Suppliers
Current Summary of Rental Terms and Conditions
1 January
2011 - 31 March 2012
Rentals
are subject to the terms and conditions printed on
the Rental Agreement. A full set of terms and rental
conditions will be supplied at pickup of your rental.
Rates/Terms/Conditions
are subject to change without notice.
Hire
includes (at no extra cost):
24hr Breakdown
Service
Phones
manned 6am-7pm - 7 days a week.
Unlimited
kms
Complimentary
4kg bottle of LP gas
All cooking
and living equipment (linen, cooking utensils,
child seats, (3.00 metres Long X stretches out 1.79m)
awning, outdoor table and chairs etc.)
Full
recovery kit (air compressor, tyre gauge, snatch strap
and shackles).
Maps,
Travel Guides & Brochures
Insurance
Rates do not include insurance. This supplier offers
2 options. A basic protection
cover is compulsory . Full Cover
is highly recommended as certain limitations are progressively
removed.
Option
1. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
|
Campervans
& Motorhomes
|
4WDs |
| Cost |
$20
per day
|
$20
per day |
| Excess |
$2000 |
$3000
|
| Bond |
$2000
Imprint |
$3000
Imprint |
Option 2. Full Cover
|
Campervans
& Motorhomes
|
4WDs |
| Cost |
$40
per day
|
$40
per day |
| Excess |
NIL |
NIL |
| Bond |
$500 |
$500 |
Excess: This
is the amount payable for any damage caused to the
vehicle regardless of cause.
Single
Vehicle Accident:
This indicates
any damage caused due to a single vehicle accident
(roll over, collision with animals and impact with
any object other than a motor vehicle).
The hirer is responsible
for the first AU$5,000 (the liability) of the cost
of damage to Third Party property or to the rented
vehicle in case of a single vehicle.
Limitations
Insurance voided for:
Damage caused by water submersion or salt water.
Damage caused by operating campervans and motorhomes
on unsealed roads.
Damage caused in circumstances where the terms of
the contract are breached.
Excess
This is the amount payable for any damage caused
to the vehicle regardless of cause.
Driver's
Licenses & Age Requirements
This supplier recognises all the current Non-provisional
Australian Licenses. Overseas visitors may use recognised
current (Non-provisional) licences
issued by their country of residence (in English)
or an international driver's permit. This supplier
do not rent to drivers under 25 years of age.
Licenses showing driver is allowed to drive an automatic
vehicle only will not be allowed to drive a manual
rental vehicle - please note all 4WD's are manual.
Deposit/Bond
Payment
Reservations are
confirmed only by the payment of an advance deposit
of $600. Must know what insurance level. at booking.
The
full amount due for the rental period booked is payable
45 days prior to commencement of rental by electronic
transfer or credit card (Mastercard and Visa) to the
agent.
Credit
Cards
This supplier welcomes major
credit cards - Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa. This
supplier currently cannot accept American Express
or Dinners. There are currently no Merchant Card Charge
Fees.
Government
Stamp Duty/Taxes
A 1.5% State Government Stamp Duty Tax and administration
fee applies to all Rental Agreements. This tax is
not included in this supplier's rates. GST is included
in rates for all rentals.
24
Hour Breakdown Service
This supplier provides 24hr roadside assistance
in the unlikely event of a breakdown. Any problems
associated with the vehicle, including equipment failure
must be reported to the supplier as soon as possible,
and within 24 hours in order to give this supplier
the opportunity to rectify the problem during the
rental. Failure to do so will compromise any claims
for compensation. This supplier will not accept liability
for any claims submitted after this period. Please
contact this supplier on toll free supplied at pickup
and also on your ETicket at booking.
Petrol
& LP Gas
This supplier reminds you that the cost of petrol
is not included in our rates. However, a complimentary
bottle of LP Gas is provided in all vehicles.
Availability
Should circumstances beyond our control cause
the required vehicle to be unavailable, we reserve
the right to substitute a vehicle of similar or better
standard. In the event an alternative vehicle is unavailable,
our liability is limited to the return of all the
monies paid.
Collection
& Return
Vehicles must be collected from and returned to
our premises during office hours (Weekdays 8.30am-5pm
and Saturdays 8.30-12noon by request before booking).
Booking
Amendments
All amendments to bookings are subject to availability
of vehicle -s and/or package. Different rates may
apply based on the amendment made.
Minimum
Rentals
Minimum rental period for retrun to same depot
hire is 7 calendar days. At certain times longer rental
minimum period may apply without notiice before booking.
One-Way
Rentals
Each quote is solely
by negotiation based on stock and location and availability.
Please ask though the 'Current
general guidelines
Oneway fee - $450 between the depot's Darwin, Perth
and Broome
Minimum - Oneway rental has a minimum rental of
14 days - subject to seasons.
Perth-Perth - no location fee - Minimum - Return
rental has a minimum rental of 7-14 days - subject
to seasons.
Darwin-Darwin - $450 location fee - Minimum - Return
rental has a minimum rental of 7-14 days - subject
to seasons.
Broome-Broome - $450 location fee - Minimum - Return
rental has a minimum rental of 7-14 days - subject
to seasons.
Broome-Darwin - $450 Location fee - Minimum - Return
rental has a minimum rental of 7-14 days - subject
to seasons.
Depot
- Locations
Depot pickup and dropoff locations are Darwin, Perth,
Broome.
Broome and Darwin only have 4WD's
Darwin - Guideline closed November 1st to March 1st.
Rentals
In Broome
A remote area location fee of AU$450 applies to all
rentals picking up and returning to Broome. Only one
remote location fee is charged per vehicle. If it
is a one-way fee rentals then only the $450 oneway
fee apllies.
Weekend
Pickup and Dropoff fee
Darwin and Broome will attract a extra $120 Pickup
and Dropoff fee per way for bookings Sat, Sun and
Public Holidays.
Depot
- Locations
Depot pickup and dropoff locations are Darwin, Perth,
Broome.
Perth, Darwin, Broome - Not open Sunday all day
Perth, Darwin, Broome - Not open Saturday after 11am
(Hours 0900-1100hrs) 9.00-11.00hrs by appointment
at booking
Broome and Darwin only have 4WD's
Head
Office: Perth is CW the suppliers Head Office
*
Broome is a contracted
agency
* Darwin is a contracted
agency
Extras
Our supplier has hoped that they have supplied you
have everything desirable to enjoy your vacation.
For any extras you need to purchase you can email
us the agent at booking and we will endeavour to source
appropriate retail outlets at your pickup location
that you can approach and buy the items you requir
direct.
Cancellations
and Early Returns Fee applies:
The following cancellation fee applies:
If cancelled over 25 days - All Booking Deposits forfeited
If cancelled from 25 to 7 days prior to pick up -
Deposit forfeited plus an additional 20% of Gross
Rental.
If cancelled 6 to 1 days prior to pick up - Deposit
forfeited plus an additional 50% of Gross Rental
If cancelled on day of pick up or No Show - Deposit
forfeited plus 100% of Gross Rental
If vehicle is returned early for any reason whatsoever
- No refund or unused rental is allowable if the vehicle
is returned prematurely.
If a cancellation is effective a $75 processing fee
automatically applies.
Change
of Drop-Off Destination
If the customer wishes to change the drop-off destination,
they must first obtain authorisation from the suppliers
'CW' reservations or scheduling departments. Subject
to the change being approved, an additional charge
of at least $500 will apply.
Late
Returns
Should the vehicle be required for additional
time, permission must be granted from the originating
office at least 7 days prior. Unauthorised late returns
are charged at double the daily rate applicable.
Note:
All vehicle specifications, contents and layouts
are subject to change without notice and may vary
due to modifications and/or upgrades. CW and Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals cannot be held liable for any
such variance.
Travel
Restrictions: Valid 1 September 2010 - 31 March 2012
Four Wheel
Drive Vehicles can be driven Australia-wide on recognised
unsealed tracks but may only travel to the following
remote areas with the express written permission of
the supplier CW:
Limitations
of Use
Travel Restrictions:
Four Wheel Drive Vehicles can also be driven on
recognized unsealed tracks but may only travel to
the following remote areas with the express written
permission of the supplier CW:
It is a condition
of the Rental Agreement: That vehicles cannot
be driven in certain areas of Australia. For your
own protection, please ask.
For example, 4WD Campers
may only travel to the following areas with the written
permission of this supplier: Simpson Desert, Strzelecki
Track, the Bungle Bungles,
Oodnadatta Track, Simpson Desert, the Plenty Highway,
Birdsville Track, Tanami Track, and the Gibb River
Road. Permission being granted is subject to adverse
Road and Weather conditions.
Not allowed
at all - The track from the Gibb River Road to/including
Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Track in general, Canning
Stock Route, the Lost City in Litchfield Park, Cape
York and the Old Telegraph Road section of the road
to Cape York or Development Road to Cape York, Fraser
Island, Gunbarrel Highway.
The distance
to nominated destinations in relation to the length
of the hire period will also be considered.
This supplier
reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict
vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse
road or weather conditions, and the distance to nominated
destinations in relation to the length of the hire
period.
Protection
cover is NOT extended to:
Damage caused
by water submersion or salt water.
Damage caused
by operating 2wd campervans and motorhomes on unsealed
roads.
Damage caused
in circumstances where the terms of the contract are
breached.
Bogged Vehicles:
Bogged vehicles only recovered at rentors expense.
Including damage caused by recovery. Including
water submersion, sand and rocks.
Availability:
Should circumstances beyond our control cause the
required vehicle to be unavailable, we reserve the
right to substitute a vehicle of similar or better
standard as long as the terms have not been breached.
In the event an alternative vehicle is unavailable,
our liability is limited to the return of all the
monies paid.
Special Note: The Bush Cruiser and the
Bush Ranger are very specialized custom made
vehicle. The supplier has a limited number of these
vehicles. Should a incident occur rederring the vehicle
inoperable a replacement vehicle may not be available.
Calculation
Errors
The agent nor supplier will not honour calculation
errors. Should a calculation error occur the supplier
will charge for the shortfall.
Rates/Terms/Conditions
are subject to change without notice.
