CVM World Rentals

Terms & Conditions

Please find below our Terms & Conditions for your vehicle rental with CVM World Rentals.

    1. The Owner means CVM World Limited (CVMW) and includes its successors or assigns.
    2. The Hirer means the company, firm, person or public authority shown overleaf taking the Owner’s Vehicles on hire and includes their successors or personal representatives.
    3. “Rental” means all classes of vehicles, which the Owner agrees to hire to the hirer.
    4. The term “Owner’s Employee” shall mean any employee of the Owner whose job is either to drive or to provide any other services in connection with the vehicle.
    5. Hire rates are the Owner’s current standard rates unless otherwise agreed.
    6. Weekly rates are for a 7-day week. Monthly rates are for a 28-day period.
    7. These terms and conditions shall apply to the hire of all Vehicles by the Owner to the Hirer and shall not be overridden by any terms and conditions of the Hirer.
    8. No variation of these terms and conditions will be effective unless agreed in writing by a director of the Owner. All terms other than those expressly set out in these terms and conditions are hereby excluded.
    9. Acceptance of the vehicle on site by the Hirer or its delivery on site in accordance with the Hirer’s instructions signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions unless otherwise agreed in writing.
    10. Where the Hirer deals with the Owner as a consumer these terms and conditions do not and will not affect his statutory rights.
    11. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of England.

  1. Basis of charging: The Vehicle is hired to the Hirer subject to these terms and conditions and to the terms set out overleaf. The Hirer agrees to pay the hire charges which will commence from the time and at the rate(s) shown overleaf and continue until the vehicle is returned to or collected by the Owner and a receipt issued by the Owner.
  2. Other charges: Hire charges relate solely to the hire of the Vehicle. They do not include fuel as all rentals are fuelled on a full-to-full basis, carriage to and from the Owner’s premises, charges in relation to the supply of an Owner’s Employee, or any other costs incurred by the Owner, all or which will be charged separately to the Hirer.
  3. Payment terms: All charges are payable in advance of hire periods. Account options are subject to agreement in writing by a director of the Owner. A deposit of £250 is required for all bookings, this is refundable on return of the vehicle following an inspection to ensure that it meets the fair wear and tear policy as per the BVRLA. A cancelation charge of £60 will apply if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the hire period commencing.
  4. Responsibility of persons signing: The person signing overleaf warrants that they have the authority of the Hirer to make the contract on the Hirer’s behalf. The Owner shall be entitled to treat the Hirer as contractually bound by these terms and conditions unless the Hirer can demonstrate that there were no reasonable grounds for the Owner to believe that such person had authority to bind the Hirer.
  5. Delivery in good order: The person signing overleaf has been afforded an opportunity to inspect the vehicle which is deemed to be in good working order and wholly free from damage at the time of signature. If the vehicle has been accepted on site by the Hirer, the vehicle is also deemed to be in good working order and wholly free from damage at the time of delivery.
  6. Lost, non-returned, damaged or unclean vehicles: The Hirer must immediately notify both the Owner and the police of any loss or theft of the vehicle. When the vehicle is not returned or is returned incomplete the liability of the Hirer shall only cease when the Hirer pays to the Owner the manufacturer’s current list price for the missing or incomplete item of vehicle. In the event that vehicle is manufactured to the Owner’s design the cost of the missing or incomplete item is the current price charged by the Owner to a customer who wishes to purchase that item of Vehicle. The Hirer agrees to pay to the Owner all costs incurred by the Owner in rectifying the condition of the vehicle if it is returned damaged unclean or incomplete. Hire charges will continue until such rectification is complete. If a deep cleaning requirement is identified by CVM World, a charge of £150 plus VAT per vehicle will be applied; vehicles fitted with chemical toilets that require CVM World to empty and or clean, a charge of £100 plus VAT per vehicle will be applied.
  7. Maintenance of vehicle and breakdown procedures: The Hirer shall ensure that the Vehicle remains safe, serviceable and clean. Any breakdown or any unsatisfactory working of Vehicle must be immediately notified to the Owner. Under no circumstances shall the Hirer repair the Vehicle, except for punctures, unless authorised by the Owner. Such Vehicle must be returned to the Owner’s premises for examination or when rectification elsewhere is requested, the Hirer agrees to pay carriage if required by the Owner. Punctures are to be mended by and at the cost of the Hirer.
  8. Safe use of the Vehicle: The Hirer confirms that it has the necessary knowledge and experience to operate and use the Vehicle. The Hirer will not misuse the Vehicle. The Hirer will not allow any person to use the Vehicle who is not properly instructed in its use and will ensure that all applicable health and safety rules and regulations are observed.
  9. Security of the Vehicle: The Hirer shall not sell or otherwise part with possession and/or control of the Vehicle and shall remain responsible for the Vehicle and its safekeeping during the hire period. Vehicle must not be removed without the authority of the Owner from the site specified by the Hirer if the Vehicle is collected by the Hirer, or from the address to which the Owner has delivered the Vehicle. The Hirer shall keep the site at which the Vehicle is located safe and secure.
  10. Hirer’s responsibility – third parties: The Hirer shall fully and completely indemnify the Owner in respect of all claims by any person whatsoever for injury to person or loss or damage to property howsoever caused including all costs and charges in connection therewith and arising from or in connection with the use of the Vehicle and whether or not arising under statute or common law or from the negligence or breach of duty or other wrongful act or omission of the Owner or any of the Owner’s Employees.
  11. Consequential losses: The Owner shall not be liable for any consequential expenses, liabilities, losses, claims or proceedings whatsoever caused by, or arising out of, the late delivery, non-delivery, unsuitability or repossession of the Vehicle, or any breakdown or defect in the Vehicle.
  12. Insurance and notification or accidents: The Hirer shall be responsible for obtaining all prudent insurance cover, including third party liability and cover against loss or damage to the Vehicle. The Hirer shall produce on demand to the Owner a copy of the policy or policies. The Hirer shall hold on trust for the owner all policy proceeds in or towards satisfaction of the Hirer’s obligations. If the Vehicle is involved in any accident resulting in injury to persons or damage to property immediate notice must be given to the Owner by telephone and confirmed in writing. The Hirer shall not admit any liability or compromise any claim relating to the Vehicle without the consent in writing of the Owner.
  13. Period and determination of hire: If the Hirer is an individual within the meaning of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 the maximum period of hire shall be one (1) week. The Owner shall be entitled at any time and for any reason whatsoever and without explanation to terminate with immediate effect the hire contract and to repossess the Vehicle.
  14. Right of access: The Hirer shall allow the Owner access to the Vehicle at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, replacement or repossession.
  15. A storage charge will be applied from day 4 after your given delivery / collection date and will be charge at £50 per day for the first 7 days and £100 per day from day 8 onwards. Such charge will need to be paid (cleared funds in our account) before the revised delivery / collection takes place.
  16. If applicable the Hirer will pay VAT on all Rental Amounts and any other amounts due under this Agreement upon which VAT is chargeable at the applicable rate.
  17. Fair Wear and Tear means fair wear and tear in accordance with the guidelines of CVMW Limited
  18. Invalidation: Should any of these terms and conditions be held to be invalid such invalidation will not affect the validity of the remaining terms and conditions.
  19. The vehicle you hire may be fitted with a tracking device, and by signing this agreement you agree that we have your consent to record and use any data we collect. The tracking device will be used to ensure safe and compliant operation of the vehicle in line with the terms of this agreement. If the vehicle is not returned on the agreed date, time and place, we will use the data recorded on the device to recover our vehicle.
  20. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, this Agreement shall be interpreted so that any expression which is not in current use in those countries shall be given the nearest equivalent meaning.
  21. Rights of Third Parties: This Agreement does not create any rights in favour of any person who is not a party to this Agreement. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply.
  22. The customer is advised that the vehicle will undergo an inspection in-line with the agreed fair wear and tear policy upon return to CVMW. A Vehicle Collection Inspection Report will be completed by CVMW’s collection agent on CVMW’s behalf. To agree and sign the Vehicle Collection Inspection Report. CVMW’s collection agent will provide a copy of the signed Vehicle Collection Inspection Report with the Hirer.
  23. If in CVMW’s reasonable opinion there is any loss or damage to the Vehicle, in excess of fair wear and tear, having regard only to the agreed usage, age and mileage of the vehicle, the Hirer will pay CVMW the reasonable costs of repair or replacement of any part, parts or accessories as a Recharge Item.
  24. The Vehicle may only be used in connection with the Hirer’s business or the social, domestic and pleasure purposes of any employee or agent duly authorised by the Hirer to operate the Vehicle.
  25. The Hirer must not use the Vehicle for: any purpose which is illegal, or when unsafe or unfit to drive; racing, rallying, pace-making, off-road activity, pursuit, surveillance or similar purpose, save where Vehicles are specifically provided for the same and such purpose has been agreed in writing; taxi, courtesy car or for chauffeur services; hiring or for hire and reward; a purpose for which the Vehicle is not designed.
  26. The Hirer shall until the Vehicle is returned to CVMW: operate the Vehicle in a lawful manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, including without limitation daily checks and maintenance and operation of any Specialist Equipment.
  27. Not use the Vehicle for the carriage of loads in excess of that Vehicle’s load carrying capacity, distribute all loads evenly thereon, and not carry any goods thereon which may damage that Vehicle or render it unfit to carry other goods; bear the risk of and be responsible for any loss, delay or damage, howsoever caused, to the goods carried, deposited on or left in or on the Vehicle and the Hirer agrees to release and indemnify CVMW from any claims arising there from; notify CVMW of any change in the nature of operation or usage of the Vehicle.
  28. Maintain records detailing drivers’ names and addresses from time to time and supply such information to CVMW on request; make the Vehicle available when requested for work during the appointed repairing agent’s normal working hours in a reasonably clean condition.
  29. Keep the Vehicle free from any legal process including, without limitation any distress, lien, execution, diligence or pounding and, notwithstanding the foregoing, if any such legal process does affect the Vehicle immediately inform CVMW by telephone with subsequent written confirmation within three working days; repay to CVMW on demand and on a full indemnity basis all costs, charges and expenses incurred in ascertaining the whereabouts of any Vehicle. The Hirer must pay all fixed penalty charges, fines, congestion charges, ULEZ, or any other penalties in connection with the Vehicle or its use. If CVMW pays or transfers liability to the Hirer for any of these amounts the Hirer will repay CVMW any amounts so paid and CVMW’s reasonable administration fee of £55 + vat as advised to the Hirer from time to time.
  30. As the Hirer is not the legal owner of the vehicle the Hirer must not sell, assign, sub-hire, charge, or otherwise dispose of or part with possession of the Vehicle.
  31. Early Returns: Your rental is for the period agreed under the Rental Agreement and any extensions thereof. We do not offer any refunds for early returns (except through prior agreement or extenuating circumstances).
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