Terms and Conditions
- The hirer of the vehicle shall be responsible for the conduct of all passengers. We reserve the right to invoice or make a charge to the hirer’s credit/debit card for any losses, repairs, replacements, or valeting costs resulting from damage or fouling to the vehicle or its fixtures caused by the hirer or passengers.
- It is important that all passengers are ready to board the vehicle at the agreed collection time to enable the driver to meet his obligation for appointments with other scheduled customers.
- Delays are sometimes unavoidable so we provide a 10-minute grace period after the agreed collection time. Waiting time charges after the grace period will be charged at £20 per hour or part thereof for private hire following the agreed collection time.
- Passengers must contact the driver or the company if they encounter any delay effecting collection/departure times. If the company or driver has not received notification of passenger delay the vehicle will only be able to wait for all passengers to board a maximum of 15-minutes after the agreed collection time. If passengers fail to board the vehicle within 15-minutes of the collection time the driver may terminate the booking and the vehicle will depart for the next scheduled commitment.
- Unscheduled variations to the agreed times, routing or itinerary may incur additional costs. We reserve the right to invoice or charge to the hirers’ credit/debit card the additional costs incurred due to variations to the original schedule.
- Additional mileage incurred due to expediting the journey, diversions, road closures, accidents or delays may incur additional costs at the company’s discretion.
- Additional pick up and drop offs will be charged extra.
- Additional hourly hire rates for Wedding and Corporate hire are £40.00 per hour or part thereof.
- The driver may refuse to transport passengers and or luggage if the vehicle becomes overloaded. The booking may be terminated if the hirer or any passengers cause excessive delays, are profoundly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are disorderly or, in the drivers judgement, are unfit to travel.
- The Hirer shall be liable for the full valeting costs and any financial losses occurring as a result of the vehicle being taken out of service for valeting plus the cost of any repairs, replacement parts, and labour if Fouling/Vomiting or if any other damage is caused to the vehicle by any passengers and we reserve the right to invoice or charge to the hirers’ credit/debit card the costs incurred. Minimum Charge shall be £100.00
- All passengers (including children) are required by law to wear the seat belt restraints provided in the vehicle.
- Absolutely no bottles, cups or drinking glasses are to be carried into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
- It is only permitted to carry or consume food or drink in the vehicle with prior approval from the driver.
- Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles.
- The vehicle may be equipped with CCTV surveillance security cameras and recording device.
- Violence, Foul Language, Intimidation, Antagonism, or any other form of Anti-social behaviour towards the driver or any member of staff of this Company will not be tolerated, and may result in the termination of hire and or Police involvement. Termination of hire caused by Anti-Social behaviour will render the hirer liable for the full hire charge. Acts of Vandalism or Malicious Damage to the vehicle will be prosecuted
- For wedding car hire, a deposit of £50.00 per car is required and payable at the time of booking and is non-refundable. The company must receive the balance in full at least 2 months prior to the event date by cheque, cash or credit/debit card payment.
- If the car booked becomes unavailable we reserve the right to substitute the vehicle for another with suitable capacity.
- Once a booking has been confirmed, there is no right of cancellation other than agreed with the company and at its discretion. Booking cancellations must be made in writing to the company with the reason for cancellation.
- Chauffeur and Private Hire Cancellation terms; If booking is cancelled within 48hrs of departure/arrival date there will be a £50 charge. If booking is cancelled on the day of departure/arrival the full outstanding balance will be charged.
- Whilst every effort will be made to arrive at the customer’s address or destination punctually the Company shall not be liable for any losses resulting from late or non-arrival of the hired vehicle at the customer’s address or destination due to accident, incident, delays, severe weather, electrical or mechanical breakdown, or any other circumstances beyond its control. In the event of unforeseen delays the Company will endeavour to contact the hirer by telephone/email. It shall be the Hirer’s responsibility to allow adequate time to reach their destination. We strongly recommend that Travel Insurance be taken out where appropriate.
- Children aged 1 to 4 must be provided with a baby seat by the client and use an adult seat and seatbelt. Babies less than 1 year may be carried in a carrycot or on an adult’s lap as long as the total number of passengers does not exceed 4 including the baby in a 4 passenger car. Booster seats are to be used solely at the clients or guardians risk and it shall be the customer’s responsibility to ensure the correct size and suitability for the child, the correct seat securing method and fitting and the safety of the seat provided. No claim for accidental injury however caused due to the use of the child seat or booster seat can be entertained by the company. Clients or guardians are legally responsible if allowing children to travel without supplying baby/child seats.
- Animals may only be carried with prior approval from the company at the time of booking and at the company’s discretion. Customers must provide pet carriers that provide protection to the vehicle/occupants/animal (Excluding Guide, Hearing Dogs and other Assistance Dogs, which are carried Free of Charge) Any fouling/damage to the vehicle caused by the animal will incur a charge of £50.00
- All major credit/debit cards are accepted, including American Express.
- We reserve the right to alter or amend these terms and conditions at any time.