Terms and Conditions

Vehicles must be returned full of fuel.  A $30 admin fee and $4.00 per liter will be charged if not returned full.

Vehicles returned late that have not prepaid for an after hours drop off will be charged a $75 late return fee.  Vehicles returned after 7 am the next day will also be charged a full days additional rental plus additional loss of business per below.

Any infringements incurred during the rental period will incur an additional $30 admin processing fee.

Agreement to Hire Rental Vehicle Terms and Conditions

The contact is between the owner (Kiwi Cut Price Rentals Limited) and the hirer whose particulars appear on the agreement.  It is hereby agreed as follows:

  1. The owner will and the hirer will take on the motor vehicle as stated on the agreement.
  2. The hire will be for the period only as described in the agreement.

WHO MAY DRIVE VEHICLE

  1. The vehicle may be driven during the period of the hire only by the persons described in the agreement and only if each such person holds a current drivers Class 1 or equivalent licence (particulars of which are given alongside their name and number)

PAYMENT BY HIRER

  1. The hirer shall pay to the owner as payment for the hire of the vehicle for the period of hire referred to in the agreement the sum as specified in the agreement prior to commencement of the hire.
  2. In addition to payment referred to in the agreement, the hirer shall pay the owner the sum specified in the agreement for the insurance cover set out in the agreement prior to commencement of the hire.
  3. In addition to the payment specified above the hirer shall pay to the owner on termination of the hire any distance charges at the rate specified in the agreement.
  4. The hirer shall pay for all petrol, diesel or other fuel used during the period of the hire at the rate specified in the agreement.
  5. All tolls, parking and traffic infringements are the hirers’ responsibility and will incur administrative costs as specified in the agreement.
  6. All payments referred to in clauses 6 – 8 plus any damage or cleaning costs are due immediately upon termination of the hire.

HIRER’S OBLIGATIONS

  1. The hirer shall ensure that the coolant level, oil level and tyres are maintained at the proper level
  2. The hirer shall ensure that all reasonable care is taken in handling and parking the vehicle and that is left securely locked when not in use.

INSURANCE

  1. Subject to the exclusions set out below, the hirer and any driver authorised to drive the vehicle is fully indemnified in respect of any liability they might have to the owner in respect of the loss 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. Excess is $1000

Subject to the exclusions set out below, the hirer and the driver authorised to drive the vehicle are indemnified to the extent of $250,000, in respect of any liability they might have or damage to any property (including injury to any animal) belonging to the any other person and arising out of the use of the vehicle.

EXCLUSIONS

The indemnities referred to above shall not apply where the damage, injury or loss arises when:

  • The driver of the vehicle is under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the ability to operate the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is in unsafe or unroadworthy condition that arose during the course of the hire and that caused or contributed to the damage or loss, and the hirer or driver was aware or ought to have been aware of the unsafe or unroadworthy condition of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is operated in any race, speed test, rally or contest.
  • The hirer is not a body corporation or department of State and the vehicle is driven by any person not named in the agreement
  • The vehicle is driven by any person who at the time when they drive the vehicle is disqualified from holding or has never held a driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is wilfully or recklessly damaged by the hirer or any other person named in the agreement or driving the vehicle under the authority of the hirer or is lost as a result of the wilful or reckless behaviour of the hirer or any such person.
  • RESTRICTIONS

Not to be driven on any beach or through any water crossing

No smoking or vaping

No animals in the vehicle and no roof racks

  • The vehicle is operated outside the term of the hire or any agreed extension of that term
  • Where the hirer or driver has caused damage or injury by driving on the incorrect side of the road
  • Insurance not valid on unsealed roads

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 con a contract of insurance.

HIRER’S LIABILTY

The hirer acknowledges that they shall be liable of the first $1000+GST of the damage or loss referred to in the insurance cover specified in this clause unless additional insurance is outlined in the agreement.

This does not apply to damage or loss resulting from fire or from the theft or conversion or attempted theft or conversion of the vehicle.

REJECTION OF INSURANCE

  1. Where the hirer refuses insurance or chooses an alternative insurance option the hirer accepts that the vehicle is hired to them at their own risk in respect of loss or damage to the vehicle and consequential loss by the owner. The hirer accepts that they have no insurance cover under this agreement in respect of any damage, injury, or loss to any 3rd party person or property.

OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS

  1. The owner shall supply 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 to the extent that the terms of this agreement those terms are payable by the hirer.

NOTE: By virtue of clause 7 of this agreement, the costs of petrol and other fuel, but not oil, used during the term of the hire is the responsibility of the hirer.

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND ACCIDENTS

  1. If the vehicle is damaged or requires repair or salvage, whether because of accident or breakdown, the hirer shall advise the owner of the full circumstances by phone, email or text as soon as practicable.
  2. The hirer shall not arrange or undertake any repairs or salvage without the authority of the owner except to the extent that the repairs or salvage are necessary to prevent further damages to the vehicle or other property.
  3. The hirer shall ensure that no person shall interfere with the distance recorder or speedometer or except in an emergency any part of the egine, transmission, braking or suspension systems of the vehicle.

USE OF THE VEHCILE

  1. The hirer shall not use or permit 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 the passenger service licensed under Part VII of the Transport Act 1962 or exempted from licensing under the Act.
  2. The hirer shall not operate the vehicle or permit it to be operated:
  • as Sublet or hire the vehicle to any other person.
  • outside their authority.
  • in circumstances that constitute an offence by the driver against section 58 of the Transport Act 1962 (which relates to driving or attempting to drive with excess breath or blood alcohol or under the influence of drink or drug)
  • in any race, speed test, rally or contest.
  • to propel or tow any other vehicle.
  • in breach of the Transport Act 1962, the Traffic Regulations Act 1976, or any other Act, regulations, or bylaws to road traffic.
  • for the transport of more than the number of passengers or more than the weight of goods specified in the certificate of loading for the vehicle. Determination of the weight is the sole responsibility of the hirer.
  • Driver or permit the vehicle to be driven by a person if at the time the hirer or other person is not the holder of a current licence appropriate for the vehicle.
  • Exceed maximum passenger numbers which is equal to the number of seat belts that are correctly used for all passengers.

RETURN OF VEHICLE

  1. The hirer shall, at or before the expiry of the term of hire, deliver the vehicle to the owner’s place of business (3/99 Katere Road New Plymouth) or obtain consent to the continuation of hire.
  2. If the vehicle is returned late the hirer is responsible for the late fee as per the agreement and any lost revenue incurred by the owner.
  3. The vehicle is to be returned in reasonable cleanliness. If, at the determination of the owner, the vehicle requires cleaning above normal rental practices, the hirer is responsible for the additional cleaning costs up to $250, exclusive of damages.

IMMEDIATE RETURN OF THE VEHICLE WHERE DEFAULT OR DAMAGE

  1. The owner shall have the right to terminate the hiring and take immediate possession of the vehicle if the hirer fails to comply with any of the terms of this agreement, or if the vehicle is damaged. The termination of the hiring under the authority of this clause shall be without prejudice to the other rights to the owner and the rights of the hirer under this agreement or otherwise.
  2. The under the terms of the Privacy Act (1 July 1993) that you authorise any person or company to provide is with such information as we may require in response to our credit terms. That you authorise us to furnish to any third party, details of the application and any subsequent dealings that you may have with us as a result of this application being actioned by us.
  3. The you undertake to pay the account in full on or before the due date. In default of such prompt payment fees you undertake to pay late payment fees of 2% per month on any outstanding and to indemnify us and pay all costs and expenses which we may incur recovering from you any overdue account.