terms and conditions.

Rates

All rates include insurance but are exclusive of CDW VAT and fuel. Rates are subject to change without notification.

Drivers

Must be aged between 21 and 75 and have held a full licence for 2 years. For minibuses, drivers must be between 25 and 75 and have held a full UK licence for at least 2 years. Vincent Van Hire Ltd will need to see a certificate to this effect.

Own Insurance

Customers may arrange their own fully comprehensive insurance cover but Vincent Van Hire Ltd will need to see a certificate to this effect.

Insurance

The rates include comprehensive insurance cover, but the hirer/driver is liable for an excess for the first £1500 of any loss or damage to the vehicle. This ability can be reduced by accepting the collision damage waiver, details as follows:

 
Aged Under 25
Aged Over 25
Groups A-B
£10.50
£8.00
Groups C-H
£14.50
£12.00
Groups I-L
£18.50
£16.00
 
Daily
Weekly
All Cars
£5.00
£35.00
Minibuses/ 7 Seater
£15.00
£105.00
Cars & Vans - (£2.50 extra for drivers under 25)
P.A, G.I.T and P.E Insurance also available on request

The excess waiver does not cover loss or damage to the following: glass, light lenses, mirrors, tyres, aerials, overhead damage and any damage due to roof rack fitting or roof racks.

Overhead Damage

The hirer is responsible for all damage caused by striking overhead objects.

Availability

Where possible, we supply the vehicle ordered but occasions may arise outside of our control where a similar or larger vehicle may be supplied.

Deposits

A deposit will be required to cover the cost of the hire, VAT and fuel before the vehicle is released. We will accept all major credit cards and cheques accompanied with a valid cheque guarantee card.

Extension of Hire

When the hirer wishes to extend the hire period, he must inform the Rental Office immediately to ensure insurance cover is effected

Operators Licence

An operators licence is required by all commercial users of vehicles over 3.5 tons G.V.W. This is not required by persons moving personal effects.

Ireland or Continential Hire

All vehicles can be hired for continental or Irish travel. Hire charges will be subject to a surcharge plus Green Card Insurance and relevant documents for travel.

Loading

The hirer is responsible for correctly loading and unloading the vehicle and ensuring that the G.V.W. is not exceeded.

Accident or Breakdown

There is a free breakdown and recovery service during the rental period. In the unlikely event of this happening, please contact RAC/AA Motoring Service or Vincent Van Hire Ltd.

A vehicle using the RAC/AA recovery service must be recovered to the depot from which it came. For vehicles of 7.5 ton G.V.W. and above, contact Vincent Van Hire Ltd or Iveco Aidline