Vehicle Rental Agreement This document, in conjunction with the Hirer Information Form, represents a contract between Courtesy Garage Limited of Wildey, St. Michael, and the Hirer named on the Hire Information Form (First Schedule) attached.

BARBADOS This vehicle hiring agreement is made at the date and time indicated on the First Schedule between Courtesy Garage Limited of Wildey, St. Michael, in this Island (hereinafter referred to as the Rental Company) of the one part, and you (hereinafter referred to as the Hirer) of the other part.

Hirer's Obligation

  1. The "Hirer" refers to the person by or on behalf of whom this agreement is signed. a) "Authorized driver" means the Hirer or an additional driver to the Hirer, or where the Hirer is a company, such drivers as nominated by the company at the time of commencement of hiring or an additional driver, as outlined in Clause 4b. b) The Hirer will ensure that the vehicle is only driven by an authorized driver as stipulated below, which driver must comply with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. c) Hirer agrees not to overload the vehicle or permit the vehicle to be overloaded. d) Hirer agrees not to deface or suffer to be defaced the paintwork, body, coachwork, upholstery, or any interior fixtures or accessories of the vehicle. Hirer agrees not to affix to the exterior or interior of the vehicle any stickers, posters, or any similar material used in the promotion of any product or service without prior written consent of the company.

Rental Charge: 2. The vehicle, details of which are enclosed in the First Schedule, shall be rented for a period and for an amount as outlined in the First Schedule. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent and upon payment of the appropriate additional rental and ancillary charges. a) The Hirer agrees to promptly pay the rental rate, taxes, and other charges payable to the rental company as set out below. b) The minimum rental charge is for a twenty-four hour period from the time of hiring. c) Early return of an agreed weekly rental converts the rental charge to the daily rate charge. d) Late charges will apply to any rental returned sixty minutes or more after the assigned rental time.

Prohibited Use of the Vehicle: 3. Hirer agrees not to use or allow the vehicle to be used for any of the following: a) Off-road or on the beach. b) For hire. c) Driving instruction. d) Racing. e) Criminal activity. f) For towing or pushing anything.

Driver's Qualifications: 4. The vehicle shall not be driven by any person other than the Hirer (as long as he qualifies to be an authorized driver) or an authorized driver named at the time of hiring. All drivers must present themselves to a representative of the rental company and complete all necessary insurance documentation prior to driving. a) An authorized driver is an individual between the ages of 21 years and 70 years holding a valid Barbados driver's license or Barbados visitor driving permit with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, who does not have a false name, age, or address and who is not under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or barbiturates. A junior surcharge of BDS$10.00 per day plus VAT will be added for drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 years, with age being determined at the time that hiring commences. ALL OTHER DRIVERS ARE UNAUTHORIZED. b) An additional driver not named at the time of hiring may be named as an authorized driver provided the additional driver's charge is paid and notice of same is given to the Company by the Hirer prior to the person driving, once the person meets the requirements stated above and is accepted by the Company as an authorized driver by the Rental Company.

Responsibility for Loss or Damage to Vehicle: 5. A security deposit is required, at the amount specified by the Rental Company, for damages caused to the hired vehicle. The deposit is payable on rental of the vehicle and it shall be refunded to the Hirer should the vehicle be returned in the same condition in which it was received. a) Should the Hirer not pay the deposit at the time of rental, he may opt to purchase the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) plan. This CDW plan still renders the Hirer liable for damages to the vehicle. b) Damage to the vehicle includes all dents, scrapes, or scratches to the body of the vehicle and tyres or rims including damage to the spare tyre, spare tyre rims or wheel tools; broken or cracked mirrors; damages to the windows or lights; torn or soiled upholstery; damage to the stereo and antenna. c) Should the upholstery be soiled while the vehicle is in the care of the Hirer, the Hirer shall be liable for all valet and repair costs. d) In case of an accident involving an unauthorized driver, the full payment for repairs must be borne by the person whose signature is on the contract. Failure to pay the above-mentioned repairs would result in legal action.