Terms of Hire.

CARE, USE AND CUSTODY OF THE VEHICLE.
The hirer shall tow the vehicle only while qualified to drive a motor car and whilst holding all necessary licenses and permits and shall at all times drive the said motor car when towing the vehicle in a careful and skilful manner and in accordance with all legal requirements.

The hirer shall not take the vehicle outside UK Mainland without the written consent of the owner and shall keep the same at all times in his possession and custody and do not part with possession or custody to any other person.

The hirer shall notify the owner of any change in the hirer's address and upon request by the owner promptly inform the owner of the whereabouts of the vehicle.

ACCIDENTS
The hirer shall report any accidents or damage involving the vehicle to the owner within eight hours of the occurrence of the accident and all to the police or other proper authority within the time prescribed by the law. The hirer shall supply such information, drawings and assistance in connection with the accident as the owner or his insurers may require. The hirer shall not without prior consent of the owner give instructions for any repair to the vehicle or for the replacement of any parts there of rendered necessary by the accident.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY.
The owner shall not under any circumstances be liable to make any payments to the hirer in respect of or to indemnify to the hirer against any loss, injury or damage sustained by the hirer or by any third party as a result of the presence or use of the vehicle or as a result of any defect therein and in taking delivery of the vehicle the hirer shall be deemed to have satisfied himself that is it in all respects roadworthy and in proper and safe condition.

GENERALLY.
In this agreement "the vehicle" includes all replacements and renewals there of all additions and accessories there to whether made before or after the date of this agreement. No relaxation forbearance or indulgence by the owner in enforcing any of the terms and conditions of the agreement shall prejudice or affect the rights and powers of the owner hereunder nor shall any waiver of any subsequent or continuing breach.

DEPARTING TRAILER CHECKLIST.
VERIFY that the trailer is adequate for the proposed use; That the trailer is compatible with the towing vehicle.
CHECK & EXPLAIN The engagement of the coupling-safety features-wear limit indicators etc. The attachment of the Secondary Coupling / Break away cable; The attachment / function of the Electrical Connections, Lights etc. ;The stowage of the jockey-wheel anti-vibration / locking features; The stowage of any accessories (spare wheel, ramps etc);

The provision of a number plate.
ADVISE with regard to:- Use of the handbrake; Adequate Nose-weight; Adequate Load restraint; Adequate Tire pressure; Adequate wheel fixing Torque's; Adequate Marking / lighting of overhanging loads; Allowable towing speeds; Use of fast-lane on Motorways; Applicability of Tachograph, MAFF (etc) legislation; Trailer Insurance / Security.

IMPORTANT
It is essential that the goods hired be returned to the owner not later than the end of the period of hire. As stated on the rental agreement.

Hire trailers must be collected and returned between the opening hours within the company information page. The hirer must contact us between these hours if this is not possible. There is a charge for late return. Trailers must be cleaned after-use otherwise a cleaning charge will be levied. You will be charged for any damage including punctures and blowouts. Hire charges will continue to accrue until the trailer is signed off-hire.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE HIRED GOODS/VEHICLES
BE RETURNED BY LEAVING OUTSIDE THE CLOSED GATES.

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