Terms and conditions Auto Center Car rentals.
Definitions:
In these general terms and conditions.
by 'vehicle' is meant: the vehicle or any other object being subject of the rental agreement;
by 'client' is meant: the natural individual or legal entity concluding the rental agreement in the capacity of client;
by 'rental fee' is meant: the amount due to be paid by the client to Auto Center Car rentals, inclusive fees for additional services and administration.
by 'Auto Center Car rentals' is meant: Auto Center Car rentals Co.
by 'consumer' is meant: the client, being a natural individual, who has concluded the rental agreement while not acting in the course of his/her business or profession;
by 'damage' is meant: any financial loss directly or indirectly suffered by Auto Center Car rentals due to: * damage to or loss of the vehicle, accessories or parts, or any other object belonging to Auto Center Car rentals. This damage includes all costs of repairing or replacing the vehicle, as well as any loss of rental fees;
* harm or injury inflicted to any individual or object with or by means of the vehicle, for which Auto Center Car rentals, the vehicle license-holder or the liability insurer of the vehicle is liable;
by 'driver' is meant: the individual actually driving the vehicle.
by 'client' is meant: the natural individual or legal entity concluding the rental agreement in the capacity of client;
by 'rental fee' is meant: the amount due to be paid by the client to Auto Center Car rentals, inclusive fees for additional services and administration.
by 'Auto Center Car rentals' is meant: Auto Center Car rentals Co.
by 'consumer' is meant: the client, being a natural individual, who has concluded the rental agreement while not acting in the course of his/her business or profession;
by 'damage' is meant: any financial loss directly or indirectly suffered by Auto Center Car rentals due to: * damage to or loss of the vehicle, accessories or parts, or any other object belonging to Auto Center Car rentals. This damage includes all costs of repairing or replacing the vehicle, as well as any loss of rental fees;
* harm or injury inflicted to any individual or object with or by means of the vehicle, for which Auto Center Car rentals, the vehicle license-holder or the liability insurer of the vehicle is liable;
by 'driver' is meant: the individual actually driving the vehicle.
Article 1.
Determination of the rental price and the rental period.
The rental agreement is concluded for the period and rental price as indicated in the rental agreement or as otherwise agreed in writing.
Article 2.
Return of the rental vehicle.
The client is bound to return the vehicle to Auto Center Car rentals at the address specified in the rental agreement not later than the specified expiration date and hour, unless the rental agreement has been extended before that time.
Cars are to be returned with the same amount of fuel as when taken on the first day of rental.
Road Assistance, Map of the island, Free delivery-collection at the Airport or hotel are also included.
Cars are to be returned with the same amount of fuel as when taken on the first day of rental.
Road Assistance, Map of the island, Free delivery-collection at the Airport or hotel are also included.
Article 3.
Exceeding of the rental period.
1. If the vehicle has not been returned to Auto Center Car rentals or to a third party approved by Auto Center Car rentals within the period specified in the rental agreement or any approved prolongation, Auto Center Car rentals has the right to immediately reclaim the vehicle.
2. All obligations under this agreement remain in full force and effect until the vehicle has been returned to Auto Center Car rentals, and the client will be obligated to pay an extra Euros 50,- excl. VAT per day over the extended period, without prejudice to clients obligation to pay compensation for any loss or damage suffered by Auto Center Car rentals.
3 . Any judicial costs incurred to reclaim the rental vehicle will be paid by the client.
Article 4.
Cancellation.
Confirmed reservations can be cancelled seven days prior to pickup time
without any penalty charged. In case of no-show or cancellation within seven
days from pick-up time a penalty fee is charged of Euros 50,- excl. VAT. Booking
amendments are free of charge.
Article 5.
Payment.
1. A credit card is required to process security and insurance deposits. Payment is made in full when the vehicle is collected.
2. Any cdw or scdw deposit will (partly) be reimbursed after the vehicle has been returned to Auto Center Car rentals and an inspection of the vehicle has excluded any damage to the vehicle or the liability does not exceed your deposit
3. A security deposit of 450,00 € is required.
4. Unless agreed otherwise, payment is due immediately after the rental period has ended.
5. If the client fails to pay with respect to issue 4 of this article, prove of default will be adopted. In this event Auto Center Car rentals is entitled to charge legal interest plus 4% from the day after prove of default has been adopted until full payment has been made. Interest will be calculated on a monthly basis.
6. If the client fails fulfill payments even after prove of default has been adopted, he is bound to pay recovery charges. By 'recovery charges' are meant any costs incurred to Auto Center Car rentals in order to recover the amount due. These charges will be at least 15% of the amount due with a minimum of 75 € -.
Article 6.
Costs incurred
while using the vehicle.
The client is fully responsible for all fines or other consequences of the
violation of traffic regulations, parking orders or prohibitions, or any other laws or regulations, during the rental. If Auto Center Car rentals is
required to pay such fines, congestion charges or associated costs, the client agrees that we may charge the client for the amount of any fine plus
a € 10,- exc. administration charge for dealing with these matters.
Article 7.
Use of the vehicle.
1. The client is obligated to handle the vehicle properly and to ensure that the vehicle is used in accordance with its intended use.
2. The client must return the vehicle to Auto Center Car rentals in its original condition.
3. Only the individual(s) authorized as driver in the rental agreement is (are) allowed to drive the vehicle. The client is not permitted to allow the vehicle to be used by any individual who is not authorized as a driver on the front page of the rental agreement.
4. The client must make sure that all drivers have a valid driving license and that all drivers are in a good physical and mental condition as required to drive safe.
5. The client is not allowed to rent out the vehicle to any third parties, unless he has received written permission from Bonaire Rent a Car to do so.
6. The client is not allowed to bind Auto Center Car rentals to any third parties
or to create any appearance to that effect.
7. If the client loses control of the vehicle, he must inform Auto Center Car rentals immediately.
8. The client and any authorized driver must:a. not allow the vehicle to be used for any illegal purpose, race contest or performance test of any kind;
b. not use the vehicle to transport animals.
c. not allow the Vehicle to be used to carry passengers for payment of any kind or hitchhikers.9. The client and any authorized driver must not carry more passengers than may be properly accommodated by the seat belt restraints provided in the Vehicle, or carry a greater load than that for which it was built
10. The client and any authorized driver must maintain all of the vehicle's engine oils and engine coolant levels to the manufacturer's specifications.
11. The client is responsible for using the right kind of fuel.
12. The client or any authorized driver must not use the vehicle when it is damaged or unsafe to use.
13. In case any event occurs which may cause damage, the client or the authorized driver must:a. inform Auto Center Car rentals by telephone immediately;
b. follow Auto Center Car rentals's instructions;
c. warn the local police;
d. volunteer to Auto Center Car rentals or his insurer all information and documents relating to the event;
e. submit a completed and signed claim form to Auto Center Car rentals within 48 hours;
f. refrain from accepting blame in any way;
g. make sure never to leave the vehicle behind without having properly protected it against the risk of loss or any (more) damage;
h. cooperate fully with Auto Center Car rentals or any individuals authorized by Auto Center Car rentals to enable Auto Center Car rentals to collect damages from any third parties or to fend off any third party claims;14. The client must propose the obligations and prohibitions of this article to all drivers, passengers and other users of the vehicle and to make sure that they comply.
Article 8.
Client's liability for damage.
1. Unless the rental documents shows otherwise, the client is considered to have received the vehicle without any visible defects or damage.
2. where applicable, the client pays the excess shown on the rental documents for each separate event involving damage to or loss of the Vehicle or for each separate event involving damage to the property of any third party which is caused by the use of the Vehicle by the client or an authorized driver.
3. Collision Damage Waiver reduces clients liability for damage for each occurrence limited to the amount of the deductible, unless:a. the damage was caused during or as a result of any act or omission in violation of article 7;
b. the damage was caused with client's approval or was due to any deliberate act or gross negligence on the part of the client;
c. it concerns damage resulting from any injury or harm inflicted with or by means of the vehicle upon any third party, whereas the legally required third party insurance does not cover the damage due to any violation of the policy conditions. The policy conditions are available free of charge on request.
d. car keys, remote controls of the vehicles anti-theft system or vehicle documents such as the vehicle registration and customs documents.
Article 9. Technical defects of the vehicle.
In the event that the vehicle can't be fixed within 4 hours because
of technical damage, the client is entitled to alternative
transportation in accordance with Auto Center Car rentals's terms and
conditions. Auto Center Car rentals rejects liability for any damage to
objects transported by the vehicle.
Article 10. Fines and measures imposed by the government.
1. The client agrees to pay any fines or financial consequences of measures imposed by the government with respect to using the vehicle, unless such costs are related to a defect which was already present at the point the rental agreement was closed.
2. If such charges are made to Auto Center Car rentals, the client must reimburse these costs at Auto Center Car rentals first request. If the client does not reimburse these costs to Auto Center Car rentals after its first request, a surcharge will be made of at least € 25,- (exclusive of VAT) for collection fees.
3. If Auto Center Car rentals is obligated to provide information to the authorities about any act or omission on the part of the client, such as a traffic violation, the client must pay any costs involved with a minimum of € 10,- (exclusive of VAT).
Article 11. Seizure of the vehicle.
In the event the vehicle is seized by law, the client is bound to comply
with the obligations of the rental agreement until the vehicle is free of
burden. The client must pay any costs incurred as a consequence of seizure,
unless the seizure can be hold against Auto Center Car rentals.
Article 12. Dissolution of the rental agreement.
Auto Center Car rentals is entitled to terminate the rental agreement without
giving notice of prove of default and without any intervention of the
court. Auto Center Car rentals is entitled to reclaim the vehicle if the client
fails to fulfill one or more of his obligations with respect to the rental
agreement. The right to terminate the agreement also applies in case of
client's death, in case the client has been placed under custody, in case
the client requests suspension of payment.
Auto Center Car rentals is also entitled to terminate the rental agreement if the client establishes abroad, in case the vehicle has been seized or in case Auto Center Car rentals becomes aware of circumstances during the rental period which are of such a nature that Auto Center Car rentals would not have concluded the rental agreement if she had known about it. In case of one or more previous events the client is bound to cooperate fully to return the vehicle to Auto Center Car rentals.
Auto Center Car rentals is also entitled to terminate the rental agreement if the client establishes abroad, in case the vehicle has been seized or in case Auto Center Car rentals becomes aware of circumstances during the rental period which are of such a nature that Auto Center Car rentals would not have concluded the rental agreement if she had known about it. In case of one or more previous events the client is bound to cooperate fully to return the vehicle to Auto Center Car rentals.
Article 13. Client's liability for acts or omissions on the part of third
parties.
The client is liable for acts or omissions on the part of the driver, the
passengers and any other users of the vehicle, also if they acted without
client's permission.
Article 14. Registration of personal data of the client and the driver.
Personal data of the rental agreement will be registered in Auto Center Car 's administration. This registration will enable Auto Center Car rentals to execute the agreement and to provide the client or the driver with optimal and current product information. This information can also be used to make the client or the driver personalized offers. The client or the driver can object to Auto Center Car rentals using their personal data for direct mailings which we will honor.
Article 15. Applicable law.
Agreements between Auto Center Car rentals and the client and the present general terms & conditions will at all times be governed by the laws of Greek Republic.
Detailed Rental agreement can be found here in pdf format (2mb ~ 20sec@56kb)
