This is the part where the insurance company and the solicitors make their money and lay down the laws. You need
to read and accept these terms and conditions before hiring a vehicle. To make things easier we have started with a summary of the most important points, if you are happy with these then please read on.
All drivers must be aged between 30 and 70. If you fall outside this range then please contact us as it may be
possible to make exceptions.
The hire charge includes insurance for one driver with up to 3 points on their licence. Drivers with more than 3 point's
may be subject to an additional insurance charge. Please call for details.
Insurance excess is shown on the tariff page. You will be required to leave a signed credit card slip as security.
Your credit card will not be charged unless the car is damaged (see section Other Charges).
We will need to take a copy of your driving licence and a recent utility bill. We are also required to take a digital photograph of the hirer when you collect the vehicle.
You will be required to sign a vehicle condition report to verify the condition of the vehicle and its contents.
Definitions
1. Hirer - the person who is entitled to drive the vehicle.
2. The owner - Tuxedo Classic Cars.
Persons entitled to drive
Any person who is driving under a signed temporary contract of hire as issued by the owner. Additional drivers will be charged £20 per driver per booking. The hirer(s) must hold a full UK driving licence (subject as under 'Insurance' paragraph (v) below) and must have held such licence for at least ten years. The hirer's driving licence(s) must be produced to the owner before the hire period commences. Both parts of the photo-card type licence must be
produced. The owner will take a copy of that driving licence and a digital photograph of the hirer. The hirer will also be required to produce proof or residence such as a recent utility bill. The owner has an absolute discretion to refuse to
hire any vehicle to any person.
Insurance cover
Provided that the hirer complies at all times in full with these terms and conditions then the hirer will have fully comprehensive insurance throughout the hire period on the owner's Policy. If the hirer is in breach of any of the
terms of this section and as a consequence of that or on any other default on the part of the hirer the owner's insurers refuse to indemnify in respect of any event during the hire period then the hirer will be fully responsible for damages
and losses resulting from that event.
You may find it easier to use your own insurance against the vehicle you are hiring. This will require you producing your Insurance/Brokers cover note for the period of hire.
We will make contact with your broker/insurance company to confirm cover prior to your rental period
(Insurance details are required 48 hours prior to rental).
Insurance Excess and Security Bond
A security bond of £750 will be required on the first day of the hire period. This will be taken as an open signed credit
or debit card transaction only, which will not be processed unless loss or damage occurs.
Care of Vehicle
The hirer is responsible for taking all reasonable steps to ensure that the car is locked and secured when left
unattended and to use any security devices which are supplied with the vehicle. The owner has no liability for consequential or uninsured losses.
Vehicle Condition Report
The hirer will be required (in conjunction with the owner) to complete and sign a vehicle condition report confirming
the condition of the bodywork, paint and interior prior to taking the vehicle. The hirer will be liable for the cost of
repairing any damage incurred during the hire period. This includes damage to the paintwork caused by decorations.
Booking and Cancellation
A 25% non returnable deposit paid on booking. Balance to be paid on collection if by debit or credit card or two
week's prior to hire if by cheque. If the hirer cancels within 14 days of the hire date then the full hire charge will
be due. Cars returned after the agreed times are liable to a part day surcharge minimum 1/2 day.
Limits as to use
The permitted use is social, domestic and pleasure use by the hirer. The owner's insurance Policy does not cover the
use of the vehicle for racing, track days, pacemaking, reliability trials, competitions, speed testing, driving tuition, or
the use of the vehicle to carry passengers for hire or reward. The car must not be taken out of England and Wales
by the hirer. If the hirer is found to have broken this clause then the hirer will pay an additional £3000 to compensate
the owner for excessive wear on the vehicle.
Choice of Car
Should the owner be unable to supply the vehicle originally nominated by the hirer because of mechanical or other problems beyond the owner's control, then the owner will inform the hirer and offer either an alternative vehicle for
the same hire period or an alternative date for the hire.
Fuel
All vehicles are hired out at the commencement of the hire period with a full tank of petrol. It is the hirer's
responsibility to return the vehicle at the end of the hire period similarly with a full tank of petrol. If not, the hirer will
be charged for refuelling plus an administration charge. Further the hirer is responsible for using the correct type of
fuel for the vehicle being hired and will be responsible for any damage caused as a result of the hirer's failure so to do.
Oil and Water
If the hire period is more than one day then the hirer is responsible for checking that the vehicle has the correct
amount of oil and coolant in the engine (particularly if the hirer is driving more than 200 miles per day). The hirer will
be liable for the cost of repair if the engine should be damaged through lack of oil or coolant.
Materials Supplied to the Hirer
All keys, security locks, maps, spare parts, tools or other materials or equipment belonging to the owner and supplied
with the vehicle remain the property of the owner and must be returned at the end of the hire period. If any items are missing or damaged at the end of the hire period then the costs of replacing or repairing those items will be charged
to the hirer.
Personal Effects
The owner is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal effects belonging to the hirer unless such loss or
damage results from the owner's negligence or default. Further the owner has no liability whatsoever for any vehicle
or personal property left at the owner's premises by the hirer.
Smoking and pets
For the consideration of all hirers' customers must not smoke or carry pets in the car. A cleaning charge of £20 will
apply if the car is returned in a poor state.
Breakdown Cover
Every effort is made to ensure reliability, but these are older vehicles and are covered by roadside assistance and recovery, free recovery is available up to 100 miles from Stafford. In the case of a total breakdown the vehicle must
be recovered to Tuxedo Classic Cars where we will make every effort to supply a replacement vehicle as similar as
possible to the one hired.
Other Charges
Charges which may be set against the security bond include the following.
All costs including reasonable legal fees incurred in collecting payments due from the hirer pursuant to these terms
and conditions together with all fines, penalties, congestion charges, Court costs or other expenses imposed on the
owner by operation of law resulting from the hirer's use of the vehicle during the hire period.
As a payment towards any mechanical damage which is not covered by our insurers e.g. tyres, wheels, clutch and gearbox sustained during the period of hire due to misuse and abuse. This does not include normal wear and tear.
Cost of recovering the vehicle back to Tuxedo Classic Cars at the end of the hire period or due to mechanical failure
if the recovery service provided is not used.
The hirer accepts that the owner may take all such payment due under these terms and conditions by way of a debit
to the hirer's credit or debit card.
Acceptance and Completion of Contract
When the hirer takes a booking for the hire of a vehicle from the owner whether in writing, by phone or other means
the hirer agrees that he has first seen these terms and conditions and that he is bound by them.
The Owner reserves the right to change the terms and conditions from time to time.
The Hirer can obtain the latest version from www.tuxedoclassiccars.co.uk or from the owner.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us on 08445 533 231, 07739590864 or 07976 793642