Horsebox T's and C's Long term

Wilcox @ Edgemere

1a Hampton Ind Est. Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8LU

Terms & Conditions

For the purposes of the Terms and Conditions of Hire the person hiring the vehicle shall be referred to as the hirer. All vehicles are wholly owned by Wilcox @ Edgemere, who will be referred to as the owner.

The hirer must provide as identity a valid Driving Licence (both parts), valid Insurance Certificate for the Vehicle, 2 original household bills dated within the last 8 weeks. The hirer agrees to these documents being photocopied and retained by the owner until the vehicle is returned.

The hirer agrees that any change or proposed change in their name, address, contact telephone numbers, address where the vehicle is normally kept will be notified to the owner immediately, and that our agreement to any proposed variation be obtained before the change is implemented. We reserve the right to request that the hirer provide documentation to back up any changes agreed.

The hirer agrees to return any telephone calls made to the hirer within 24 hours of receipt, to return any paperwork within the stipulated timescale and to make any payments requested within the stipulated timescale.

Upon collection of the vehicle, full payment for the hire is required. The hirer must arrange insurance for the vehicle and provide proof of insurance on collection. This insurance must be maintained for the duration of the hire.

The vehicle is the property of the owner and the hirer at no time has right, title or interest in the hired vehicle except that it is hired to the hirer.

The value of the vehicle hired is £30000.00 The hirer agrees to this value in the signing of the hire agreement.

All risks as stipulated in the terms and conditions of hire pass to the hirer on the signing of the hire agreement and when the vehicle leaves the physical possession and control of the owner.

The owner shall not be liable for any injuries caused to the hirer, their agents, any third parties or to any horses transported arising out of the use of the vehicle during the hire period. The owner shall not be liable for any consequential losses arising out of the use of the vehicle.

The hirer shall completely indemnify the owner in respect of all claims by any person for injury to person or property caused by or in connection with, or arising out of the use of the vehicle.

The hirer is liable if the vehicle is stolen, damaged or involved in an accident during the period of hire.  Any animal/items carried or stored in the vehicle are entirely the hirer's responsibility, as are any accidents arising from the use of the vehicle, or any injury sustained to the hirer or any other third party.

The hirer agrees to pay the owner in full the value of the vehicle should it be stolen/lost/destroyed/confiscated/impounded or not returned at the end of hire period. This amount shall become payable at the end of the hire period. The owner reserves the right to charge a daily hire rate of £100 to the hirer until such monies are paid in full or pro rata if a part day.

The hirer agrees to pay the owner the full costs of any repairs or replacement parts of the vehicle should the vehicle be damaged or have parts stolen from it during the period of hire. These repairs/parts shall be undertaken/supplied by an authorised agent and charged accordingly. The hirer shall inform the owner if the vehicle is in need of repair or adjustment, and shall not authorise any person to carry out any repairs or adjustments without prior consent from the owner.

The hirer shall ensure that the vehicle will not be used: for hire or reward, for any illegal purposes, for any other purpose than what it is designed for, or outside England, Wales or Scotland; otherwise, without prior consent, will not lend, sell, attempt to sell or otherwise part with the vehicle.

Any vehicle not returned at the end of the hire period will be reported to the police as stolen. The hirer agrees that in the event of the vehicle not being returned to the owner at the end of the hire period that copies of the documentation supplied for identification purposes can be passed to the police and to our recovery agents to assist in their investigations and recovery of the vehicle.

The hirer agrees to pay solicitors fees and court costs involved on behalf of the owner in having to take any legal action to recover either the vehicle, the value of the vehicle or repair costs through the hirer not complying with the terms and conditions of hire. This also applies to any outstanding hire fees accrued in this period.

Any vehicle not returned at the end of the hire period will be subject to a daily hire charge rate of £100 The hirer agrees to pay this daily hire rate in the event of any breach of the signed terms and conditions of hire for each day or part day.

The hirer agrees that the owner reserves the right to request the return of the vehicle and terminate the hire agreement at any time during the hire agreement if we believe that: the terms and conditions of hire have been broken, the terms and conditions of hire are likely to be broken, the vehicle is being used contrary to it’s intended use, as the result of any complaints from the police, members of the public or any other party, or if the vehicle is being exposed to any unnecessary risk. In this event the owner reserves the right to only return the proportion of hire fee paid that is still to run pro rata minus any costs incurred by the owner in securing the return of the trailer after the verbal and written request has been made.

A spare wheel is supplied, and the hirer is responsible for the replacement costs to any tyres damaged during the hire period.

The hirer will also take adequate and proper measures to protect the vehicle from theft, damage and other risks during the hire period.



The hirer must inspect the vehicle and sign to agree its condition. The vehicle must be returned in the same clean condition in which it is received. A surcharge of £45 will be made if the vehicle is not clean both internally and externally on its return.

Maximun Miles per year not to exceed 25000 miles a surcharge of 0.16pence per mile will be applied

To book a vehicle for long term hire the first months rental to be paid in full to hold the vehicle and that will count as the first months hire.

Agreement must be obtained from Wilcox @ Edgemere if you would like to return the vehicle later than the agreed return time. A surcharge may be levied if you fail to adhere to this.

 

Vehicle:- YJ64JFX

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For a minimum Period of:- ___12____ Months.  Approx. Starting 3/08/15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printed_________________________ Date________________

 

 

 

 

Signed_________________________

 

  The Hirer