New Zealand Rental Car Hire Service in New Zealand

A-Motuka is a Christchurch Based company with associated branches NZ wide. We aim to provide you with an efficient, friendly, personal service with a safe, clean, late model, quality rental car at an affordable price.

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This rental agreement is made on the date specified in the Schedule on the reverse side hereof between A-Motuka Rental Cars (2004) Ltd ("the owner") and the customer ("the hirer") whose name and address appears in the Schedule on the reverse side.

The owner and hirer agree as follows:

1. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

The owner will let and the hirer will take on the motor vehicle described in the vehicle section on the terms set out in this agreement.

2. DURATION OF HIRE

The term of hire shall commence and cease at the time and dates specified in the schedule. Rental days are calculated on a 24 hour basis from time of pickup. If the hirer returns the vehicle late the first hour is free any later than the first hour incurs a 1 days full rental charge. The owner must authorise any rental extension beyond that specified in the rental agreement prior to the return of the vehicle and this is subject to availability of the vehicle. The owner reserves the right to charge a penalty fee of NZ$500 plus the daily rental rate for anyone in breach of this.

3. PERSONS WHO MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE

The vehicle may be driven during the full period of the hire only by the persons named in the Schedule, and only if they hold a current driver's licence. (Note: only persons 18 years and over may be hirers and authorised drivers).

4. PAYMENT BY HIRER

1. The hirer shall pay the owner in full prior to dispatch (as payment for the hire of the vehicle for the agreed period) the sum specified in the Schedule. The hirer must have a credit card or provide a cash bond of the amount the vehicle excess. This cash bond will be returned to the customer 1 month after the hire has ended. The hirer agrees to pay any additional costs in connection with the hire including (but not limited to) parking and speed camera fines, puncture repair and relocation and cleaning fees as incurred in connection with the hirer's possession of the vehicle, including those which become apparent following termination of the hire. The hirer authorises the owner to debit his charge card for the same.
2. In addition to the payment specified in this clause the hirer shall pay to the owner the sums specified in the Schedule for Insurance Cover as set out in this agreement.
3. The hirer shall pay for all petrol or diesel (but not oil) used in the vehicle during the period of the hire.
4. The following credit cards will be accepted: Visa & MasterCard.

4. HIRER'S OBLIGATIONS

The hirer shall ensure that all responsible care is taken in handling and parking the vehicle and that it is left securely locked when not in use. (Note: This clause requires all responsible care to be taken for the vehicle. Animals are not permitted in the vehicle at any time and all vehicles are non smoking).

INSURANCE

1. Subject to the exclusions of that set out below, the hirer and any other driver authorised to drive the vehicle is fully indemnified in respect of any liability that he/she may have to the owner in respect of loss of or damage to the vehicle and its accessories and spare parts and any consequential loss of revenue or other expenses of the owner, including towing and salvage costs associated with the recovery of the vehicle and its accessories and spare parts.
2. Subject to the exclusions set out below, the hirer and any driver authorised to drive the vehicle is indemnified up to a limit of NZ$2,000,000.00; this is in respect of any liability he or she might have for damage to any property (including injury to any animal) belonging to any other person and arising out of use of the vehicles.
3. Third Party insurance is included in the quoted rate. The third party insurance covers you for all damage to a third party vehicle in the unlikely event of an accident.

EXCLUSIONS

Excess options do not cover water submersion or salt-water damage, damage or loss of lights, tyres (unless hirer has taken Additional Tyre /Windscreen Waiver), roof, underbody and vehicle interior, and any damage caused from the use of snow chains and roof rack systems. Excess options also do not cover the cost to replace keys which have been lost or the cost of retrieval of keys which have been locked inside a vehicle. All excess options are void if the terms of the rental agreement are breached.

BOND

1. A bond is required for all hires. You will be asked to sign a separate security bond in the form of a credit card imprint. This bond is held by the owner and is NOT banked; it is our guarantee that the hirer will return the vehicle on time and in the condition that it was hired in. Credit cards from holders who are not present when the car is hired can be accepted as security providing we receive an authority from the holder that the card can be used specifically for the hire in question - this must include a statement along the lines of: "I, (card holders name), give authorization to A-Motuka Rental Cars to use my (card type) card as security for insurance purposes in the hire of(name of driver/hirer) for the dates (dates of hire)" This needs to be faxed or emailed at least 3 working days prior to the scheduled pick up date. The credit card must have sufficient free funds to cover the excess; we do not lock up any money to cover the excess but there is the expectation that this will be available if required.
2. The owner reserves the right to bank the bond excess for a period of up to 3 months after the termination of the hire agreement to cover the cost of un-notified parking or speeding infringements or damage to third parties or their property.
3. Where the third party causes damage, the hirer is liable for damages as specified in their rental agreement. As insurance is not compulsory in New Zealand there is no guarantee that these damages will be recovered, therefore the bond may be banked and not refunded.
4. Where the car has been returned during or outside office hours and the vehicle has undiscovered damage to the windscreen or body of the car not covered by insurance, the client will be charged and sent a letter summarizing the cost of repairs.
5. A bond shall be taken for each accident. In the event of a replacement vehicle being dispatched, the bond will be twice that of the original vehicle.

KILOMETERS

Unlimited kilometres are included on rentals with a duration of 4 days or more. Otherwise, kilometre charges may apply. The Total Distance that the hirer may run the vehicle during the period of the hire shall not exceed ___________Kilometres.

5. INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS

1. Water submersion or salt-water damage is not covered by any insurance option. Driving on the incorrect side of the road causing damage or injury is also not covered by insurance.
2. Personal belongings are not covered. We recommend the hirer does not leave valuables in the vehicle and should take out personal insurance.
3. All Excess Reduction is void if the terms of the Rental Agreement are breached. The hirer will be responsible for the total cost of any damage. This will also include any damage caused by wilful conduct ( e.g sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle) and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
4. The vehicle is wilfully or recklessly damaged by the hirer or any other person named in the Schedule to this agreement or driving the vehicle under the authorisation of the hirer, or is lost as the result of wilful or reckless behaviour of the hirer or any such person. (Note: Punctures, damage to tyres, rims, burning out a clutch and any damage arising from using the vehicle to propel any other vehicle are regarded as wilful or reckless damage).
5. None of the insurance options cover the incorrect use of fuel (fuel being diesel or petrol). The hirer will be responsible for any associated costs.
6. The hirer will be responsible for the cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which has become bogged, regardless of the insurance options taken.
7. If the vehicle is operated in any race, speed test, rally or contest; insurance is void.
8. The hirer is not a body corporate or department of State and the vehicle is driven by any person not named in the Schedule to this agreement.
9. The vehicle is driven by any person who at the time when he/she drives the vehicle is disqualified from holding or has never held a driver's licence appropriate for that vehicle.
10. The vehicle is operated on any of the following roads: Ninety Mile Beach (Northland), Russell Road, Roads North of Colville Township, Ball Hutt Road (Mt Cook), Skippers Road (Queenstown) and any other roads as directed on the day and written below. _________________________________________________________________________
11. The vehicle is operated outside of the hire or any agreed extension of that term.
12. It is agreed between the owner and the hirer that section 11 of the Insurance Law Reform Act 1977 shall apply with respect to the above exclusions as if this clause constitutes a contract of insurance.
13. The full excess amount is require to be paid where damage or loss resulting from the theft or conversion or attempted theft or conversion of the vehicle.
14. Insurance is not valid on unsealed roads.

The hirer acknowledges that he/she shall be liable in respect of the first $..........+GST of the damage or loss referred to in the insurance cover specified in this clause. The hirer acknowledges that they have read and are aware of the insurance exclusions.

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Signature of hirer.

You should not sign this unless you are sure you understand its effect.

6. ADDITIONAL HIRE COSTS

• First driver is free, additional drivers are NZ$1.00 each per day.
• After Hours dispatches are available on request only. A fee may incur for these. A pre registration form may be required to be completed and returned to the owner at least 48hrs prior to travel.
• A processing fee of NZ$50 will be charged for any unpaid parking and speeding fines incurred during the rental period. This is regardless of whether knowledge of these is known.
• Maps provided with the vehicle are free of charge unless removed from the vehicle. All maps removed from vehicles will incur a $50 per map fee.
• All vehicles are non smoking and cleaning fees of up to $100 will be charged if this is breached.

Cancellation Fees

Cancellation fees apply to all cancellations within 7 days of the pickup date. For cancellations 7 days prior to the pickup date, a fee of 50% of the total hire costs is charged. For cancellations 5 days prior to pick up will incur a 75% of total hire costs being charged. For cancellations on the pickup date, or no shows, a fee of 100% of the gross rental is applied which will be charged to hirers credit card. There is no refund for late pick ups or early return of vehicle, or on any deposits made.

7. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

1. The owner shall deliver the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy condition.
2. The owner shall be responsible for all ordinary and extraordinary costs of running the vehicle during the term of hire except that by the terms of this agreement those costs are payable by the hirer. (Note: the hirer shall as soon as practicable in any event within 24 hours notify the owner of any complaints, defects or failure of the vehicle, or claims against the owner or its agents. If the hirer fails to do so the hirer may be deemed to have waived the same and the company will not be liable for any claims resulting there from).
3. Any mechanical or towing expenses required for the vehicle must be authorised by the owner prior to the repairs or towing taking place. Failure to authorise these expenses may result in the hirer being held liable for the costs.

8. MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND ACCIDENTS

1. Any problems associated with the vehicle including equipment failure must be reported to the owner as soon as possible within 24 hours in order to give the owner the opportunity to rectify the problem during the rental period. We do not accept liability for any claims submitted after this period.
2. All vehicles are registered with the Automobile Association (AA) for 24/7 roadside assistance. This service covers any mechanical faults with the vehicle. Please note that the AA does not cover the following and the associated costs will be the responsibility of the hirer;
   • The vehicle running out of fuel
   • Keys being locked inside the vehicle or lost
   • Flat batteries as a result of the lights or keys being left on
   • A breakdown as a result of damage caused in an accident
   • PHONE AA TOLL-FREE 0800 734 543 OR FROM MOBILE *222
3. The hirer shall ensure that no persons shall interfere with the distance recorder or speedometer, or except in an emergency any part of the engine, transmission, braking or suspension system of the vehicle.
4. All AA non-mechanical call-outs will incur a call-out charge of NZ$85.
5. The AA service operates 24hrs, however for mechanical repairs outside office hours (including weekends), some delays may occur. The owner will always endeavor to have the car repaired in the shortest time possible.
6. The availability of an Exchange Vehicle is not guaranteed; provision is subject to availability, client location, accident liability and remaining hire duration. Hirer charges may be incurred (see below)
   • If an Exchange Vehicle is required as a result of an accident, the hirer is responsible for making their own way to the nearest branch or pickup location
   • A-Motuka Rental Cars may offer the hirer the option of paying an "Exchange Vehicle Relocation Fee" to send a driver to deliver the Exchange Vehicle to the hirer's location
   • The hirer will pay for any costs relating to delivery of a change-over vehicle as a result of any single vehicle accident. This charge applies irrespective of any excess reduction taken.
7. Even if the hirer has taken insurance they are still responsible for keys being locked in the car and for changing tyres.
8. No replacement vehicle will be provided without receipt of a completed insurance claim form where one is required.
9. In the event of an accident occurring and an Exchange Vehicle is not available, A-Motuka Rental Cars will not be liable for any resulting accommodation or living expenses that are in incurred.

9. USE OF THE VEHICLE

The hirer shall not use or permit to use the vehicle to be used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, unless the vehicle is hired with the knowledge of the owner for use in a passenger service licensed under Part 1 of The Transport Services Licensing Act 1989.

THE HIRER SHALL NOT:

1. Sublet or hire the vehicle to any other person.
2. Permit the vehicle to be operated outside his or her authority.
3. Operate the vehicle, or permit it to be operated in any race, speed test, rally or contest.
4. Operate the vehicle or permit it to be operated in breach of the Transport Act 1962, the Traffic Regulations 1976 or any other Act, regulations or by laws relating to road traffic.
5. Operate the vehicle or permit it to be operated for the transport of more than the number of passengers or more than the weight of passengers or more than the weight of goods specified in the certificate of loading for the vehicle.
6. Drive or permit the vehicle to be driven by any other persons if at the time of his driving the vehicle the hirer or any other person is not the holder of a current driver's Licence appropriate for the vehicle.

10. RETURN OF THE VEHICLE

The hirer shall at or before the expiry of the term of hire, deliver the vehicle to the branch detailed in the Schedule, or obtain the owner's consent to the continuation of the hire. (Note: No refund is available to the hirer if the vehicle is returned earlier than stated in the Schedule).

The vehicle is to be returned in a clean and tidy condition. The vehicle is to be returned with a full tank of petrol; if it is not filled with fuel a NZ$20 administration fee will apply in addition to the cost of the fuel. If not returned to the branch detailed, a relocation fee of NZ$500 may be charged.

11. BREACH OF CONTRACT

The owner shall have the right to terminate the hire and take immediate possession of the vehicle if the hirer fails to comply with any Terms and Conditions of this agreement or if the vehicle is damaged. The termination of the hire under the authority of this clause shall be without prejudice to the other rights of the owner and the rights of the hirer under this agreement or otherwise.

The hirer also agrees to undertake to pay the account in full on or before the due date. In default of such prompt payment, you undertake to pay late payment fees of 2% per week on any outstanding and to indemnify us and pay all costs and expenses which we may incur recovering from you any overdue account.

The hirer acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions of the above terms and conditions.