CLASSIC CAR HIRE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Insurance

To hire one of our cars you MUST comply with the following conditions:

• You need a clean driving license, or no more than two minor endorsements
• You must be at least 30 and under 65 years of age and in good health
• You must have held a full license for at least 3 years
• You must not have been banned from driving at any time, nor have had any accidents in the last three years.
• You must provide a copy of your Driving License with the booking form and deposit, and the original MUST be produced on arrival (both parts of the UK photo card license must be provided).
• You must provide a utility bill confirming your name and address, and your passport. Copies of these documents will be taken and kept for the duration of the hire.
• Additional drivers can be added to the insurance cover, but they must meet all the above conditions and must be advised at the time of booking. There is a charge of £15 for each additional driver.

Cars will not be released until all appropriate documentation is produced.

Booking Procedure

• We require a deposit of 20% of the total package cost (accommodation and car hire) at the time of booking. The balance must be paid 8 weeks before your arrival. Bookings made within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday will require full payment at the time of booking.
• Telephone us on 00 33 5 46 84 43 63 to discuss your requirements or send us an e-mail to enquiry@lescapucines.com

Security Bond

• We require the sum of £500 as a holding deposit for the duration of the hire against damage and loss excepting normal wear and tear.
• The security bond must be paid before the commencement of the hire.
• The hirer will be liable for the first £500 of any claim.
• The security bond will be refunded on the safe return of the car.

Costs which may be set against the Security Bond

Re-fuelling costs if the car is not returned with a full tank of petrol. The Hirer is responsible for ensuring the correct fuel is used (instructions will be issued at the commencement of the hire.) The cost of any rectification following incorrect fuelling will be charged to the hirer.

The insurance excess of £500 against any damage or loss caused to the car by the hirer or by any third party.

Any damage caused by careless or dangerous driving, or use by an unauthorised driver will be the full responsibility of the hirer.

Any fines, penalties, court costs or other expenses imposed on the Owner by law arising from the use of the vehicle during the hire period.

Terms of Hire and Use

The vehicle MUST NOT be used:

• For hire or reward, driving tuition or any competitive motor sport, hill climbing, pace-setting, track days, racing, off-road or for any illegal activity
• In an un-roadworthy condition – the car will be provided in a roadworthy condition, if at any point it ceases to be roadworthy the hirer must stop driving it and report to us immediately so we can effect repairs or recovery.
• For carrying pets of any description
• For any journey outside France.

Smoking is not allowed in our cars at any time.

Any breach of these conditions will render the hirer liable for any damage or loss incurred on return of the vehicle.

Our Expectations of You As The Customer

Upon accepting the booking and then completing the hire agreement form you agree to the following:

• You will, during the hire period, lock the vehicle whilst unattended. You must protect our interests and those of our insurers by not exposing the vehicle to unnecessary risks.
• Ensure that only nominated drivers drive the car and that they are fit to drive and not under the influence of drink or drugs. Any medical condition must be under control with any medication.
• Not drive in a reckless manner incurring damage to the car, its occupants or any other party.
• If the car is stolen, you must report the theft to us and the Police at the first opportunity.
• In the event of an accident, you must collect witness details, the addresses, car and insurance details of any drivers involved (in France all cars must display details of their Insurance cover on a small certificate in the windscreen). You must not admit any liability at the time of the accident and must complete a report for our insurer.

Our Position

We will not accept any liability for any loss to the hirer or any third party for any loss arising from the hirer’s ability to use (or inability to use) the car under hire.

The hirer is responsible for their own property whilst hiring the car and we will not be responsible for any loss incurred from the car.

Finally

We are here to help you have a pleasurable and memorable holiday. Please remember that our older cars are around 40 years old and therefore not as robust as a modern car. Be prepared for a “different” driving experience and please respect the cars. They will occasionally go wrong and stop! However they are usually easy to fix and we will get you back on the road as soon as possible. Contact Phone us on 00 33 5 46 84 43 63 to discuss your requirements or send us an e-mail to enquiry@lescapucines.com Karen & Paul Johnston