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Terms & Conditions

All rentals are subject to the following Terms & Conditions. Clients will be asked to confirm acceptance of these terms before submitting any vehicle reservation. These Terms and Conditions form a part of the Rental Agreement issued at the time of rental (“rental document”), and the Terms and Conditions stated below.

This agreement is between the person signing it and Sheppy’s Auto Rental Ltd., a company duly incorporated under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

You understand that these Terms and Conditions will apply to each rental of a car to you by us and upon signing the Agreement; Hirer certifies that he or she has read each and every clause or provision thereof agreeing to rent the Vehicle from Owner.

DRIVERS/WHO MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE

Drivers must each have reached the age of twenty five (25) years and be the holder of a valid driver’s license issued in their country of residence, which he or she has held for at least two (2) years. You agree that we have the right to verify that your license has been validly issued and is in good standing; and that we may refuse to rent to you if license has been suspended, revoked, otherwise restricted in any way, or if your driving record is unsatisfactory to us.

We reserve the right to deny rental based upon information about your license status or driving record provided by the Motor Vehicle Department of the jurisdiction that issued your license.

START OF RENTAL

The rental commences when you receive the keys to the designated car from us or when you drive the designated car to the gate. At the time of taking the vehicle, Hirer shall check carefully that the vehicle is in good working order and must immediately report noticeable fault to Owner.

VEHICLE USE

You and any Authorized Driver must only use the vehicle on a road which is properly formed and constructed as a sealed, metalled or gravel road. Hirer will not leave the vehicle unattended and fail to lock all doors, windows, trunk or to remove the keys from the vehicle. Hirer shall not use the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or uncontrolled substance or for any illegal purpose whatsoever; transport goods which are prohibited or dangerous; transport passengers or property for hire, money or reward; to tow or push anything; to be operated in a test, race or contest, recklessly. It is strictly forbidden for Hirer or any Authorized Driver to overload or exceed seating accommodation, transform the vehicle, modify its technical features, add or remove any parts or accessories, take or attempt to take the vehicle to Trinidad except permitted in writing by the Owner, which may be withheld at Owner’s discretion. You also agree that all vehicles are non-smoking and for failure to comply with this rule a fee of 50USD will be charged to have same cleaned.

VEHICLE RETURN

Hirer will return the vehicle in the same condition as received (ordinary wear and tear expected) on the date and time agreed on at the time of reservation. Vehicle must be returned sooner on our demand, if returned earlier or later a different or higher rate may apply. Our hours are 8AM to 8PM, however prior arrangements must be made to pick up and drop off outside these hours. You may not return the vehicle at a time when we are closed, if so your responsibility for damage to or loss of the car will continue and all charges stated on Agreement as a periodic rate will continue to accrue until the office reopens and we take actual possession of the car. If we do not find same when office reopens your responsibility for all charges and for damage to or loss will continue until the car is returned or recovered and possession is returned to us.

If you wish to extend any rental you must contact us at (868) 639-1543 to request a change of return time or date. We may not grant extension or decline to grant it for the entire period. If we do grant an extension a different or higher rate may be applied to the extension period.

HIRER’S OBLIGATION IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN OR FAULT

Hirer must immediately inform Owner of any breakdown, defect or fault in the vehicle and must not use the vehicle in an unroadworthy condition. If breakdown, defect or fault is as a result of unauthorized, neglect or careless use by Hirer, Hirer will be liable for any and all costs of damage caused to vehicle including number of days vehicle is down for repair according to the applicable rental price.

If the vehicle shall become unroadworthy for any reason, Owner shall at its sole discretion replace the vehicle with an alternative vehicle of similar seating capacity and performance subject to the availability of such which will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.

HIRER’S OBLIGATION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT,
DAMAGE LOSS OR THEFT CAUSED TO VEHICLE

In case of neglect, tampering, loss or accident the Hirer promises to take any and all steps or measures necessary to protect Owner’s interests. It is required that any accident (no matter how minor) or other incident involving the Vehicle be reported immediately to the Owner and nearest Police Station. Hirer must fill accident report within 24 hours of the occurrence of the incident, theft or otherwise.

Hirer is responsible for any and all loss of or damage to the vehicle and/or its accessories resulting from any cause including without limitation, collision, loss or damage caused due to a Driver operating the vehicle in a manner prohibited under the terms and conditions hereof or by the willful, wanton or reckless action of a driver or theft of the vehicle where the keys were left in or on the vehicle. Hirer shall not be responsible for mechanical damage to the vehicle unrelated to an accident or that could reasonably be expected from fair wear and tear due to normal use of the vehicle unless it is established that Hirer or an unauthorized driver failed to exercise reasonable care or committed or aided in the commission of the theft of the vehicle.

Hirer must pay for any fine or ticket issued under any traffic violation incurred during use of the vehicle. If Hirer loses the keys or locks same in vehicle and request assistance from Owner, Owner may charge for the cost of replacing the keys. Cost of key varies depending on type of vehicle and type of key.

LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER

You understand that you may choose to accept or decline the CDW option by so indicating on your enrollment profile, understanding that CDW is not insurance and is not mandatory. You agree that your choice will apply to each rental you make using Sheppy’s Auto Rental Service. On any rental for which you have chosen to accept CDW, you’ll pay the CDW fee at the time of rental for each full or partial day that the car is rented to you. In such case if the car is used and operated in accordance with this agreement we assume responsibility for the loss of or damage to the car. You understand that we have the right to change the CDW fee from time to time and that you can be informed at the time of your rental or checking the Sheppy’s Web Site at the time you reserve.

INSURANCE/THIRD PARTY LIABILITY

Hirer (as well as any Authorized Driver) is covered against liability to third parties by Owner’s third party liability insurance policy contract (“Third Party Insurance”), a copy of which may be inspected during normal hours of business at the office of the Owner. Hirer on behalf of himself and any Authorized Driver agrees to comply fully with and be bound by all terms and conditions of the said Third Party Insurance policy, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

This insurance covers any property and/or physical damage caused to third parties to the limits stated in the Third Party Insurance, if the accident results from the use of the vehicle as permitted by this Agreement. Hirer and all Authorized Drivers will indemnify and hold Owner harmless from and against any and all loss, liability claim, demand, and cause of action, attorney’s fees and expenses of any kind (collectively “Loss”) in excess of the limits stated herein or beyond the scope of protection provided for herein, arising from the use or possession of the vehicle by Owner or any Authorized Driver including but not limited to Attorney’s fees and other expenses incurred by the Owner to enforce any of its rights hereunder, unless such Loss arises out of Owner’s sole negligence.

In the event that Third Party Insurance provider should refuse or reduce the granted benefits by virtue of the terms of the said policy of insurance being voided by the Hirer’s acts. Omissions or breach of the law or in application of the insurer’s general terms and conditions, the damage repair shall remain under the Hirer’s responsibility and the Hirer shall compensate and fully indemnify Owner for any loss suffered or damage incurred as a result.

PAYMENT OF CHARGES

Hirer guarantees to Owner that he will pay all amounts mentioned and any other sum resulting from this Agreement and, in particular, from damage caused to the Vehicle by any credit card accepted by the Owner at the commencement of this rental agreement.

HIRER UNDERSTANDS THAT VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT WHICH INCLUDES USE OF THE CAR BY AN UNAUTHORIZED DRIVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATE YOUR RENTAL; VOID ALL LIABILITY PROTECTION AND ANY OPTIONAL SERVICES THAT YOU HAVE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER. IT ALSO MAKES YOU LIABLE TO US FOR ALL PENALTIES, FINES, FORFEITURES, LIENS AND RECOVERY AND STORAGE COSTS, INCLUDING ALL RELATED LEGAL EXPENSES, FEES AND COSTS. WE MAY REPOSSESS THE VEHICLE ANYTIME IT IS FOUND ILLEGALLY PARKED, BEING USED TO VIOLATE THE LAW OR THIS AGREEMENT, APPEARS ABANDONED OR ANYTIME WE DISCOVER YOU MADE A MISREPRESENTATION TO OBTAIN SAME. YOU AGREE THAT WE NEEDN’T NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE. ONCE VEHICLE IS REPOSSESSED YOU AGREE TO PAY THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY US TO DO SAME AND SUCH COSTS WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CARD YOU USED TO RENT THE CAR.

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