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VALID 01 November 2002 – 31 October 2003
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The following is a summary of the Rental Conditions. Please note that
all prices are quoted in South African Rand. Rates quoted in our brochures
and / or conditions are subject to change without notice.
RENTAL DURATION
Minimum rental is 5 days and 10 days for collection / return in Botswana.
When calculating the number of days, the day of collection is counted
as day one of the rental regardless of collection time. The day of return
is counted as the final day.
DEPOT HOURS FOR PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
Our Suppliers have branches in Windhoek, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port
Elizabeth, Durban, Harare and Victoria Falls. Monday to Friday from 8.00am
to 4.30pm. Weekends and public holidays by arrangement only.
TRANSFER
Airport and local hotel transfers for all branches = R150 one way
INSURANCE OPTIONS
We offer 4 very competitive insurance options for peace of mind during
your holiday:
No Cover
If the No Cover option is taken the hirer is liable for the first R 30
000 damage to either a Britz:Africa vehicle or third party vehicle / property.
The hirer will also be fully liable for replacement or repair of windscreen
and / or radio. The excess of R 30 000 can be paid by cash, traveler’s
cheques or credit card (a manual imprint of the credit card will be taken).
This is fully refundable on return of the vehicle to the agreed location,
on the agreed date, with no damage incurred to the Britz:Africa vehicle
or third party vehicle / property. Hirer is responsible for all tyre damage.
To reduce this excess, Britz:Africa offers the following options:
Standard Cover
Standard Cover at R110 per day for all vehicles will reduce this excess
for any damage to either the Britz:Africa vehicle or third party vehicle
/ property to R15 000. The excess of R15 000 can be paid by cash, traveler’s
cheques or credit card (a manual imprint of the credit card will be taken).
This is fully refundable on return of the vehicle to the agreed location,
on the agreed date, with no damage incurred to the Britz:Africa vehicle
or third party vehicle / property.
Note: hirer is responsible for all tyre damage
Super Cover
Super Cover at R140 per day for all vehicles will reduce this excess
for any damage to either the Britz:Africa vehicle or third party vehicle
/ property to R5 000. The option of Super Cover will also waive the excess
for replacement or repair of windscreen and / or radio.
Note: hirer is responsible for all tyre damage
Exclusive Cover
Exclusive Cover at R220 per day for all vehicles will reduce the excess
for any damage to either the Britz:Africa vehicle or third party vehicle
/ property to Zero. The option of Exclusive Cover will also waive the
excess for replacement or repair of windscreen and / or radio as well
as covering all tyre damages.
EXCLUSIONS
The hirer will be fully liable for any damage to the Britz:Africa vehicle
or third party vehicle / property if:
· The terms of the rental contract are breached.
· Damage to the vehicle is caused by careless, willful or reckless
driving.
· Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
· Driving on restricted roads.
· Water submersion or salt-water damage is caused.
In case of any damage to the Britz:Africa vehicle or third party vehicle
/ property a second excess will be collected to cover the excess for any
subsequent damage.
SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
·If the rental vehicle is involved in an accident and is not driveable,
a replacement vehicle, if available, may be collected from the closest
branch.
· If the hirer requires a replacement vehicle to be delivered,
then these charges will be for the hirer’s account.
·The hirer is responsible for the recovery of the damaged vehicle
to the original rental depot.
·If the hirer is unable or unwilling to take a replacement vehicle,
no refunds for early termination of the contract will apply.
·No refund of rental days lost will be considered during the period
in which a replacement vehicle is being organised.
·Should the hirer continue with a replacement vehicle then a new
rental contract and insurance conditions will apply.
·Britz:Africa reserves the right to apply the above conditions
as they deem fit.
INFRINGEMENTS
Britz:Africa reserves the right to charge the hirer for any speeding
or parking fines, associated administration costs and / or accidents including
third party vehicle / property damage not reported on the return of the
vehicle.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
This cover is available to all customers at R10 per day. All occupants
of the vehicle are collectively covered for death and disability up to
a maximum of R20 000 and medical expenses up to R2 500 per accident
EXCHANGE RATE / CURRENCY VARIATIONS
All credit card transactions are conducted in South African Rand. Due
to exchange rate fluctuations there could be some variance in the amount
refunded compared to the amount initially charged. Britz:Africa accepts
no liability for any variances up or down.
CREDIT CARDS
If a credit card is presented as payment, the credit card holder will
be jointly and severally liable as a customer.
LICENCE
A valid non-endorsed driver’s licence is required - international
licence is preferred.
MINIMUM AGE
Drivers must be 21 years or older.
MULTIPLE RENTALS
Multiple rentals can be combined to qualify the hirer for our long-term
rate. Motorhome and car rentals in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
can be combined to qualify if travel is within a 3-month period e.g. one
14-day rental plus one 7-day rental qualifies for the 21-day rate.
ROAD RESTRICTIONS
Vehicles may be taken into South Africa’s neighboring states but
are not allowed into Angola, Mozambique or Malawi. All insurance cover
is void if vehicles enter prohibited areas.
Britz:Africa reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict
vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions,
political situations or any other reason.
REPAIRS
Repairs of up to R1 000 may be effected without authorization and will
be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts. When over R1 000 we need
to be contacted for approval.
CHANGE OF VEHICLE
Britz:Africa reserves the right to substitute a comparable or superior
vehicle should the requested vehicle not be available due to unforeseen
circumstances. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does
not entitle the hirer to any refund.
CANCELLATION FEES
· If cancelled 25 days prior to pick-up = No charge
· If cancelled 24 days to 6 days prior to pick-up =15% of gross
rate
· If cancelled 5 days to 0 days (no show) = 50% of gross rate
· If vehicle is returned early for any reason = no refund
TAXES
14% VAT is included in gross rates. Above prices are subject to change
in accordance with changes in government taxes.
PETS
No pets are permitted in our vehicles.
DISCLAIMER
Illustrations and text are only a representation of the vehicle depicted.
Variances in the vehicle(s) offered for rental could occur due to modifications
and / or upgrades to the vehicle design.
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