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Rates
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 01 November 2008 – 31 October 2009
The following is a summary of the rental conditions, please note that all prices are quoted in South Africa Rand (ZAR) / Namibian Dollars (N$). Rates and or conditions are subject to change without notice.
Standard Rates include
Unlimited kilometres
Living equipment as stipulated in equipment list
Full water tank and gas bottle(s)
Roadside assistance
Road Map
Camping Guide
VAT (14% South Africa, 15% Namibia)
Standard CDW with R30 000 bond
Rates are subject to change in accordance with changes to government taxes.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES
One-way fees R/N$ 3500
Country surcharges R/N$ 4 000
Airport / hotel transfer R/N$250 (40 km radius, one-way)
Public holiday / Sunday surcharge R/N$ 300
Toilet cleaning fee R/N$ 350
Additional driver fee R50 per driver
Full fuel tank – cost plus 10% administration fee
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
CDW covers you for accident and specified damage and does not cover for negligence.
Your CDW option covers you only for points listed. Your bond will be refunded to you by
head office within 14 working days, provided there is no damage to the vehicle or thirdparty
property.
If the vehicle is returned to the agreed location, on time and in good order the bond will
be refunded without deduction. Deductions will be made to cover any damage to the
vehicle, third party property, the emptying of the toilet tank (if applicable R350), plus
items lost or damaged
Standard CDW (bond ZAR/N$ 30 000)
Standard CDW has a bond of ZAR/N$ 30 000 which applies in the event of any accident
damage to either the MAUI or BRITZ vehicle or third party property. Irrespective of
fault, liability will be ZAR/N$ 30 000.
The following options are available to you to reduce your bond:
CDW 1 (upgrade from Standard CDW)
ZAR/N$ 160 per day – Maui Motorhomes
ZAR/N$ 190 per day – Britz 4X4 Rentals
This option will reduce your bond to ZAR/N$ 20 000.
CDW 2
ZAR/N$ 285 per day – Maui Motorhomes
ZAR/N$ 360 per day – Britz 4x4 Rentals
This option REDUCES THE BOND to ZAR/N$ 5 000; irrespective of fault; your liability will
be ZAR/N$ 5 000.
CDW 2 covers the following –
any overhead and under body damage
replacement or repair costs to 2 tyres and rims
replacement or repair costs to 1 windscreen only
all costs associated with the towing and recovery of the vehicle
replacement and repair costs to radio/cassette/CD player
accident damage
CDW 3 - This is only available through your travel agent.
This option REDUCES THE BOND TO ZERO.
CDW 3 covers the following –
all costs associated with the towing and recovery of the vehicle
repair costs for windscreen chips only!
replacement or repair costs to 1 tyre and rim
accident damage / overhead and underbody damage
repair costs to radio/cassette/CD player
additional driver fee
Sunday / Public Holiday surcharge
Exclusions to your CDW
The renter will be fully liable for any damage to the MAUI or BRITZ vehicle or third party
vehicle in the following circumstances –
water damage/water submersion (including salt water)
fire damaged caused due to negligence
wilful damage – any damage caused as a result of negligence.
1. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
2. driving on restricted roads or in restricted areas
3. sitting or standing on the bonnet or the roof of the vehicle
4. damaging the gearbox due to incorrect use of the clutch/handbrake
5. seizing an engine due to incorrect use of vehicle or supplements
6. failure to stop driving when a dashboard warning light indicates a problem
7. incorrect use of diff-locks and/or transfer cases, i.e. driving on tar roads with
electronic diff-locks engaged
8. falling asleep or driver’s fatigue
9. driving on the wrong side of the road
PERSONAL INJURY
Personal Injury is not covered by vehicle insurance, personal travel insurance is strongly
recommended.
ACCIDENTS
Not all Southern African vehicles are insured and it is also NOT compulsory to be insured
against third party property. It is therefore at times impossible to recover from these
drivers, even through the legal system. LIABLITY MUST NOT BE ADMITTED NOR ANY OF
SETTLEMENT MADE.
Accidents must be reported within 24 hours to the head office of MAUI and BRITZ and
to the police and an accident report must be given to the return branch
If the rental vehicle is involved in an accident and is not driveable, a replacement
vehicle, if available, may be collected from the closest branch
If the hirer requires a replacement vehicle to be delivered due to an accident, then
these charges will be for the hirer’s account (R/N$ 5 000). If the hirer is unable or
unwilling to take a replacement vehicle, no refunds for early termination will apply
No refund of rental days lost will be considered during the period in which a
replacement vehicle is being organised
Should there be no replacement vehicle available, no refund for lost rental days will
be considered
Should the hirer continue with a replacement vehicle then a new rental agreement
needs to be entered into where payment of another CDW and bond conditions will
apply. Your first CDW 3 contract through your agent cannot be renewed.
Damage costs are established by a quotation of repair from MAUI and BRITZ panel
beaters and are substantiated by a report from a duly accredited Loss Assessor. No
negotiation will be entered into in relation to these costs
MAUI and BRITZ reserve the right to apply the above conditions as they deem fit.
INFRINGEMENTS
MAUI and BRITZ reserve the right to charge the hirer after the term of the rental for –
Any traffic or parking fines. An additional amount of R 350 for administration
purposes will be added to the amount of the fine
Any damages and accidents that we have not been made aware of on the return of
the vehicle
VALUABLES
The hirer is responsible for insurance of personal property. To avoid possible theft,
valuables should not be left in the vehicle. In major cities, it is advisable to leave the
vehicle in a caravan park and utilise public transport or tours to visit the inner city.
SAFETY
Vehicles are built on light truck chassis and do not have the road handling abilities
of a car. The following caution must be taken
Consideration for the condition of the road and the weather conditions; it is more
difficult to control a vehicle on unsealed roads. Please note a Maui motorhome is
not designed to drive on unsealed roads and damages (interior and exterior) may
occur.
Keep within the speed limit, not exceeding 100 km/h on sealed roads and 60 – 80
km/h on unsealed roads
It is strongly recommended that driving at night be avoided; wandering animals
often stray onto the roads
VEHICLE HANDOVER
Your vehicle is handed over to you without fuel unless you have requested it. Upon
return no refund for excess fuel will be authorized. Should your vehicle be changed over
at any time no refund for fuel will be given.
VEHICLE CONDITION
A pre-rental vehicle inspection will be required to be made by the hirer on collection of
the vehicle. The vehicle shall be deemed to be in good order, condition and repair and
properly filled with oil and water, unless otherwise indicated in the vehicle condition
report.
RENTAL DURATION
Minimum rental is 5 days and 15 days for collection/return in Botswana, Zimbabwe or
Zambia. When calculating the number of days, the day of collection is counted as day
one regardless of collection time. The day of return is counted as the final day.
MULTIPLE RENTALS
Motorhome and car rentals with MAUI and BRITZ in Australia, New Zealand and South
Africa can be combined to qualify for long-term rates, if the rental is within a three
month period, i.e. one 14 day rental plus one 7 day rental qualifies for 21+ day rate.
SEASON CHANGE
The daily rental rate that applies on the date of pick up will be the applicable rate for the
duration of the rental regardless of any season change during the term of the rental.
CHANGE OF VEHICLE
MAUI and BRITZ reserve the right to substitute a comparable or superior vehicle should
the requested vehicle not be available due to unforeseen circumstances. This shall not
constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the hirer to any refund.
BRANCH HOURS FOR PICK UP and DROP OFF
Branches are located in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Windhoek,
Maun, Harare and Victoria Falls. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 08h00 – 16h30.
Outside of office hours collections and returns are by arrangement only. All branches are
closed on Christmas Day (25 December).
LICENCE
A valid non-endorsed driver’s licence is required; an international licence is preferred.
MINIMUM AGE
Drivers must be 21 years or older
ROAD RESTRICTIONS
Vehicles may be taken into South Africa’s neighbouring states but are not allowed into
Angola or Malawi. All insurance cover is void if vehicles enter prohibited areas.
MAUI and BRITZ reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict vehicle movements in
certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions, political situations or any other
reason.
REPAIRS
Minor repairs up to the value of R/N$ 1 000 may be effected without authorisation and
will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts.
For Major repairs, over R/N$ 1 000 authorisation with an authorisation number must first
be obtained from MAUI and BRITZ head office in Johannesburg.
Faults with the radio, air conditioning, refrigerator or microwave are not classified as
breakdowns; no refunds will be made for repair time on these items.
PETS
No pets are permitted in any vehicles.
PAYMENT
Full payment is required on the day of collection.
EXCHANGE RATE/CURRENCY VARIATIONS
All credit card transactions are conducted in South African Rand. Due to exchange rate
fluctuations there could be some variance in any amount refunded compared to the
amount initially charged. No liability is accepted for any variance in this regard.
If a credit card is presented as payment, the credit card holder will be jointly and
severally liable as the hirer.
REFUNDS
In the unlikely event of a refund, this will be done according to the applicable agent rates
and not the advertised per day rate.
CANCELLATION FEES
If cancelled 25+ days prior to pick up No charge
If cancelled 6 - 24 days prior to pick up 25% of total rental rate
If cancelled 0 – 5 days prior to pickup 50% of total rental rate
If vehicle is returned early, for any reason, no refund will be considered for the rental or
insurance.
RESERVATION / VEHICLE CONFIRMATION
Maui and Britz reserve the right to upgrade a client to another vehicle category without
prior notice. This does not constitute a breach of contract or non-performance.
DISCLAIMER
Vehicle illustrations and text in any brochure are only indicative of the vehicle. Variances
in the vehicle(s) offered may occur due to modifications and/or upgrades to the vehicle
design or brand. Our vehicles are not older than 3 cycles.
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