Unicorn Self Drive. Car and Van rental in Manchester.

Terms & Conditions

General

Where the person signing this Agreement on behalf of the Hirer is not the Hirer, he warrants that he is authorised to sign for the Hirer, and is jointly and severally liable with the Hirer under this Agreement.

Neither the Hirer, nor any servant or agent of the Hirer, nor any authorised driver is, or may hold himself out to be, the servant or agent of the lessor for any purpose whatsoever.

The Lessor is not liable for loss of or damage to any property stored or transported in or on the vehicle. Nor does the Lessor accept responsibility for any property left in or on the vehicle when it returns to the Lessor's possession. The Hirer will indemnify the Lessor against any claims relating to any such property.

The Vehicle may not without the prior written consent of the Lessor be removed from the territory in which it was hired, the said territories being:

the mainland of England, Wales and Scotland.

The vehicle may not without prior written consent of the Lessor be used to propel or tow any other vehicle or any trailer.

The vehicle must not be driven in a manner which would render void the policy or other contract of insurance, or in contravention of any Road Traffic Act or. Construction and Use Regulations, or by any person who is not licensed to drive the vehicle or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, nor must it be driven in the event of mechanical, electrical or structural failure or damage, if further damage might thereby be caused.

It is a breach of this Agreement for the Hirer to fail to return the vehicle to the Lessor at the end of the rental period, and the damages payable for such breach will be the rental charges that would be payable on the Lessor's current tariff for the period until the Lessor recovers the vehicle or receives the full value thereof.

The Hirer is not authorised to effect repairs to the vehicle costing more than £25 without the Lessor's prior consent. Save to the extent that there may be an Excess on the Lessor's insurance that the Hirer is obliged to pay, the Lessor will refund to the Hirer the cost of necessary repairs not exceeding £25 (or more if the Lessor's consent has been obtained) on production of V.A.T. receipt and any parts replaced.

If the Hirer commits any breach of this Agreement, the lessor may treat the Agreement as terminated and take possession of the vehicle.

Hired vehicles may only be used for social, domestic and pleasure and in connection with the Hirer's business. They must not be used for racing, rallying, towing or driving tuition. Passengers must not be carried for hire or reward. Under no circumstances must the manufacturers recommended seating capacity of the vehicle be exceeded. Hirers breaking this rule may be liable to prosecution.
The Hirer is Responsible for all damage above cab height caused by striking overhead objects and also any damage to tyres and windscreens however caused. Any damage thus incurred is not covered by damage waiver.

Vehicles not to exceed 3.5 tons G.V.W.

Hirer shall not sell or offer for sale, assign, mortgage or pledge Vehicle or the tools or equipment or any parts thereof or otherwise deal with the same in any manner inconsistent with the Lessor's rights.

A deposit of £200 is required on all bookings. The deposit will not be refundable if the vehicle is damaged in any way at all, regardless of collision damage waiver being purchased. The deposit will also be non refundable in the event of a booking being cancelled, or in the event that the vehicle is driven by unauthorised persons.

Office opening times are displayed at the booking office, vehicles must be collected and returned within these opening times.

Fixed Penalties
The Hirer shall be liable as owner of the vehicle in the respect of:

Any fixed penalty offence or contravention committed in respect of that vehicle under Part 111 of the Transport Act 1982 and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Any excess parking charge which may be incurred in respect of the vehicle in pursuance of an order under Sections 45 & 46 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 and the Road Traffic (Parking) Act 1986.

Obligations of the Lessor
The Lessor is obliged:

to take all reasonable steps to provide the Hirer with a well maintained vehicle.

When informed of a breakdown by the Hirer, to see that the necessary repairs are carried out promptly, if possible.

if repairs to the hired vehicle cannot be carried out promptly, to provide a substitute vehicle or to allow the Hirer to terminate the hire.

Using Lessors Insurance

This agreement is subject to and deemed to include the terms, conditions and limitations of the Lessor's insurance policy.

Under this Agreement on behalf of the Hirer and by any driver accepted by the Lessor who has completed an Insurance Proposal Form.
The Hirer agrees to pay insurance charges on the Lessors current tariff and (except when the Hirer has agreed to pay the collision damage waiver charge) the cost of any collision damage repair up to the amount of the Excess.

Using Hirer's Own Insurance

The Hirer undertakes to insure the vehicle, equipment and accessories in its full value against loss or damage (including windscreen damage) by accident, fire or theft under a comprehensive policy by an insurer approved by the Lessor. At the Lessors request the Hirer must provide full details of the policy before hire commences and shall instruct his insurers that the Lessors name be endorsed on the policy.
The Hirer shall not use or permit the vehicle to be used in contravention of terms and conditions of the Hirer's policy.
The Hirer undertakes to indemnify the Lessor against loss of revenue in the event of:

the vehicle suffering damage rendering it inoperative for the period from the date of such damage until the vehicle is completely repaired and returned to the Lessor.
loss or theft of the vehicles components, rendering the vehicle inoperative for period until the vehicle is returned in a hirable condition.
the vehicle being badly damaged such that the insurers pronounce the vehicle beyond economic repair, from the date of such damage occurring up until the date the insurers make their declaration of a write off.

Obligations of the Hirer
The Hirer is obliged:

to pay on the Lessor's current tariff for rental and fuel, to pay for any accessories, tyres, tools or equipment lost, stolen or damaged. To pay the Lessor's costs of re-covering the vehicle in the event that the Hirer fails to return it to the Lessor, to pay any penalties, fines or court costs incurred in the use of the vehicle before it is returned to the Lessor and which the Lessor is obliged to pay (save which caused by the fault of the Lessor) and to pay V.A.T. where appropriate at the current rate.
to ensure the correct tyre pressures, engine oil level, battery fluid level. screen wash levels, coolant levels and Automatic Transmission oil level (where fitted) are maintained throughout the period of rental.
to ensure that the vehicle is always locked when unattended, and to take all reasonable steps to prevent loss of or damage to the vehicle, or its tyres, tools, accessories, equipment or contents.
to inform the Lessor immediately if the vehicle suffers any damage or loss, develops any fault or requires any servicing, and to permit the Lessor to carry out any essential repairs or servicing.
to return the vehicle together with its accessories, tyres, tools and equipment to the Lessor at the place specified overleaf at or before the end of the rental period or on the earlier termination of this Agreement in the condition prevailing at the commencement of the rental (fair wear and tear excepted), clean and tidy (traffic grime excepted).
Hirer expressly acknowledges personal liability to pay Lessor on demand.
- a mileage charge computed at the rates specified for the mileage covered by Vehicle from the commencement of the rental until Vehicle is returned (the number of miles over which Vehicle shall be operated under this Agreement shall be determined by reading the speedometer installed by the manufacturer: if speedometer fails the mileage charge shall be made in accordance with the road map distance of the journey traveled).
- time, collision damage waiver and miscellaneous charges at the rates specified or referred to in this Agreement.
- all fines and court costs for parking, traffic or other offences incurred in relation to Vehicle by Hirer or Lessor from the. Commencement of this Agreement until Vehicle is returned, except where caused through fault of Lessor;
- Lessor's costs to repair collision or other damage, however caused, to Vehicle plus loss of revenue to Lessor for the period during which Vehicle shall remain unavailable for rental by reason of such matters, calculated at three quarters of the daily rate or a proportionate part of such other periodic rate where no daily rate appears as shown overleaf for each day of the said period. Lessor's costs of replacing Vehicle in the event of theft. However, if Vehicle is operated in accordance with all of the terms hereof,

Hirer's liability for such costs.

shall not exceed the Responsibility as shown overleaf.
will be limited to a non waivable excess charge in accordance with Lessor's current tariff in respect of damage if Collision Damage Waiver has been purchased in advance as evidenced by his initials in Accepts space overleaf.
will be limited to a non waivable excess charge in accordance with Lessor's current tariff in respect of theft of whole or part of Vehicle if Hirer has purchased in advance as evidenced by his initials in Accepts space overleaf.