested for the following Groups: D (IDAR), E (SDAR), K (PDAR), F (SFAR), J (FFMR), I (IVMR), Y (LVMR) & R (SDMR) | ||||||
| XIX) | FUEL | ||||||
| i) | Credit Cards are not accepted at petrol stations in Southern Africa. Fuel can only be purchased with cash | ||||||
| ii) | If a tank of fuel was pre-paid (included in the product selection), the renter will not be refunded for any remaining fuel upon return of the vehicle | ||||||
| iii) | If a tank of fuel was not pre-paid (exclusive product selection), the renter either has to full the tank before returning the | ||||||
| vehicle or alternatively the renter can return the vehicle and pay for refueling upon return. | |||||||
| iv) | Each vehicle is refueled on termination regardless of the fuel gauge indicator. | ||||||
| XX) | EXTENSION OF RENTAL | ||||||
| i) | If the renter wishes to extend the rental beyond the original return date, authorisation must be obtained. | ||||||
| Failure to do so will result in the car been reported stolen and it immediately negates all waivers | |||||||
| ii) | Additional days will be charged directly to the renters credit card at the extension rates (refer to rate sheets) | ||||||
| XXI) | RENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND PAYMENT | ||||||
| i) | A valid voucher and credit card ( for additional charges) must be produced at time of rental. | ||||||
| ii) | Accepted credit cards are Visa, Master, Diners and American Express. | ||||||
| iii) | Name, address and telephone number | ||||||
| iv) | Local contact details | ||||||
| v) | Drivers License and passport | ||||||
| XXII) | GRAVEL / RURAL / DIRT ROADS | ||||||
| i) | The renter will be covered by the relevant waiver option, provided they have adhered to all traffic laws i.e. the speed limit and were NOT the only vehicle involved | ||||||
| in the accident (another vehicle or animal to be involved). Each incident is evaluated individually, on its own merit. | |||||||
| ii) | We trust that the agent/consultant/wholesaler will inform the renter before departure that speeding is the major cause of accidents on rural/gravel/dirt roads in | ||||||
| both South Africa & Namibia. We also accept that you will warn the renter that his relevant waiver will not cover any damage if any of the Gross Negilegence | |||||||
| Factors (see "II") were not adhered to - in other words, the renter will become liable for the full value of the vehicle should any of the Gross Negiligence factors | |||||||
| apply to their accident. | |||||||