Terms and conditions

GENERAL TERMS FOR RENTING A CAR


The rented car can be used only strict compliance with the traffic law and all its modifications, to the the decisions and regulations that modify or complete the traffic law in force, on the date of signing this contract. Any violation related to the object of this contract and of these rules shall automatically lead to additional costs which will be invoiced to the client.

By signing this lease contract, the renters binds himself to the following:

To respect all Romanian laws in force related to street traffic

Not to take the vehicle outside the Romanian borders

Not to lend the vehicle to other persons who are not  included in the contract

Not to use the vehicle for trading or other purposes

Not to rent the vehicle to third parties

Not to allow overloading of the vehicle (no of seats and weight) above the limit set in the registration heel

Not to use the vehicle for races, contests, other self tests

To repair the vehicle only in a car service agreed by the owner

Not to leave the vehicle unlocked, with they keys in the ignition and/or with open windows or trunk

To use the vehicle only in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations and only with the destination stipulated in this contract

To drive the vechicle only on public roads, driving it on forest roads, on mountain trips or damaged roads being forbidden

Not to push or tow any vehicle, trailer or other object

Not to drive under alcoholic drinks, narcotics or other substance which might affect concentration.  Any violation of the above provisions shall call forth withholding the guarantee and request of other material damages if the vehicle was damaged as a result of not respecting the above mentioned.

Also, the renter binds himself to inform the company representative immediately in case he notices light bulbs inside the board or any other anbormal behaviour related to the functioning of the vehicle, which may endanger the technical status or even the traffic security conditions.  


RENTAL CONDITIONS


Parties:


The rented car is the property of Rent a Car company, the owner authorizing its use by the renter registered in the contract only during the period of time stipulated in written and in compliance with the contidions stipulated in it. The owner has the right to refuse the car rent or the extension of the car rent. 


Age:  The person who wants to rent and drive the vehicle must be at least 21 years old and to be the holder of a B cathegory driving licence for minimum one year. The vehicle can be driven only by the person registered in the contract.


KM limit: For the entire rental period of time, the kilometers are limitless. Nevertheless, for long-term rental, o number of 4.000 kms/month shall not be exceeded. 

 

Rental fee: includes regular testing, vehicle’s registration, oil changes, civil insurance for car owners, CASCO insurance, road tax, VAT, replacing the faulty vehicle if the fault is not a result of the improper use of the rented vehicle, but of the reasons strictly related to the vehicle itself.


Delivery/Receipt: The vehicle is handed over in good condition, without hidden faults that would prevent its good functioning, clean inside and outside and with its tank full. Thus, the client shall bring it back in the same conditions; otherwise, the owner will charge from the warranty any missing or wrong item of car or inventory items, in accordance with this contract.


Return: The lessee is obliged to return the car at the date and time stated in the contract and in the same initial status. The minimum rental period is 24 hours; for a delay of more than 3 hours, another rental day will be considered and charged. For unannounced delays for more than 5 hours, the owner will consider it a case of fault and will lay claim for car theft at the police. Using the vehicle over the term of lease without written approval to do so, is a felony of illegal appropriation of the vehicle and shall be punished in accordance with the Roman Criminal Code, the owner having the right to act according to the law.


Additional fees: Any fine, flat tire, road or parking fees etc. as well as the counter value of possible repairs during the rental period, occurred because of the renter, shall be borne by him. In addition, if, after a car accident caused by the renter, the vehicle cannot be transported on wheels, by signing this contract the customer is obliged to pay the platform transportation costs up to the headquarters where he rented the vehicle. 

 

Special mentions:

Any complaint about the vehicle status must be made right after its receipt. 

The fee for cars returned without full tank of fuel is 1.5 Euros / liter. 

 

RENTAL CONDITIONS

 

For the rented vehicle, the renter will pay a guarantee depending on the vehicle class, between 200-900 EUR. 

The guarantee will be reimbursed to the client once the contract is terminated provided he hands over the car in the same condition he took it. The guaranty can be withheld from the renter - partially or integrally, depending on the severity of the following situations:

- in case of vehicle damage caused from the renter’s fault or negligence (damage caused by a traffic accident or improper car parking that leads to finding it damaged in the parking lot). In these cases, the franchise Casco fee charge is at least 150 Euros; 

- in case the returned car is damaged and the renter does not present any documentary evidence (minutes prepared by the police, repair authorization, amicable car accident settlement, copies of documents belonging to other drivers involved in the accident); 

- if after any kind of technical malfunction or accident, the renter abandons the car and omits to supervise it; 

- in case the rented vehicle is maliciously exploited and this led to the car’s internal damages (staining or burning the upholstery, fouling the car dome or losing the key or the inventory items, damage to wheels and tires - items not covered by Casco); 

- in case of damage caused by improper operation of the vehicle: breaking the oil tank, engine shield damage, clutch damage caused by excessive skid (on snow, mud or wet grass); 

- in case the customer ignores faults in the ignition of lamps board and continues using the car, causing technical failure. 

 

INSURANCE

 

A daily rate can be charged for zero responsibility in case of damage or theft. In this case paying the guarantee is no longer needed. Zero responsibility insurance shall not ber reimbursed to the customer at the end of the rental period. . Responsibility insurance starts from 4Euros / day to 30 / Euros / day depending on the model chosen. 

Insurance does not cover damage to engine products or to its parts, which are caused from the customer's fault due to improper use and which will be certified by a specialized car service. 

Insurance does not cover damage caused by incidents produced by the client because of alcohol and drugs consumption or of other substances prohibited by law. In these cases, the customer will bear all repair expenses, including the days during which the vehicle is in car service, being also exclusively responsible for his deeds. 

The insurance does not indemnify car theft where it is left with the keys in the ignition, unlocked and unsupervised. For theft compensation, it is compulsory to present the key the customer received with the car. 

During this contract, the customer is liable for all damage caused to third parties in case they have further requests, or if the damages value exceeds the insured amount. 

 

ENDEAVOURS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

 

In case of accident, damage or theft, the renter has, above all, the obligation to immediately call the rental company to inform it about the incident and to be guided in situation solving. Then the following documents must be obtained:

In case of accident, damage or theft, the renter has, above all, the obligation to immediately call the rental company to inform it about the incident and to be guided in situation solving. Then the following documents must be obtained:

Amicable car accident settlement completely filled out - if the parties mutually recognize their guilt. 

In case of accident with aggravating circumstances requiring police intervention, the following must be obtained:

Police Report / Minutes that must include the signature of the police officer who drafted the report, the stamp of the police station and a note that the vehicle was / was not driven under the influence of alcoholic drinks.

Authorization for repairs that must include the police signature and stamp, and absolutely all the car damaged elements, from the worst to the smallest scratch

Copies of ID and of the driving licenses of the other drivers involved in the accident.

Copies of the insurance and of the registration certificate of the other cars involved in the accident. 

By signing this contract, on the opening of the damage file, the customer irrevocably binds himself to cooperate with the rental company representatives to initiate the arrangements towards the insurance company.

 

FINAL PROVISIONS

 

From car delivery to its receipt, the car owner is relieved of liability for damage caused to third parties by the vehicle rented to the customer. 

Parties’ non-compliance with the mutual obligations stipulated in the lease contract, shall make them responsible in accordance with the laws in force. 

The rental agreement is subject to the Romanian laws. Any claim arising from or in connection with this contract shall be settled amicably first, and in case of non-settlement, the parties will address to the competent courts.