What's Included

Collision Damage Waver ( CDW )

This means your liability for damage caused to the rental vehicle is relinquished if it is involved in a collision. The waiver is limited to a certain amount and often excludes glass (windows etc.), tyres and any towing. The waiver usually carries an excess/deductible of a certain amount; this means that the renter will be liable for a certain amount e.g. In France the amount for some vehicles is €450.

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Vehicle Theft Waiver( VTW )

This removes or reduces the renter’s liability for the attempted theft or theft of the rented vehicle. The waiver may carry an excess/deductible amount, which means that the renter will be liable for a certain amount of the value of the vehicle damaged or stolen, for example up to first £2,000 of the damage.

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Liability Insurance

Every country has a minimum amount of insurance needed for someone to be permitted to drive. This covers the renter’s liability for any damage caused to other people and/or other people’s property. It is usually limited to a maximum of €1,000,000. The insurance is limited and there may be excess i.e. you may be liable for any amount over and above the value of the insurance.

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Premium Location / Airport Fees

These are fees charged at some locations to cover the costs of services in the location.

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VAT - Local Tax

This is a tax applied by the government on car rental and the percentage (%) varies from country to country.

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Road Fund Tax / VLF

This is a charge applied by rental companies to cover the cost of vehicle licensing.

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Unlimited Mileage Explained

Renters are charged for the amount of distance travelled over the period of the rental. Many companies charge this for accelerated vehicle depreciation.

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Breakdown Assist

All the vehicle suppliers have national assistance should the renter require it. Please ask at your local desk for the number and contact details at the time of rental.

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Cancellation Procedure Explained

Renters wishing to cancel their booking must do so in writing by email no less than 24 hours before the collection of the rental is due. Argus Car Hire will not accept cancellations by telephone.

If the rental is cancelled within the procedure guidelines, Argus Car Hire will refund all charges (except the non-refundable administration fee) to the credit/debit card number supplied when booking.

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