This means your liability for damage caused to the rental vehicle
is relinquished if it is involved in a collision. The waiver is limited
to a certain amount and often excludes glass (windows etc.), tyres
and any towing. The waiver usually carries an excess/deductible of
a certain amount; this means that the renter will be liable for a
certain amount e.g. In France the amount for some vehicles is €450.
Vehicle Theft Waiver
This removes or reduces the renter’s liability for the attempted
theft or theft of the rented vehicle. The waiver may carry an excess/deductible
amount, which means that the renter will be liable for a certain
amount of the value of the vehicle damaged or stolen, for example
up to first £2,000 of the damage.
SAFETY TIP: ArgusCarHire recommends that you remove
the identifying tag that is usually on the key ring of the vehicle
and store it safely elsewhere.
If the vehicle is stolen and the renter cannot return the key i.e.
the renter was negligent and left the key in a prominent and vulnerable
location, the renter may be liable for the full cost of the vehicle.
Liability Insurance
Every country has a minimum amount of insurance needed for someone
to be permitted to drive. This covers the renter’s liability
for any damage caused to other people and/or other people’s
property. It is usually limited to a maximum of €1,000,000.
The insurance is limited and there may be excess i.e. you may be
liable for any amount over and above the value of the insurance.
Premium Location /
Airport Fees
These are fees charged at some locations to cover the costs of services
in the location.
VAT Local Tax
This is a tax applied by the government on car rental and the percentage
(%) varies from country to country.
Road Fund Tax
This is a charge applied by rental companies to cover the cost of
vehicle licensing.
Unlimited Mileage
Renters are charged for the amount of distance travelled over the
period of the rental. Many companies charge this for accelerated
vehicle depreciation.
Breakdown Assistance
All the vehicle suppliers have national assistance should the renter
require it. Please ask at your local desk for the number and contact
details at the time of rental.
Cancellation Procedure
Renters wishing to cancel their booking must do so in writing by
email no less than 24 hours before the collection of the rental is
due. Argus Car Hire will not accept cancellations by telephone.
If the rental is cancelled within the procedure guidelines, Argus Car
Hire will refund all charges (except the non-refundable administration
fee) to the credit/debit card number supplied when booking.
