TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE
These terms and conditions are deemed to be accepted when you sign the Hire Contract with The
Witney Trailer Hire herein after referred to as the “Company”. 

The Company Office is: The Old Tyre Yard, Downs Road, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0SU

DEFINITIONS
The “Hirer” is the person whose name & address appears on the Hire Contract of which these terms
and conditions form a part. The Hirer accepts full legal liability for all the equipment listed on the
hire contract(s). The Hirer must be 18 years or older.

“Equipment” includes Roof Bars, Roof Boxes, Bike Carriers and all associated equipment. “The Hire
Period” is the date from which the equipment is collected/received by the hirer from the Company
until the return date that the hirer is due to return the equipment. 

These dates are clearly outlined in the Hire Contract.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. BOOKING, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION
   Bookings can be made through the website or via telephone. Your booking will be confirmed by email within 48 hours and no payment will be taken at this point. Payment will be made on the day the Hirer receives The Equipment and prior to fitting. Payment will be made via Debit, Credit Card, Cash or Bank Transfer.
2. IDENTIFICATION
   The Hirer must provide an In-date Driving Licence and a Utility Bill showing the same address as the Hirer's driving license and within 3 months old of the date of collection of hire. The Company reserves the right to refuse hire if not completely satisfied with The Hirer’s identification.
3. LIABILITY
   The Hirer accepts full personal liability for the equipment from the time the Hirer receives it from a member of the Company’s staff or agents, until full and safe return at the end of the Hire Period. The Company reserves the right to charge the Hirer the full replacement cost of such equipment in the event that it becomes damaged, lost or stolen during the period of hire, or until it has been returned to the Company.
   Damage, loss or theft of any or all Equipment will be charged.
   
4. The replacement costs are as follows:
    Roof Box £300.00
    Roof Bars £125.00
    Bike Carriers £125.00
    Lost or Broken Keys £15
5. COLLECTING AND DELIVERY AND FITTING OF EQUIPMENT.
   The Hirer or his/her agent will sign for the fitted equipment. By signing, the Hirer or his/her agent acknowledges that the equipment has been satisfactorily inspected & confirms that it is the equipment ordered and that it is in an acceptable condition.

When The Company their staff and or its agents are fitting and removing the equipment The
Company it’s staff and or its agents accepts no liability for any damage caused either to the vehicle
or third parties as a result of fitting such equipment.

1. PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES
   The Company reserves the right to supply alternative products to the original in the event of stocking issues caused by previously damaged equipment or late returns. All equipment will be of the same standard.
2. RETURNING EQUIPMENT LATE.
   Late return of equipment will incur a daily charge equivalent of our 4 day rate up and to the point where the cost of replacement of equipment is met. All associated Legal and recovery costs will be added to the total.
   A.) THEFT OF EQUIPMENT
   Theft of Equipment must be reported to the Police and a crime reference number obtained. The Hirer must notify Witney Trailer Hire Ltd within 48 hours of the theft and write to: Witney Trailer Hire Ltd, The Old Tyre Yard, Downs Road, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0SU
3. THE HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
   A.) SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT
   The Hirer accepts responsibility for Equipment security until its collection and undertakes not to sell or relinquish possession, alter, repair or modify it in any way.
   B.) SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
   The Hirer is responsible for the safe and correct operation of Equipment by competent persons not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Hirer will ensure any non Witney Trailer Hire Ltd equipment used in conjunction with the Equipment also conforms to safety requirements.
   C.) NONE REMOVAL OF THE EQUIPMENT FROM VEHICLE
   The Hirer agrees that under no circumstances will he/she or his/her agents remove the equipment from the vehicle at any time during the Hire Period.
4. THE COMPANIES RESPONSIBILITIES
   A.) HIRE RATES
   The Company will maintain the agreed hire rates for the duration of the Contract.
   B.) CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
   Equipment will be inspected and cleaned after each hire, so it is ready for the next hire in good usable condition.
5. LIABILITY
   The Hirer will indemnify the Company its employees and or its agents against any claims actions, proceedings, damages and or liabilities arising out of or relating to the Hirers use of the Equipment.
   Your statutory rights are not affected.
6. UNDER HIRE

We do not allow for any under hire from the periods stated and no refunds will be issued on hire that is less than an 'up to' period of time. Our hire allows for a period of time between dates and the customer is entitled to retain the hire goods for up to the period stated but no longer before further hire will be applied if not returned on time and to the specified date.