Arman Car Rental
Standard Motor Vehicle Rental Agreement · Terms & Conditions
DEFINITIONS
Hire Period: As defined in the Schedule.
GST: As prescribed under A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999.
Owner: Arman Car Rental (ABN 63 687 935 155, 14 Turley Street, Ipswich QLD 4305, support@armansmashrepairs.com.au).
Privacy Act: Means the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Vehicle: The motor vehicle specified in the Schedule.
Hirer: The individual or entity named in the Schedule.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
a) The hiring of the Vehicle will commence from the commencement date specified in the Schedule and continue for the term specified in the Schedule.
b) The Hirer is entitled to use the Vehicle for the hire period as outlined in the Schedule and for any agreed extension of the period.
c) The Hirer agrees to return the Vehicle to the address of the Owner or as agreed on or before the end of the Hire Period as outlined in the Schedule.
d) The Owner will not refund any Bond if the Hirer elects to return the Vehicle prior to the end of the Hire Period and without giving 2 days’ notice in advance.
e) The hire period is set to minimum as per the schedule and any changes in the hire period will forfeit the Bond.
a) The Hirer agrees to pay the Owner the Hire Fee for the Vehicle for the Hire Period.
b) The Hire Fee must be paid to the Owner prior to or on the commencement date of the Hire Period.
c) The Hirer must pay the rent in Owner’s bank account.
d) The Hirer will pay the owner on daily rate for the amount mentioned in the schedule and the amount must be paid in 3 business days after the car has returned.
e) The hirer agrees to penalty charges of $15 per day if the payment has been delayed for more than the agreed three days of grace period.
f) The Hirer agrees to pay of any owing amount at the end of the agreement or return of the vehicle and will be liable to pay for any damage that might have occurred to the vehicle during the hire period.
a) The Owner will collect emergency contact numbers for reference checks prior to the Hiring period. The Hirer must provide complete details of references for the purpose of vehicle hire.
b) It is conditional that the Hirer must provide the owner with 100 points of ID.
c) The Hirer shall only hire the vehicle if they hold a full License, and the owner reserves the right to make license checks.
d) The Hirer agrees to provide the owner with necessary bank account details to verify the financial conditions of the Hirer.
e) The Owner agrees to keep the collected information for the use of the vehicle hire purpose.
a) The Hirer agrees that the use of the Vehicle carries with it dangers and risks of injury and the Hirer agrees to accept all dangers and risks.
b) The Vehicle must not be used by anyone other than the Hirer. The Hirer will use the Vehicle in a good and careful manner and will comply with all of the manufacturer's requirements and recommendations, respecting the Vehicle and will comply with any applicable law, whether local, state or federal respecting the use of the Vehicle.
c) The Hirer will use the Vehicle for the purpose for which it was designed and not for any other purpose.
d) The Hirer agrees to comply with all occupational health and safety laws relating to the use of the Vehicle and related operations.
e) The Hirer must ensure the Vehicle is returned to the Owner thoroughly cleaned. If the Vehicle is not thoroughly clean when returned to the Owner, the Hirer will pay the Owner the reasonable costs for cleaning the Vehicle.
f) Unless the Hirer obtains the prior written consent of the Owner, the Hirer must not alter, modify or attach anything to the Vehicle.
g) The Hirer shall visit a workshop to maintain the Vehicle either every 10,000km or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
h) The Hirer will not smoke in the vehicle. The Hirer agrees to pay penalty of $1,000 or more if the returned vehicle has visible marks of cigarettes and or the vehicle has smell of smoke.
i) The Hirer will check the vehicle is in good working order at the end of each drive.
j) The Hirer is advised to take as many pictures as possible while picking up the vehicle and provide the owner with the conditions of the vehicle.
k) Any damage to any car windows and front screen is client responsibility to fix.
l) The Hirer agrees that the vehicle will not be used to carry any goods or caravan.
m) The Hirer agrees to pay for punctures or damage caused to vehicle due to Hirer’s negligence or mistake.
n) The Hirer agrees to not get involved in any illegal activity in the vehicle.
o) You and any Authorised Driver must not, unless authorised in writing by the Owner, drive or take the Vehicle outside Sydney Region as the roadside agreement is only for Sydney Metro and Hirer will pay the extra cost to bring the car back to Sydney Metro in case of breakdown outside Sydney region.
p) The Hirer agrees to use the vehicle within the SYDNEY METRO AREA ONLY or penalty will apply. As insurance coverage is limited to Sydney metro only. If client takes the vehicle out of Sydney metro area, then client is fully responsible for any car breakdown, accident, damage and towing expense to Sydney.
The Hirer warrants that: the Vehicle will be used in accordance with the conditions outlined in the Schedule; particulars in the Schedule are correct; the Hirer holds a valid current driver’s licence; the Vehicle will not be used for illegal purposes or towing; the Hirer will not encumber the Vehicle or pledge it as security.
a) The vehicle may have telematics installed for driving behaviour, GPS safety, remote vehicle lockout in case of theft, and service monitoring.
b) The Hirer warrants to visit the workshop as per the request of the owner when required within 24-48 hours of notice.
The Hirer will report and pay all taxes, fees and charges associated with the Vehicle and will indemnify the Owner for any incurred costs.
The Hirer will indemnify and hold the Owner harmless against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including legal fees, arising out of the Hirer's use of the Vehicle.
a) The Hirer will be responsible for any loss or damage to the Vehicle during the Hire Period (normal wear and tear excepted).
b) Breakdown or failure must be immediately reported to the Owner. Towing outside Sydney region is strictly at the Hirer's expense.
c) The Hirer has 2 days to report any abnormality found in the car.
d) The Hirer agrees not to drive on unsealed or flood-affected roads.
a) Fill only with the manufacturer-specified fuel.
b) Vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as recorded at handover. Missing fuel will be charged at $5 per litre plus service fee.
a) Owner maintains comprehensive insurance.
b) Hirer aged 25 or older is liable for standard excess of $2,500 AUD.
c) Hirer aged under 25 is liable for excess of $3,500 AUD.
d) Unlisted drivers incur an excess of $4,000 AUD.
e) Insurance excess must be paid within 2 weeks of any incident.
f) If insurance claim is rejected, hirer is solely responsible for all third-party damages and liabilities.
The Hirer assumes all risks and liabilities for the Vehicle, injury, death, or property damage arising during hire.
The Hirer is solely responsible for all tolls, camera infringements, traffic fines, and parking tickets incurred during the rental period. A $10 admin fee applies for unpaid notices transferred to the Hirer.
Personal information is handled strictly in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
The Hirer acknowledges having had the opportunity to obtain independent legal/financial advice and agrees the Owner disclaims all non-statutory conditions.
The Owner retains legal title to the Vehicle at all times. The Owner may retake immediate possession upon breach of agreement.
Hire is completed when the Vehicle is returned clean, undamaged, and on time as specified in the Schedule.
Default includes non-payment, insolvency, or breach of clauses. Remedies include immediate termination, repossession, and recovery of debt. Renter may refer disputes to Australian Car Rental Conciliation Services (ACRCS).
Governed by and construed under the laws of Queensland, Australia.
Important Warning: You are not buying the Vehicle. Do not sign before reading. You are entitled to a completed copy of the agreement when signed. You agree to the condition of the vehicle as documented electronically at handover.