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Europcar Australia Rental Terms for travel between 01-Jan-2010 and 31-Dec-2012

Payment
The supplier will secure the total for your booking on arrival, a transaction fee of 1.65% will apply against all credit card transactions.

1. YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT
1.1 This contract (Rental Contract) You have entered into with Europcar consists of the rental document You have signed for the hire of the vehicle (Rental Agreement) and these terms and conditions (Terms and Conditions). When We refer to the Rental Contract We mean both the Rental Agreement and the Terms and Conditions.

1.2 The date of the Rental Contract is the date that is shown in the Rental Agreement.

1.3 Please read the Rental Contract carefully. If there is anything that You do not understand, please ask at the Rental Station before signing the Rental Contract, as Your signature is Your acknowledgement that You ahve read and understood the Rental Contract in its entirety and that You are bound by it.

1.4 There are words and phrases used in the Rental Contract that have a 1.4 particular meaning that You need to be familiar with.

Accident means an unintended, unforeseen, happening, incident or mishap, which is neither expected nor designed.

Authorised Driver means any driver approved and recorded by Us, either on the Rental Agreement or by prior written agreement.

Commercial Vehicle means a Vehicle that is a van, utility, truck or bus that is constructed and used for the carriage of goods or property or for the transport of more than 8 persons including the driver.

Damage means any loss or damage to, or theft of, the Vehicle, towing and salvage fees, Loss of Use and any loss to third party property.

Damage Liability Fee (DLF) means the amount payable to Us in the event of Damage arising from an Accident. The amount payable is shown in the Rental Agreement and is subject to GST.

Debit Card means Debit MasterCard or Visa Debit Card.

Europcar means CLA Trading Pty Ltd ABN 81 082 220 399 trading as Europcar Australia “the owner” on the Rental Agreement or where applicable an independent Europcar licensee.

Final Inspection means the inspection carried out after We have taken possession of, and fully examined and cleaned the Vehicle at the end of the Rental Period.

Loss of Use means the fee calculated at the daily rate shown in the Rental Agreement being Our loss because the Vehicle needs repair and We are waiting for the repairs to be completed or it is a write-off or has been stolen and We are waiting for it to be replaced.

Off Road means any area that is not a gazetted road nor a sealed road nor an Unsealed Road and includes but is not limited to fre trails, tracks, river and tidal crossings, creek beds, beaches, streams, dams, rivers, food waters, sand, deserts, rocks, felds and paddocks.

Other Cover Products means Super Peace of Mind (spoM), Peace of Mind (poM), Loss Damage Waiver (ldw) and Windscreen Headlight and Tyre Puncture (wwi).

Overhead Damage means any damage at or above the level of the top of the front windscreen of the Vehicle and to any part of the pantech or box section of a Commercial Vehicle.

Premium Location Surcharge (PLS) means the extra amount payable to Us when a Vehicle is hired from a premium location. The amount is shown in the Rental Agreement, is subject to GST and is adjusted if a DLF is payable.

Rental Charges means all rental and associated charges plus GST or other taxes and levies required by law, and credit card and vehicle registration Recovery fees, all shown in the Rental Agreement.

Rental Station means the branch or rental location from which You hired the Vehicle.

Rental Period means the period shown in the Rental Agreement or as extended by Us.

Snow Cover means the additional cover that allows the Vehicle to be driven in areas above the Snow Line.

Snow Line means the gates leading to any of the national parks or snowfelds in Australia between 1 June and 31 October, or any area where it is indicated or required that snow chains are to be ftted to the Vehicle.

Start of Rental means the date and time that the rental commences at the Rental Station shown in the Rental Agreement.

Unsealed Road means a road that is not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete.

Unsealed Road Cover - 4WD means the additional cover that allows some classes of Vehicle to be used on an Unsealed Road provided that the road is gazetted but it never allows the use of the Vehicle Off Road.

Unsealed Road Cover - ALWD means the additional cover that allows some classes of Vehicle to be used on an Unsealed Road provided that the road is gazetted and graded and maintained by a local, state, territory or government body, authority or council but it never allows the use of the Vehicle Off Road.

Vehicle means the vehicle described in the Rental Agreement and includes its parts, components, accessories, audio equipment and tools or any vehicle substituted by Us pursuant to the Rental Contract.

We, Us, Our means Europcar or one of its, franchisees or affliates as shown in the Rental Agreement.

You, Your means the person, frm, company or organisation renting the Vehicle or any Authorised Driver shown in the Rental Agreement.

2. RENTAL PERIOD
2.1 Your rental of the Vehicle from Us is for the Rental Peirod and at the rate shown in the Rental Agreement.
2.2 The Vehicle must be returned to the Rental Station, on the date and by the time shown in the Rental Agreement.
2.3 We undestand that circumstances change and that You may require the Vehicle for longer than the Rental Period. If so, You must notify Us at least 2 hours prior to the expiration of the Rental Period.
2.4 If We have agreed to an extension of the Rental Period and:
a) You are paying by cash, cheque or Debit Card, You must take the Vehicle to the nearest Europcar rental station and pay Your additional Rental Charges prior to the commencement of the extended Rental Period; and if,
b) Your extended Rental Period is longer than 30 days, You must take the Vehicle to Your nearest Europcar rental staiton on day 29 and every 30 days thereafter to pay Your additional Rental Charges for the extended Rental Period;
unless You have Our prior written agreement varying these conditions.
2.5 If You fail to notify Us at least 2 hours before the expiration of the Rental Period that You require an extension We may:
a) terminate the Rental Contract; and
b) recover the Vehicle by lawful means.
2.6 A 'No Show' fee may apply if You fail to notify Us of Your intended cancellation prior to the date and time of the commencement of Your reservation.
2.7 We reserve the right to substitue a suitable replacement vehicle at any time.

3. COSTS, CHARGES AND PAYMENT
3.1 At the end of the Rental Period You must pay Us:
a) the Rental Charges;
b) all reasonable costs to return the Vehicle to the same condition it was at the Start of Rental including but not limited to extra cleaning;
c) any amounts payable under clauses 4.6 and 4.7.
3.2 If there is Damage and You have not purchased SPOM You must pay the DLF to Us within 7 days of Our demand being made to You. If You have not paid the DLF within this period You are in breach of the Rental Contract. You then have no cover and are liable for each of the items and amounts payable under clause 4.6.
3.3 We accept all major credit cards. Payment by Debit Card, cash or company cheque is acceptable in limited circumstances and payment by any of these means requires a bond to be paid to Us at the Start of Rental. Personal and travellers' cheques are never acceptable. You should check with the Rental Station that Your propsed means of payment is acceptable to Us before signing the Rental Contract.
3.4 At the Start of Rental there must be sufficient funds available on Your credit card, Europcar charge card or Debit Card to cover the Rental Charges and any relevant bond applicable.
3.5 When collecting the Vehicle the primary cardholder must be present.
3.6 The Vehicle is supplied with a full tank of fuel. If You do not take the "prepaid fuel" option and return the Vehicle wihout a full tank of fuel a refuelling charge will apply. You must also pay for any fuel used for the delivery and collection service.
3.7 You are liable for and must pay:
a) all tolls or levies;
b) speeding and other traffic fines, infringements and penalties;
c) government and other competent authority costs for parking, clamping, towing, release from compounds;
d) court fees or costs arising out of the use of the Vehicle whether You were driving the Vehicle or not.
3.8 We may supply You details to any government or other competent authority upon its request and a processing fee applies if We do. If we have paid any amount for which You are liable under clause 3.7 You will also be charged that amount together with the processing fee.
3.9 You acknowledge and authorise Us to charge any credit card, Europcar charge card or Debit Card nominated at the Start of Rental and shown in the Rental Agreement with all amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract, inlcuding the DLF and any amounts payable under clauses 4.6 or 4.7. These charges may be made at any time during or after the end of the Rental Period.
3.10 If You hired the Vehicle from a premium location a PLS will apply.
3.11 If currency conversion is required for payment of amounts due to Us under the Rental Contract, We will apply the commerical exchange rate valid at the time We credit or debit Your credit card, Europcar charge card or Debit Card.
3.12 Europcar Security Bond

Account type
Location type Security deposit
Post Paid Contract  Corporate Location  100.00
   Franchise Location  385.00 (for Prestige Vehicle only)
Prepaid Contract  Corporate Location  100.00
   Franchise Location  385.00

NB: Prestige Vehicle are all the Audi's including IXAR, PWAR, PDAR, LDAR, LXAR, PTAR

Location list:

Corporate Location  Franchise Location  Franchise Location  Franchise Location
Avalon Airport Airlie Beach Hervey Bay Airport Tingalpa
Adelaide Airport Alice Springs Airport Hobart Toowoomba
Adelaide Bairnsdale Hobart Airport Tullamarine
Alexandria Ballarat Hobart Wrest Point Casino Victor Harbor
Artarmon Ballina Ipswich Werribee
Brisbane Airport Ballina Airport Kalgoorlie Airport Wollongong
Brisbane Bayswater Karratha Wynyard Airport
Cairns Airport Blackburn Karratha Airport  
Cairns Brendale Kenmore  
Canberra Airport Brisbane North Kununurra Airport  
Canberra Broome Airport Launceston  
Coolangatta Airport Brunswick Heads Launceston Airport  
Darling Harbour Bundaberg Airport Launceston Country Club Casino  
Fremantle Camberwell Launceston Country Club Villas  
Hurstville Campbelltown Lennox Head  
Mackay Cheltenham Liverpool  
Mackay Airport Clayton Maidstone  
Maroochydore Airport Coburg Maitland  
Melbourne Airport Coffs Harbour Maroochydore  
Melbourne Coffs Harbour Airport Maryborough  
Milperra Coopers Plains Merimbula  
Parramatta Dandenong Merimbula Airport  
Perth Darwin Mildura Airport  
Perth Domestic Airport Darwin Airport Mount Barker  
Perth International Airport Devonport Mudgee  
Rockhampton Airport Devonport Airport Mudgee Airport  
Sale Devonport Ferry Terminal Muswellbrook  
Salisbury Dubbo Newcastle  
South Melb Trucks Dubbo Airport  Newcastle Airport  
South Melbourne Exmouth Newman  
St Kilda Trucks Exmouth Airport Penrith  
St. Kilda Forbes Port Lincoln Airport  
Surfers Paradise Frankston Port Macquarie Airport  
Sydney Airport Fremantle Preston  
Sydney Central Geelong Proserpine Airport  
Sydney Gladstone Airport Richmond  
Townsville Airport Gold Coast Commercials Singleton  
Townsville Gold Coast Trucks Springwood  
Welshpool Hervey Bay Sydney Darling Harbour  

3.13 Premium Location Surcharge (PLS) – Airport Fee
When all passenger airports in Australia were privatised, these airports significantly increased the car rental concession fees. As a result, Europcar Australia commenced charging a PLS, which partially reimburses Europcar Australia for fees imposed by the airports. The PLS is only applicable to vehicles checking out from a premium location.
The table below lists the Premium Location Surcharge applicable:

Location

Premium Location Fee

Adelaide Airport 14%
Alice Springs Airport 16%
Avalon Airport 17%
Ballina Airport 10%
Brisbane Airport 14%
Broome Airport 11%
Cairns Airport 16%
Canberra Airport 22%
Coffs Harbour Airport 8.50%
Coolangatta Airport 14%
Darwin Airport 16%
Hervey Bay Airport 10%
Hobart Airport 12.10%
Karratha Airport 10%
Launceston Airport 12%
Mackay Airport 15%
Maroochydore Airport 14%
Melbourne Airport 17%
Melbourne City 5%
Newcastle Airport 19.50%
Perth Airport 15%
Proserpine Airport 7%
Rockhampton Airport 15%
Sydney Airport 22%
Sydney City 5%
Sydney Central 5%
Townsville Airport 16%


4. COVERS AND WAIVERS
4.1 The Damage Liability Fee (DLF) shown in the Rental Agrement must be paid if there is Damage.
4.2 If Other Cover Products are purchased to reduce Your liability We will provide cover for Damage but unless You have purchased SPOM You must pay the reduced DLF shown in the Rental Agreement.
4.3 The DLF shown in the Rental Agreement is payable for each separate event and whether You are at fault or not. It is payable to Us within 7 days of Our demand being made to You.
4.4 The Rental Contract provides no cover for personal property owned by You, any unauthorised driver or any passenger even if Other Cover Products have been purchased to reduce the DLF.
4.5 If the Vehicle is involved in an Accident and You have purchased:
(a) SPOM, which is Our premium cover, Your DLF liability is nil;
(b) POM, Your DLF is reduced to the amount shown in the Rental Agreement and it includes WWI;
(c) LDW, Your DLF is reduced to the amount shown in the Rental Agreement but it does not include WWI;
(d) WWI, there is cover for windscreen and headlight damage and tyre punctures but no reduction in Your DLF and no cover for wheel damage, tyre damage, such as spiking or slashing, or damage to side and rear windows,
and each level of cover is subject to You not being in breach of the Rental Contract.
4.6 You must always pay and there is no cover for:
a) the DLF if there is Damage, unless You have purchased SPOM;
b) the cost of rectifying tyre punctures, windscreen or hedlight damage, unless You have purchased SPOM, POM or WWI;
c) Damage that occurs whilst a Commercial Vehicle is being driven in reverse;
d) Damage that is caused to a Vehicle with a convertible roof by overfilling the luggage compartment above the recommended level, and then activating the convertible roof mechanism;
e) Overhead Damage or any other Damage caused by:
i) contact between the vehicle and objects overhanging or obstructing the path of the Vehicle; or
ii)objects being placed on the roof of the Vehicle; or
iii) You or any person standing or sitting on the roof of the Vehicle.
f) Damage caused deliberately or recklessly by You, any unauthorised driver or any passenger of the Vehicle;
g) Damage to the underbody of the Vehicle and any resulting Damage linked to that underbody Damage;
h) any water Damage caused by immersion of the Vehicle in water, inclduing whilst the Vehicle is being transported;
i) Damage caused or contributed to by You or any driver where You or the driver leaves the scene of the Accident prior to the attendance of the Police or reporting the Accident to the police;
j) the full cost of replacing or repairing any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited to, child restraints and GPS units and lost keys;
k) Damage caused by use of the incorrect fuel type;
l) Damage if the Vehicle is taken into any area prohibited by the Rental Contract;
m) property that is stolen from the Vehicle, lost or damaged during the Rental Period or left in the Vehicle after the Vehicle is returned to the Rental Station;
n) loss or damage to Your property or the property of an entity related to You that arises from the use of the Vehicle.
4.7 If You or any driver whether authorised by Us or not breach the Rental Contract neither DLF nor Other Cover Products provide cover and You and any driver are each liable for:
a) Damage;
b) storage, repossession and recovery fees;
c) assessing fees;
d) roadside assistance;
e) administrative and legal costs of recovery;
even if Other Cover Products have been purchased to reduce the DLF.

5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 In this section, We set out the responsibilities You have to Us when You hire one of Our vehicles You should be aware that a failure to fulfill any of these responsibilities is a breach of the Rental Contract with the consequences that are set out in clause 4.6.
5.2 The vehicle must only be driven by You.
5.3 You must:
a) be no less than 21 years of age and additional charges will apply for specific vehicles and drivers under the age of 25;
b) hold a full, current, unrestricted driving licence for the Rental Period valid for the Vehicle and which is written in English or an international licence translated into English;
c) allow Us to inspect Your licence at any time during the Rental Period;
d) fully inspect the Vehicle at the Start of Rental to ensure the condition of the Vehicle and any pre-existing damage is acurately noted and shown in the Rental Agreement. If there is any discrepancy, You must notify Us prior to leaving the Rental Station;
e) tell Us if You will be using the Vehicle to driver interstate.
5.4 During the Rental Period
You must:
a) take all reasonable care of the Vehicle:
i) to prevent Damage;
ii) to ensure that the Vehicle is not overloaded by the number of persons or by the weight of goods carried;
iii) by using any security device fitted to or supplied with the Vehicle; and
iv) by protecting the Vehicle against inclement weather;
b) keep the Vehicle locked and the keys under Your personal control at all tiems. You must be able to produce those keys in the event of a theft;
c) maintain all of the Vehicle's engine and brake oils, engine coolant levels and tyre pressures;
d) use the correct fuel type;
e) comply with all seat belt laws and fines may be imposed on any driver or passenger who does not have a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened;
f) comply with all child restraint laws and ensure that for all children uner the age of seven years the restraint has been fitted correctly according to the age of the child and that the restraint is properly adjusted and fastened;
g) return the Vehicle andy any accessories supplied by Us including, but not limited to, child restraints and GPS units in the same condition as at the Start of Rental;
h) adhere to any mileage insturctions displayed in the Vehicle or set by the Rental Station;
i) immediately upon request provide Us and any government or competent authority Your full, accurate and up-to-date information relating to the use of the Vehicle during the Rental period.
5.5 You must never:
a) use the Vehicle when it is damaged or unsafe;
b) drive the Vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs or have a blood alcohol content or level of drugs present in blood, urine or oral fluid that exceeds the limit in the state or territory where the Vehicle is driven;
c) fail or refuse to undergo any breath, blood, oral fluid or urine test or drug impairment assessment in the state or territory in which the Vehicle is driven.
d) drive the Vehicle whilst Your driving licence is subject to any restriction or condition;
e) commit:
(i) any wilful, deliberate or criminal act, including an act of driver abuse;
(ii) an act of connivance with any person acting for You or on Your behalf,
that causes Damage;
f) drive the Vehicle dangerously or recklessly;
g) use a mobile phone or a GPS unit whilst the Vehicle is in motion or stationary but not parked unless the body of the phone or GPS unit is affixed to the Vehicle and the phone or GPS unit is not being held or touched at any time whilst being used.
h) leave the keys to the Vehicle in it or with it whilst it is unattended or unoccupied by You or any passenger;
i) leave the Vehicle unattended following an Accident and before the arrival of a tow or salvage operator;
j) modify the Vehicle in any way and no roof racks or towbars are permitted unless fitted by Us;
k) use the Vehicle for carriage of passengers or property for hire, fare or reward unless the Vehicle is a Commercial Vehicle and You have Our prior written authority;
l) use the Vehicle for off-roading, reliability trials, contest, speed testing, driving instruction, to propel or tow another vehicle, in violation of any legislation, order or regulation affecting the use, loading or condition of the Vehicle, or for any illegal purpose;
m) use the Vehicle for transporting any animals, unless specifically approved by Us. Additional cleaning charges may apply and will be shown in the Rental Agreement.
n) sell, rent or dispose of the Vehicle.
5.6 You and any passengers must not smoke in the Vehicle. It is an offence in some Australian states to smoke in a vehicle where there are passengers of less than 18 years of age. Additional cleaning charges will apply if there is a breach of this condition.
5.7 Parts of Australia are not suitable for access by rental vehicles. To prevent damage to the Vehicle and for Your own personal safety We strictly apply conditions that restrict Your use of the Vehicle.
5.8 Unless We have given Our prior written consent, You must never take the Vehicle:
a) on any Unsealed Road unless Unsealed Road Cover - 4WWD or ALWD has been purchased;
b) above the Snow Line unless Snow Cover has been purchased.
5.9 Even if Unsealed Road Cover - 4WD or ALWD has been purchased You must never take the Vehicle:
a) Off Road;
b) onto any island that is off mainland Australia or Tasmania;
c) on flood prone roads or any road where the Police or any government or statutory authority has issued a flood warning, caution or which has been closed;
d) onto any road where We have notified You that the use of the Vehicle is prohibited;

e) in Queensland:
i) north of Chillagoe or Georgetown;
ii) north of Cooktown or Laura;
iii) on the Burke Development Road;
iv) north of Maggieville;
v) on Unsealed roads north and west of Mt Isa;
vi) on the Bloomfield track;
vii) on the Savannah Way;

f) in Western Australia:
i) on the Gibb River Road;
ii) on the Cape Leveque Road and to Windjana Gorge;
iii) on the Cardabia Ningaloo Road;
iv) on the Tanami Track;

g) in the Northern Territory
i) on the road from Jim Jim Falls to Twin Falls;
ii) on the Larapinta and Manitjira Drives, commonly known as the "Mereenie Loop";
iii) on the Tanami Track.

6. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 When You make a reservation with Us We will provide a Vehicle that is in good working order for the Rental Period.
6.2 If the Vehicle breaks down during the Rental Period because of Our negligence or wilful default We will as soon as possible recover and repair the Vehicle. If the Vehicle cannot be repaired, We will use Our best endeavours to provide a replacement Vehicle of an equivalent size and standard to the previous Vehicle for the remainder of the Rental Period.
6.3 If it is not possible to conduct an inspection of the Vehicle with You at the end of the Rental Period We will use Our best endeavours to confrm the condition of the Vehicle with You within 4 working hours of the Final Inspection.
6.4 We are only responsible for any direct loss that you suffer as a result of Our breach of the Rental Contract. We are not responsible for missed flights, disrupted travel or holiday plans, loss of enjoyment or opportunity, indirect or consequential loss.

7. BREAKDOWN, ACCIDENT AND REPAIR
7.1 Inherent mechanical faults in the Vehicle receive free roadside assistance.
7.2 Fees and charges apply for all other faults or driver induced errors, including but not limited to:
a) Incorrect refuelling;
b) a flat battery;
c)lost keys;
d) keys locked in the Vehicle;
e) tyre changing.
7.3 We reserve the right not to replace the Vehicle if it is involved in a major accident or there has been major Damage or You have breached the Rental Contract;
7.4 If:
a) a warning light appears; or
b) You see or become aware of low engine or brake oils, engine coolant levels or tyre pressures; or
c) the Vehicle develops any fault during the Rental Period.
You must inform Us immediately via the contact details in the Vehicle and in the Rental Agreement and not use the Vehicle unless We have authorised You to do so. If You fail to notify Us and continue to use the Vehicle You will be responsible for any Damage.
7.5 You must not let anyone work on the Vehicle or arrange or undertake any repairs to the Vehicle or towing or salvage of it unless We have given You Our prior authority. You must keep and produce to Us the original tax invoices and receipts for any repairs, towing or salvage and You will be reimbursed only if these expenses have been authorised by Us. Any entitlement to reimbursement is subject to there being no breach of the Rental Contract.
7.6 If You have an Accident, You must;
a) get the names and addresses of all persons involved, including witnesses;
b) make the Vehicle secure, inform the Police and notify Us immediately;
c) supply Us with any information concerning the driver of the Vehicle and You must allow Us direct access to the driver of the Vehicle and You must fully co-operate in allowing Us to gain such access;
d) not make or give any offer, promise of payment, settlement, waiver, release indemnity or admission of liability;
e) permit and assist Us to bring, defend, enforce or settle any legal proceedings against a third party, including attending at a lawyer's office and/or court;
f) allow Us to claim in Your name under any applicable substitue vehicle insurance, and do everything that may be required to assist Us in making such a claim;
g) complete all documentation that We require and forward any third party correspondence or court documents to Us within 7 days of receipt.

8. END OF RENTAL CONTRACT
8.1 At the end of the Rental Period, in addition to Your obligations under clauses 3.1 and 3.2, You must return the Vehicle to Us:
a) to the Rental Station;
b) in the same condition it was in at the Start of Rental;
c) at the date and time set in The Rental Agreement.
8.2 We allow a grace period of 30 minutes for the return of the Vehicle but if it is returned to Us more than 30 minutes after the time set for its return in the Rental Agreement, You will be charged one full day's extra rental. Standard daily rates will apply if the Vehicle is returned to Us more than 24 hours after the time set ofr its return in the Rental Agreement unless the Rental Contract has been extended by Us. You will also be liable for any repossession charges, Damage or any costs We incur.

8.3 If You return the Vehicle to a rental station other that that shown in the Rental Agreement, or when the Rental Station is closed, or any place other than a Europcar rental station:
a) a one way fee may apply:
b) You will be deemed to have returned the Vehicle only after the Final Inspection of it has been conducted by Us; and
c) the Rental Charges will continue and You will be responsible for Damage until that Final Inspection.
8.4 A bond that has been prepaid to Us is fully refundable to You provided that at the end of the Rental Period:
a) all amounts due to us under the Rental Contract have been paid;
b)the Vehicle has been returned to the Rental Station at the date and itme set in the Rental Agreement;
c) there is no Damage;
d)the interior and exterior are clean;
e) the Vehicle has a full tank of fuel; and
f) the Rental Contract has not been breached.
We reserve the right to retain all or part of a bond if there is a breach of any of these conditons.
8.5 If We terminate the Rental Contract it will not affect Our right to receive any money We are owed under the Rental Contract. We can also claim reasonable costs from You if You do not meet any of the requirements of the Rental Contract.

9. BREACH OF RENTAL CONTRACT
9.1 We may terminate the Rental Contract and take immediate possession of the Vehicle if:
a) You breach the Rental Contract; or
b) a reckless breach of road or traffic legislation has taken place
9.2 If the Rental Contract is terminated by Us You must pay for:
a) Damage;
b) Storage and recovery fees;
c) assessing fees;
d) roadside assistance;
e) administrative and legal costs of recovery;
f) all reasonable costs and charges under the Rental Contract

9.3 If We have terminated the Rental Contract You give Us permission to access and enter Your premises to repossess the Vehicle without using unreasonable force or causing damage.

10 APPLICABLE LAW
10.1 You have rights covered by consumer legislation and neither this clause nor any other provision of the Rental Contract is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any implied terms or rights You may have under the Trade Practices Act or any other Federal, State or Territory legislation in Australia.
10.2 The laws of the state in which the Rental Station is situated and of the Commonweatlth of Australia govern the Rental Contract.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1 If You believe there has been an error in Your account or any complaint, Our staff at the Rental Station will help You in every way they can. If they are unable to assist You or if Your concerns are not resolved to Your satisfaction You may refer the matter to Our internal dispute resolution process.
11.2 Our internal disputes resolution officer will investigate the matter and try to reach a satisfactory outcome. You will be advised of Our final decision within 15 working days of rthe receipt of the referral.

12. PRIVACY POLICY
12.1 We collect and use Your personal information to provide You with the best level of service possible.
12.2 We respect Your privacy so We take all reasonable steps to make sure that Your personal information is accurate and up to date and that it is protected from misuse, unauthorised access or wrongful disclosure.
12.3 Your personal information may be disclosed to related and non-related third parties with whom We have arrangements to protect Your privacy, such as one of Our program partners.
12.4 You personal information may also be entered into Our centralised database which is managed by Europcar International nd may be accessed by Personnel, franchisees and licensees within that group all of which are governed by group rules that protect Your privacy.
12.5 We recommend that You visit Our website www.europcar.com.au where Our privacy policy is comprehensively set out.

13. GENERAL
13.1 If you agree to make an optional contribution towards Europcar Greenfleet, We will pay the full amount of Your contribution towards that initiative and its administration.
13.2 If You are the holder of a coprorate account with Us, the Terms and Conditions must be read in conjunction with Your signed contract. In the event of any inconsistencies or ambiguity, these Terms and Conditions will prevail.

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While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.

Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice.

If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.

Vehicle capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.

Refund Policy
We are committed to providing a quality service and aim for complete customer satisfaction. In the event of cancellation, any refunds or penalties are detailed in the terms and conditions of your selected vehicle that you are asked to read and accept at time of booking. In the event you are unsatisfied with our service, please contact us within 48 hours of placing your booking or request and we will work to resolve any issues and determine if compensation is due. In the event you have completed your rental and are unhappy with your vehicle, we are happy to assist you in seeking compensation from the operator of the vehicle.


This website is owned and operated by Car Rental Republic Ltd, a specialist in worldwide car rental distribution. Our financial centre and marketing office is based at Level 4 Excelsior House, 6 Commerce St , Auckland, New Zealand. Thank you for booking with us.