Definitions:
- Booking / Reservation : Whenever a Hirer follows a procedure as laid down on the website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android) and by agreeing to the terms and conditions here in appearing, he is said to have made a valid booking / reservation of the service provided by the selfdrive.uk.
- Hirer: Shall mean and include any Person who takes a vehicle from Selfdrive.uk on rent for self driving and is bound by the terms and conditions mentioned here in below and the relevant law of the Land.
- Person: Means and includes any individual, company, partnership, trust, sole proprietorship or association or body of persons, whether incorporated or not.
- Rental: Shall mean the entire course of taking/using a vehicle from Selfdrive.uk on rent and shall include without limitation the entire period between the date shown on rental agreement/form or handing over the vehicle's key to Hirer whichever is earlier and returning, by Hirer the vehicle in good condition as received along with all its parts, accessories and other property given to the Hirer by selfdrive.uk, and continues till the full and final payment by the Hirer.
- Vehicle: Means the Vehicle described in the Rental Agreement that has been rented or agreed to be rented by You (or any substitute vehicle), and includes its parts, components, accessories and contents supplied by Selfdrive.uk & its partners.
1. Insurance:
- Full Comprehensive insurance is provided subject to current UK Law. The Hirer is liable for the actual cost of the damage including the service charge (varies per car category)- against claims resulting from each and every accident including (hit-and-run) reporting at fault (as evidenced by a Police report). This can be waived by buying the super collision damage waiver (SCDW) if its applicable and offered by Selfdrive.uk & its partners.
2. Kilometers Driven:
- Kilometres are limited to 100 miles per day on all types of rental (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) and for Subscription and Flexi lease i.e. more than 1 month booking it will between the range of 1500 - 2500 miles per month or can offer Unlimited Mileage on selected Rentals(Subject to approval), where additional kilometres will be chargeable up to @ GBP 5 per miles varies by vehicle's group and category.
3. Maintenance:
- It includes routine servicing at 1,500 Miles (1st Service), oil change at every 5,000 Miles, and major servicing at every 10,000 Miles or at every six months whichever comes first.
4. Replacement Vehicles:
- In the event of routine service and maintenance, a replacement vehicle nearest in size and amenities to the hired one, as is possible, will be provided at no extra cost if the service duration is more than 24 hours.
5. Accidents:
- In the event of any damage or accident to the car, police must be called before the vehicle is moved and a police report and a repair slip must be obtained. Should these documents failed to be obtained, then the Hirer is responsible for all damages incurred. The obtaining of these documents will be the responsibility of the Hirer.
6. Traffic Violations & Salik:
- All costs incurred as a result of Traffic Fines or other Penalties (imposed by traffic police or any other legal authorities) taking place during the Rental usage will be Hirer's responsibility and would be recovered accordingly.
- There will be a 10% or £ 100 additional service charge on top of traffic fine or any charges.
7. Fuel, Water, Oil & Tire Pressure:
- Hirers to return the vehicle in the same fuel level provided at the start of the hire.
- 20% service charge is added to the refuelling cost.
- In case of electric vehicles, the hirer is to return the vehicle with at least 80% charge remaining or will be subject to a fee depending on the vehicle category.
- It is the responsibility of the hirer to check water and oil levels as well as tire pressure from time to time and keep it maintained at such levels as is expected as per the make of the car.
8. Vehicle Condition & Tinting Glass:
- The Hirer must keep the hired vehicle in a clean, safe, and sound condition. Otherwise charges may be applied.
- All Selfdrive vehicles are Non- Smoking Policy vehicles. If the vehicle is returned with an odour or evidence of smoking, a fumigation charge of upto £ 500 will be charged to the hirer.
- Tinting of vehicle's window glass is not permitted for rented vehicles; a fine of GBP10,000/- would be imposed on violators/offenders who would be held responsible for the same.
9. Vehicle check-in:
- Hirer must inform Selfdrive.uk or its associate partners, before hiring, of his intention to return the vehicle at another premise*(Subject to charge) and must define the date and time otherwise excess days' charge shall be imposed on him.
- At the time of vehicle's off-hire, the cost of any un-reported damage/s as well as damages with no police report/s, would be fully charged to hirer's account
10. Driving License:
- UK Driving license is a must for all residents, while International driving license along with the home country license is required from visitors.
11. Payment & Deposit:
- Payment terms are non – negotiable and the payment will be processed in the application before the vehicle checkout in the credit card or the debit card used by the customer. Rental charges and the security deposit/hold (If applicable) will be processed on the card used before the vehicle check out to confirm the rental reservation. Failure in either of the payment being processed, the rental reservation will not be confirmed and no vehicle will be allotted for pickup.
- NOTE : The Renter needs to be the Credit Card Holder or the Card Holder and the Renter needs to be present at the time for collection of the car at the rental counter or Delivery to sign the agreement. In the event the card holder policy is not fulfilled the Reservation will be cancelled and 10% Admin Charge will be applicable and the remaining amount will be refunded.
Deposit amount of GBP 500- 5000/-(As per the car category) will be blocked on client's credit card/Debit Card to cover possible traffic fines, minor damage to vehicle (in so far as the amount covers the repair charges, otherwise the balance will be billed to hirer's account); the same will be automatically released in 30 days after the date on which hirer hands-over the vehicle in good and sound condition as specified above, as long as no Traffic Fine/s gets recorded on hirer's Rental. (Selfdrive.uk or its associate partners is not responsible for any difference between the amount blocked & the amount released resulting from the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates and other possible banking charges).
- After Successful Booking, an E-ticket will be sent by Email to registered email id and SMS will be sent to registered Mobile No. as Payment Confirmation. Selfdrive.uk or its associate partners will not be held responsible for the non recipient of the email communication due to any typographical mistake by the renter or any other external factors.
- Late Payment Charges: In the event of payments not received for extension of a reservation Late payment charge of minimum GBP 250 per month on all the late payment Invoiced months will be applicable.
IMPORTANT - EXTENSION of Reservation
- Incase the Extension of the rental are not made with in 3 days of the expire of the car rental agreement or return date, Selfdrive.uk reserves the right to auto extend your current car rental agreement as per the original Billing Cycle - Daily | Weekly | Monthly. In the event of monthly billing cycle an auto extension will be made for a minimum 30 days ( As per as on date rentals rates as applicable on the website/PWA/Mobile Application(iOS & Android) + GBP 250 late payment ) and the payment for the extension will be processed from the card on file. No Claims there after will be accepted or Refunds will be processed for early return of the car.
IMPORTANT – OFFERS
- All offers are limited to only the 1st reservation and same offer rates will not be applicable on extension of the reservation. Offers are limited to car models and time and duration. Selfdrive.uk reserves the right to close the offer period or close the complete offer without any prior notice. All Extension will be shifted to the new rates post the offer ends. Subjected to prior information and confirmation from Selfdrive.uk under Micro Lease *( Advance EMI Plan).
12. Delivery / Collection of vehicle:
- Delivery / Collection of vehicle is chargeable and subject to a minimum charge of GBP 50/- each way.
13. Airport Surcharge:
- All Airport Parking charges needs to be paid by the renter. Incase the payment is done by Selfdrive.uk, additional minimum GBP 25 will be charged as surcharge in addition to the airport parking charges.
14. Breakdown Service:
- We offer 24 hours breakdown service. Hirers have to contact our fleet controller and follow instructions to receive help.
15. Additional Charges:
- Additional charges shall be applicable to the Hirer for Tollgate pass(If Any) at actuals with a service charge of GBP 2 per crossing(if applicable) as well as for Nav/GPS system, tracker system, child/baby seats, or any other additional requirements of Hirer and as per the Law.
16. Driving outside the permitted Zone & Off-Road Driving:
- Our vehicles are not permitted to be used for Safari / Fun-drive / Race / Off roading / Advertising ; The Hirer will be held liable to pay all damages, necessary repairs & towing charges if he failed to adhere with the same.
- In general the rental vehicle may only be used in the state of pick-up and the surrounding geographical area (Region).
17. Usage of Vehicles:
- Hirer commits and agrees that he won't allow anybody to drive the rented vehicle unless been authorized by selfdrive.uk
- Hirer undertakes that neither he nor any of the listed additional drivers will use the vehicle in, Pushing, Pulling or Towing objects, Races & Fun Drive, Rough Roads & desert Safaris, teach Driving, rent the vehicle without Selfdrive.uk permission. Hirers that fail to adhere to the same will be held responsible & liable for all charges resulting from damages, penalties, fines & other dues Hirer commits that he/any additional driver will not drive the vehicle outside UK.
18. Minor Not allowed to be a user:
- Use of website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android) and services of booking / rental / driving of Selfdrive.uk is available only to persons who are above the age of 24 years and max 65years and can form a legally binding contract under the local Law. If you are a minor i.e. under the age of majority specified by Law of the Land, you may use https://www.selfdrive.uk only through a parent or guardian, but you are not permitted to subscribe to the services yourself by using the website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android).
- Drivers below the age of 25 will be subjected to a young driver surcharge of upto £ 75 per day, wherever its applicable. This does not apply to commercial vehicles like vans, trucks etc
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We will accept following currency towards payment: GBP only.
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We expressly state that we do not trade with or provide services in/to OFAC and sanctioned countries.
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The Hirer must maintain a copy of transaction records and other relevant policies and rules.
22. Contract - Commercial Terms & Conditions:
- All the commercial terms will be as per the agreed terms with selfdrive and it will prevail over all the other agreements/contracts/terms etc.
23. Compensation:
- It will be the full discretion of selfdrive.uk and its associate partners to offer any compensation in any situation that deems fit and the situation will be assess with the proper documentation (circumstantial or objective) and the details of the compensation if any will be referred back to the renter in 7 working days.
Disclaimers
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Conflicts
In the event a conflict arises between any information posted on this website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android), this Agreement, and/or any contract you have with us, the terms of your contract with us will prevail over this Agreement and the information posted on this website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android), and this Agreement will prevail over information posted on this website/PWA/Mobile Application(IOS & Android).
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