Terms & Conditions

SWIFT LEISURE MOTORHOME HIRE

Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire

Terms & Conditions/ Motorhome Hire Agreement

The customer always comes first when you rent from Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire. To ensure you know exactly what to expect during your booking and hire please read our Terms and Conditions below.

Minimum Hire

Minimum hire of Campervan is 2 nights and you can hire our Motorhome for up to 90 days at a time.

2. Passengers

Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire authorises the use of this vehicle for up to 4 passengers including the Driver. Each person to use the safety seat belts provided at all times whilst vehicle is in motion.

3. Drivers

Drivers must be between 25 and 75 years old. A refundable security deposit of £750 to cover Motorhome Insurance Excess applies to all our Motorhome hires with UK Drivers license and with Non-UK licenses held within the EU, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. If your license is outwith these countries, the license will be checked by our underwriters who will notify us of any additional excess. There is an additional excess of £250 for drivers age 23 to 25. Addition £250 excess for EU travel.
Main Drivers must provide both paper license and Photo ID license prior to hire commencement plus 2 items of residential proof of the main Driver (2 Utility bills from separate companies less than 3 months old is acceptable.) If the Driver does not have a Photo License ID, the paper license and a passport is required.
Additional Drivers must provide both paper license and Photo ID license prior to hire. If the Driver does not have a Photo License ID, the paper license and a passport is required.
Details of any additional drivers are required in advance of rental period.
Drivers are personally liable for all legal penalties (e.g.: parking tickets) which are incurred during the period of hire.
Maximum of 4 drivers per rental
All drivers must be present at Booking Hire Start Day

4. Motorhome Hire Rates quoted include:

Unlimited miles
UK standard vehicle insurance*
UK standard equipment & breakdown

* Insurance loading. In some cases, Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire will incur additional charges if the driver to be insured has a traffic conviction, is using a non-UK driving license or is in an occupation which is deemed high risk. These charges will be passed onto the customers.

5. Payment of your Motorhome Rental

Availability is on a request and confirm basis at the time of reservation. A reservation is only binding after it has been confirmed by Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire and a deposit of £250 Booking Hire Fee has been received.(100% if the hire is 6 weeks before booking date) Our terms and conditions including cancellation policy will apply from this point onwards. Once the reservation is confirmed, a confirmation email will be sent out to the customer. Settlement of the remaining balance will be due 2 weeks (14 days) for hires taken in 2020 and 6 weeks (42 days) prior to booking rental start date for hires taken for 2021.

A refundable security deposit is required 7 working days before rental period starts to cover Insurance Damage Excess for any damages or road traffic fines incurred and can be paid through Stripe with a credit or debit card or by cheque or bank transfer. Payment for the security deposit will be refunded 14 days after end of hire less any incurred costs.

I irrevocably authorise Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire to deduct from the security deposit any amounts due by me to Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire arising out of this agreement. The security deposit will be refunded by bank transfer 14 days after the return of the Motorhome provided the vehicle being returned to the correct location, undamaged, with a clean interior with a full fuel tank. We reserve the right to retain a £75.00 soiling fee if the Motorhome is not returned with the interior in a clean condition. Also the toilet and waste water tank must be emptied prior to the return of the vehicle or an additional £50.00 soiling fee will be charged.

6. Motorhome Hire Extras

Manchester Airport £45 each way;
Other destinations -price on request
Local Train/Bus Station transfer (up to 4 people) free of charge
Pets (cleaning) – £20 per hire
Extra Gas Bottle --- £30
Additional driver £10 per day EU £15 per day
EU travel £100 per per week

7. Cancellation Charges

More than 6 weeks before rental start date: Deposit taken
Less than 4 weeks before rental start date: 75% of total hire charge
Less than 2 weeks before rental start date: 100% of the total hire charge

Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire cannot postpone or transfer money from one hire to another.

8. Rental and other charges

I will pay Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire:

all rental charges
the security deposit.
the nominated cancellation fee in the event of cancellation of this agreement prior to acceptance of delivery of the vehicle
the cost of any damage to the vehicle or the property of any third party, subject to the insurance*
all government fees and duties etc
all parking fines, other fines or penalties, and/or accidents including third party property damage not reported on return of the vehicle; and associated administration costs incurred in relation to the vehicle during the rental period
any other fees or charges payable by me pursuant to this agreement. *
the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs*
the cost to recover a vehicle which has become bogged.*

*This cost is up to the insurance excess amount provided all Terms and Conditions are adhered to. If the insurance deems the insurance to be invalid due to inappropriate use of the vehicle and there has been a breach by the hirer of the terms of this agreement, then the hirer will be liable for all costs.

9. Payment of charges joint and several liability

All charges and expenses payable by me under this agreement are due on demand by Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire. If I do not pay all charges when due, I agree to pay a late charge of 5% per month on the outstanding balance and any collection costs incurred by Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire, including reasonable legal fees. When the customer comprises of more than one person, each person is liable jointly and severally for all obligations of the customer pursuant to this agreement.

10. Motorhome Collection and Return

Collection: Please allow up to 1 hour for the hand-over of the motorhome to complete documentation and demonstrate our vehicle to you.

Return: Please allow up to half an hour on the return of your vehicle to hand over and check the condition of the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned with a full tank of fuel and returned in the same condition that it was rented to you. The vehicle must be returned on the date stated on the rental agreement and before the stated drop off time. The hirer must advise Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire if they are delayed for any reason and additional charges may be charged.

I acknowledge that having received the vehicle in a clean condition and in sound working order in accordance with the departure checklist and with a full fuel tank:

I will return the vehicle in a clean condition with a full fuel tank, on the return date and time set out under the heading ‘check in’ in the rental agreement.
I acknowledge that Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire will not refund to me any monies, nor have any obligation to provide a replacement vehicle, if the vehicle is returned or I cease to have the use of the vehicle prior to the return date for any reason e.g. accident, weather or theft

11. Title to Vehicle

I acknowledge that Swift leisure Motorhome Hire retains title to the vehicle and that I possess the goods as a mere bailee only. I do not have any right to pledge Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire credit in connection with the vehicle and agree not to do so. I shall not agree, attempt, offer or purport to sell, assign, sublet, lend, pledge, mortgage, let on hire, or otherwise part with or attempt to part with the personal possession of or otherwise deal with the vehicle.

12. Use of the Vehicle

I agree that during the rental period, I will not allow the vehicle to be:

Driven otherwise than in a cautious, prudent and normal manner;
Used in a manner which could cause damage;
Driven in a prohibited area or in an area other than the areas indicated by me to Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire;
Driven by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood alcohol level in excess of that permitted by law;
Left with the ignition key in the vehicle while it is unoccupied
Left unoccupied without the alarm being set
Driven by persons:
- Under the age of 25 years; or who is not authorised by law to drive the vehicle. Particulars of a proposed licensed driver of the vehicle are set out under the heading ‘driver details’ in the motor rental agreement.
Damaged by:
- Submersion in water
- Contact with salt water
Used for any illegal purpose for any race, rally or contest
Used to tow any vehicle or trailer.
Used to carry passengers or property for hire or reward
Used to carry more persons than is permitted by any relevant authority or detailed in the vehicle manual or on the vehicle or specified in this agreement
Used to carry volatile liquids, gases, explosives or other corrosive or inflammable material
Otherwise used in breach of my obligations under this agreement.

13. Alterations to the vehicle

I shall not make any alterations or additions to the vehicle without the prior written consent of Lomond Motorhome Hire

14. Maintenance

I shall take all reasonable steps to properly maintain the vehicle, including oil checks, water and batteries.

I acknowledge that Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire will reimburse me for expenditure up to UK £50.00 reasonably incurred in rectifying any mechanical failure to the drive train and engine of the vehicle (not including the water system, refrigerator, heating, audio equipment) provided that:

I produce relevant receipts
I have received the prior consent of Lomond Motorhome Hire
The damage is not due to my fault or my breach of this agreement.

Subject to the terms of this agreement, I will pay for the cost of repairing or replacing tyres damaged during the rental period provided that Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire will reimburse me for expenditure reasonably incurred if:

I produce relevant receipts
The tyre is defective and is returned by me to Lomond Motorhome Hire for inspection; and
The manufacturer accepts liability under his warranty,

I will be liable for any costs associated with the incorrect use of fuel ( fuel being diesel or petrol )

15. Responsibility when accident occurs

In the event of any accident, loss or damage arising out of the use of the vehicle
I will notify Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire within 24hrs of the happening of the event
Obtain the names and addresses of third parties and any witnesses and report the event to the nearest police station;
Complete a European accident report form as supplied
Not make any admission of liability to other parties, settlement offer or other like offer;
Assist Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire in handling any claim arising from any event, including providing all relevant information and attending court to give evidence.
I acknowledge that the excess or other amount due by me in respect of any damage arising from an accident, loss or damage is payable at the time of reporting the event and not at the completion of the rental period.

16. Insurance

I agree that the vehicle is insured for damage to the vehicle and the property of a third party
I will have to pay an excess for any damage. The insurance excess is £750 as agreed and paid. Please note that resolution of damage issues is time consuming to resolve and we reserve the right to charge an administration fee in addition to the repair cost.
I will not have any insurance cover and I will be responsible for the total cost of any damage if I breach any of the terms of this agreement

Release and Indemnity of Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire

Subject to its obligation to deliver the vehicle, I release Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire its employees and agents, from any liability to me (regardless of who is at fault) for any loss or damage incurred by me by reason of this agreement, including but not limited to:

Any loss or damage caused by breakdown, mechanical defect, accident or the vehicle being unsuitable for my purpose
Any loss or damage to any property left in or on the vehicle, in any service vehicle or on any Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire premises or recovered or handled by Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire.
Subject to any insurance arrangements agreed with Swift Leisure Motorhome hire, I hereby indemnify and shall keep indemnified Swift Leisure motorhome Hire, its employees and agents against any claims, demands and expenses (including legal costs) incurred or sustained by them or any of them by reason of my use and/or possession of the vehicle.
Instances beyond Swift Leisure motorhome Hire control that means they cannot release the vehicle to me due to a prior accident or fault with the vehicle. In this instance, Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire will endeavour to find a replacement vehicle or give a full refund of the price of hire to the customer.

18. Road restrictions

All vehicles may only be driven on sealed / bitumen roads.

I acknowledge that Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire reserves the right at any time, at its sole discretion, to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions or any other reasonable cause

19. Pets

I will not allow any animals to be carried in the vehicle without the prior consent of Swift Leisure motorhome Hire

20. Definitions of Terms and Conditions

Definitions of terms and conditions ‘i’,’me’ and ‘my’ refers jointly and severally to the person or persons who are the customers; ‘this agreement’ means the rental agreement, the insurance motor rental agreement and these terms and conditions. In the event of any discrepancy between these terms and conditions and any other Swift Leisure motorhome Hire literature, the provisions of these terms and conditions apply.
Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire – ‘Means Swift Leisure motorhome Hire owned by Justin Brett Scammell, 39 tarn Avenue, Clayton le moors, Accrington, Lancs BB5 5XT.
‘customer’ -Means the person or persons nominated as the hirer under the heading ‘hire details’ on the insurance motor rental agreement and any person whose credit card is presented in payment of the customer’s charges.
‘living equipment’ – Includes but is not limited to tv, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils.
‘Over head damage’ – All drivers must be aware of the (unusual) height of the motorhome and are responsible for all damage if driven under an obstruction that is too low for it to clear – the obvious examples are low bridges and height restrictions into car parks etc. In this event neither the basic insurance nor collision damage waiver will apply and the hirer will be responsible for the repair of all damages. Overhead damage is deemed as any damage to any part of the vehicle which occurs above 6 feet (1.83 metres) and or any third party property. The hire rate quoted includes a standard excess of £750 or other amount as agreed by our insurers for licenses outwith UK and EU. In the event of any damage to either the vehicle or third party property, the hirer will be liable up to the full amount of the security deposit paid. The hirer will also be fully liable for all overhead damage, any damaged deemed as gross negligence and replacement or repair of windows and windscreens or tyre damage.
‘rental period’ – Means the hire period referred to under the heading ‘booking details’ on the rental agreement or any agreed variation thereof and any additional period during which the vehicle is in the customer’s possession or control
‘vehicle’ – Means the vehicle described under the heading ‘vehicle details’ on the rental agreement and includes tyres, tools, accessories, the living equipment and any other special equipment, documents related to the vehicle and any replacement or substitute vehicle which may be provided at the discretion of Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire.
‘security deposit’ – Means the vehicle security deposit detailed under the heading ‘vehicle security deposit’ in the insurance motor rental agreement. The hire rate quoted includes a standard excess of £750 or other amount as agreed by our insurers for licenses outwith UK and EU.

21. Terminating the Agreement

I acknowledge that Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire may terminate this agreement and repossess the vehicle at any time, without notification to me, and that I will pay the reasonable costs of repossessing the vehicle, including towing charges if;

I am in breach of any term of this agreement;
I have obtained the vehicle through fraud or misrepresentation;
The vehicle appears to be abandoned
The vehicle is not returned on the agreed return date or Swift Leisur Motorhome Hire reasonably believes that the vehicle will not be returned on the agreed return date;
Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire considers on reasonable grounds, that the safety of passengers or the condition of the vehicle is endangered. I understand that in the event of such termination or repossession, i have no right to a refund of any part of the rental charges or the security deposit

22. Changes

Any changes to this agreement must be in writing and must be signed on behalf of Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire and by me.

23. Proper law

This agreement shall be governed by the law of United Kingdom in which this agreement was signed.

24. My warranties

I warrant that all information supplied by me to Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire in connection with this agreement is true.

25. Entire agreement

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other oral undertakings, warranties or agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement. Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire reserves the right to add or amend any rental charges without prior notice.

Finally please sign below.

I (Name) ____________________________________________________________ acknowledge all the details I have given are to the best of my knowledge, truthful and accurate and I agree to be bound by Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire Terms and Conditions and I have read & agree to the T&C’s as published on your website Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire.

Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________________

Driver 2: __________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________________

Payer of Security Deposit (if not named driver on rental agreement):

Signed: ___________________________________________________________

Print Name: ________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________________

Swift Leisure Motorhome Hire

bookings@swiftleisuremotorhomehire.co.uk

07799843418