Terms & Conditions...

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Price includes:- unlimited mileage; full comprehensive insurance (CDW) from 200€; local taxes; free airport service (Alicante/Murcia); minimum 4 day hire. Insurance:- does not included any damages to tyres, towing or reclaimation fees, garaging, traffic fines, loss of keys or documentation or radio/CD player (if supplied). Renter:- minimum 23yrs of age with 2yrs full licence. Documentation:- driving licence & passport. Additional Charges:- a) petrol - for collection of vehicle from airports according to current tariff of vehicle model (full tank on collection / empty return); b) baby seat/booster - 6€ pw; c) late return of vehicle can result in extra days hire charge. Payment by Credit Card:- Visa, Mastercard.

RENTAL CONDITIONS

1. USE OF VEHICLE:- renter receives on rental the vehicle described, in good order & condition, together with all car documents, tyres, tools and accessories and undertakes to take care of them and operate the vehicle in accordance with the regulations of the Road Traffic Code. It is expressly prohibited:-
* For vehicle to be driven by persons who are not authorised on the contract.
* To carry passengers or goods when this implies sub leasing the vehicle directly or indirectly
* To carry persons or goods without having obtained the corresponding official permits. In case of non-observance, the renter will be responsible for any penalty imposed by law
* To drive vehicle when drivers physical condition is impaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigue or illness
* To use vehicle to propel or tow other vehicles
* To participate with the vehicle in any kind of race or other competitions
* To break the seal of or to interfere with vehicle's odometer. Its failure must be immediately notified to lessor
* To drive the vehicle to another country without having obtained the explicit approval of F&C RENT A CAR

2. RETURN OF VEHICLE:- renter undertakes to return the rented vehicle, together with all its documentation, tyres, tools and accessories in the place and date specified on the contract. Any alteration to the agreed place and date of return must be previously authorised by the lessor in writing. non compliance of this condition entitles lessor to demand by law the return of vehicle and an additional charge may be levied.

3. RENTAL CHARGES:- renter acknowledges personal liability to pay lessor :-
* Charges for rental of vehicle, delivery and collection, insurance, gasoline and taxes specified in lessors standing tariff. The application of tariff originally agreed is subject to the return of vehicle on the place and date specified on the contract
* All charges for loss of car documents, valued at €60, as well as for missing tyres, tools, keys and accessories
* Lessor's costs to repair accidental damages caused to vehicle whenever:-
1. vehicle is not operated in accordance with all the terms hereof
2. an accident report is not forwarded to lessor within the specified time hereof or that report misconstrues the accident facts
3. renter has not purchased in advance the collision damage waiver. In this case renter will be liable for the collision deductible specified in lessor's standing tariff, even if accident is not caused through renter's fault, when lessor will claim accidental damage through the insurance company and will reimburse renter once it has been collected
* All fines and legal costs for traffic and other legal violations caused through renter's fault during rental period.

4. INSURANCE:- renter and authorised drivers on the contract, benefit from a motor insurance policy underwritten by lessor, of unlimited civil liability, in the following cases:-
* That renter in case of an accident sends an accident report to lessor within 48 hours from time of accident
* That claim is not rejected by lessor's insurance company because driver's physical condition was impaired whilst driving vehicle, as specified by the Road Traffic Code
Renter's and authorised driver's immediate family, partners and employees do not qualify as third party and they are not covered by the motor insurance policy. Loss, theft or damage to any property transported in the vehicle are expressly excluded from the insurance policy

5. ACCIDENTS:- renter agrees to take the following actions in case of an accident:-
* Obtain full details of parties involved, and of witnesses, filling in an accident report which will be given to lessor, within 48 hours from accident time
* Not to admit liability or guilt
* To inform the police immediately if another party's guilt has to be ascertained or if people are injured
* Not to abandon rented vehicle without taking adequate provisions for its safeguard

6. REPAIRS:- lessor shall reimburse renter of the expenses for greasing, oil changes and minor repairs (blowouts excepted) up to €30 against presentation of bills or receipts. Towing expenses in case of accident are expressly excluded and shall be at renter's expense. Renter agrees to obtain lessor's permission for repairs over €30.

If the renter has the vehicle repaired without having obtained the lessor's authorisation in writing, or without having informed the lessor of an accident within the 48 hours specified in paragraph 4, the renter loses his right for reimbursement of any costs for the repair.

7. LESSOR'S LIABILITY:- lessor has taken all reasonable precautions to prevent mechanical failure of rented vehicle but if such happens, lessor shall not be liable for any loss or consequential damage arising directly or indirectly from such failure.

8. CHARGES TO CREDIT CARD:- the renter authorises F&C RENT A CAR, by signing the contract, to charge his/her credit card account with any outstanding amounts at the termination of the contract for rental charges, damages to the vehicle which are not covered by the described insurance, or costs for any other concept which are to be carried by the renter.

9. JURISDICTION:- in case of disagreement both parties agree to submit themselves to The Court of Arbitration and waive hereby any right to other jurisdiction.