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UK Car Rental Frequently Asked Questions
Accidents / Road side assistance
Emergency telephone numbers can be found inside the vehicles/on the local rental agreement.
Dependant on the circumstances, the supplier reserve the right not to replace the vehicle.
Additional Drivers
Additional driver fee is GB £ 3.50 (+ vat) per day.
Administration fee
If a reservation request is cancelled by the customer for any reason please note that the administration fee is non refundable.
Age Requirements
Minimum age is 23 years, the upper age limit is 75 years.
Airport/Location fee
Included.
Booking deposit
PLEASE NOTE: In most instances, a booking deposit of approximately 10 - 20% is taken on confirmation of the rental. The remaining rental amount is due on arrival
Cancellation Policy
While Bauer rentals do not charge a fee for the cancellation of a reservation, the administration fee that covers the automated payment process can not be refunded.
Please note that no refunds will be given for rentals ended early. Also, local suppliers may levy a charge for 'no shows', so please inform us if you will not be collecting your vehicle.
WE WILL NOT TAKE ANY CANCELLATIONS BY TELEPHONE.
All cancellations must be made by email to help@bauer-car-rental.com. Cancellations will only take effect from the date received in writing by Bauer Rentals.
Car Groups/Models
Please note that particular makes and models of vehicles are not guaranteed. It is the requested group and specifcations (e.g. economy automatic) that are guaranteed.
Condition of vehicle
Vehicle must be returned, normal wear & tear expected, in the same condition as when rented. If special cleaning is required a separate charge will be made directly to the customer.
Cross border Policy
Renters leaving the UK must purchase Europdrive at a cost of GB £ 75 + VAT. This is not availalbe for the PDAR or LDAR.
Europdrive does not permit entry into: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
Deductible
CDW Collision Damage Waiver (included in rates) reduces the renters' financial responsibility to the sum of the deductible.
Theft Protection (included in rates) reduces the renters' financial responsibility to the sum of the deductible.
The deductible/excess amount on the following vehicles is GB £ 500:
MBMN, ECMN, CDMN, CXMN, IDMR, SDMR, CCAN, SDAR, IWMR.
The deductible/excess amount on the following vehicles is GB £ 800:
PDAR, LCAR, LDAR, FVMN, FVAN.
Driver Licence requirements
Driver's licence must be a full licence, (from any country) and be valid for the period of the rental. Driving licence must be in English and must have been held for a minimum of a year. If the licence is not in English then an International Driving Licence is required.
Flight Information
This is mandatory at all airport locations.
Fuel Policy
Vehicle is supplied full of fuel. Please, return full or refuelling charges will apply.
Infant / Child / Booster seats
Baby (0-9mths) / Infant (9mth - 4 yrs) / child seats (4-11 yrs) are available on request through reservations at a cost of GB £ 5.31 (+ VAT) to a max. of GB£ 31.86 + VAT. Please request seats, stating relevant ages, at time of booking.
Mileage restrictions
MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS ON VEHICLE CLASSES:
Unlimited Mileage for car groups: A, B, C, D & E.
All other vehicles: - 200 km per rental day. Additional mileage is charged at 25 cents per km (27 including tax) .
One Way Rentals
One-way rentals are permitted in UK and are free of charge for rentals of 3 days or more. 1-2 day one way rentals incur a one way fee of GB£ 15 + Vat.
International one way rentals are not permitted.
Optional Extra Insurances
Additional optional Insurances available locally include:
Third Party Plus - cost: £3.90 per day;
This will increase cover from £250.000 to unlimited (TTP)
Super Personal Cover - cost: £5.75 per day;
Super personal accident and effects cover (SPAEC)
Excess Reduction Cover
- for car groups PDAR, PCAR, LCAR, and LDAR - Reduces Damage Waiver excess to £150; cost per day: £7.65 (1-6 days), £6.80 (7-13 days), £5.10 (14-20 days), £4.25 (21 days +);
- for all other car groups - Reduces Damage Waiver excess to £100 for PDAR and LDAR. Cost per day: £6.37 (1-6 days), £5.52 (7-13 days), £4.67 (14-20 days), £3.00 (21 days +).
Top UP Cover - Reduces Damage Waiver excess to £0, plus includes Third Party Cover, 1 Additional Driver, and SPAEC. COst per day:
- for car groups PCAR, PDAR, LCAR, LDAR - £11.91 (1-6 days), £11.06 (7-13 days), £10.2 (14-20 days), £9.35 (21 days +);
- for all other car groups - £11.06 (1-6 days), £9.35 (7-13 days), £7.65 (14-20 days), £5.00 (21 days +).
Our Rates include
Collision damage waiver and Theft protection cover, Third Party liability Insurance, Unlimited mileage, Airport / Location fees and Taxes (VAT).
Out of hours policy
Delivery or collection outside of locations office hours is available on request through reservations. Charges may apply.
Rental counter Payment requirements
Payment by credit-card only issued in the drivers name. Acceptable credit cards are: Visa, Amex, Diners, and MasterCard.
Third Party Liability
Third Party Liability - Third Party Cover is up to at least GB£ 250,000 for property damage and unlimited for personal injury.
VAT
17.5%, subject to change.
Young Drivers
For young drivers aged 23 and 24 years, there is a charge of GB £ 3.50 (+ Vat) per day.
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