1. Do I have to pay when booking?
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Yes. If you want to secure the booking, then payment is required to garantee your vehicle is secure. The minimum is 1 days hire cost or you can pay in full. If you only pay the minimum 1 days hire payment then you have to pay the remaining balance upon collection.
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2. Can I reserve a specific make and model of van?
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Yes. But only if the specific van you would like is available.
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3. What documents do I need?
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1. Full UK driving license (this DOES NOT count as proof of address).
Note: The old paper license is still valid, so you can bring this, but you will need to bring a photo id. (e.g. passport).
2. 2 x proof of address (We can accept original paper or PDF versions of these documents only. NO Pictures or Screenshots. You can send PDFs to info@bourne2hire.com. These must be sent the day before collection only).
Note: All documents must be dated within the last three months. Acceptable documents are:
• Electricity (bill/statement)
• Water (bill/statement)
• Gas (bill/statement)
• Broadband/Landline
• Council tax
• TV licence
• Bank Statement
• Credit card bill / statement
• Mortgage statement
• Polling card
• HMRC self-assessment / tax credit
• Student loan
• Shotgun licence
• Payslip
• Mobile Phone Bills
• Pension letters
• Car Finance Statement
• Loan Statement
• Property deed
3. License check code (this is case sensitive so if writing it down you must make sure it is exact). Which can be found here.
Note: If you prefer, you can bring your National Insurance number and we can do the driving license check on the gov website when you come.
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4. What are the age limits to drive your vehicles?
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You must between 23 and 70 and held your driving licence for at least 3 years.
And you must be 25 or over to drive vehicles over 7.5ton.
Minibuses are 25 or over to drive this vehicle.
Maximum age is 70
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5. What happens if I return the van late?
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If you return the van late you will have to pay a late fee, but if you are going to be late returning the van please contact the office and we will be able to discuss this further.
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6. Do you offer collision damage waiver?
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We dont offer collision damage waivers. But you can still get Van excess insurance from here.
Or you can get Car excess insurance from here.
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7. Is there a limit to how many points I can have on my licence and still hire your vehicles?
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Yes. You are allowed a maximum of 6 minor offence points i.e. (sp30 sp40).
If you have any other convictions you must notify us immediatley, I.e DR10, IN10, MS90.
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8. How long is the day charge for?
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The hire is up to 24 hours from the time of the booking time allocated.
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9. What is the fuel policy?
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The fuel level will be checked and noted before you leave. We ask that you bring back the vehicle on the same level.
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10. What happens in the event of a break down?
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All our vans are covered by RAC 24 hour breakdown cover. Details will be found on the rental agreement.
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11. Can I take a vehicle to Europe?
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Yes. We can provide you with European cover at an additional cost. Booking for this will have to be made in advance to allow us time to obtain a green card from the insurance company.
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12. What happens if I get a speeding ticket or parking ticket?
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The hirer is responsible for any tickets accrued during their hire and a £20 admin charge will be applied.
Your details will be passed on to any authorities for any enquires made regarding these matters.
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13. Do you have a cancellation policy?
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If you wish to cancel your booking please do this within 72 hours of your rental and you will receive a full refund. If you cancel after 72 hours you will lose your reservation payment.
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