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Horizon Self Drive Van Hire

We offer a good range of self drive hire vans, available for a wide range of uses Private or Business. Whether you require a van for one day, one week or even longer we can help, and remember the longer you hire a vehicle the less it will cost per day. All our vehicles are fully checked and maintained in our own well equipped workshops by qualified staff.

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About Us

You will find our Self Drive Van Hire office in Frating CO7 7HN where you can park your vehicle while hiring ours. We keep all our vehicles in top condition to give you clean and smart looking vehicles that will do the job you need them to do when you need them. You will also find our Van Sales Dept here where we have a good selection of Quality vans large and small for sale.

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The perfect vehicle for house moves with a large amount of space and Tail Lift for larger items.

Manual Diesel - Tail Lift 3 Seats - 2 Passenger doors

Manual Diesel Twin rear Doors 3 Seats, 2 Passenger doors

Manual Diesel Twin rear Doors + side Doors 2 Seats, 2 Passenger doors

This is a versatile small vehicle suitable to carry 2 persons with ample room in the rear for a selection of items such as boxes, Fridge, Small Freezer or smaller items of furniture

Suitable for moving smaller goods and household furniture such as washing machine, Fridge etc. All in a great all rounder and a very popular vehicle.

Fo rd T ran s i t Lut on with Tail Lift

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Ideal for larger items such as Freezers and large items of furniture. A very flexible vehicle due to the variety of items you could carry with a good amount of space

Manual Diesel Twin rear Doors + side door 3 Seats, 2 Passenger doors

Fo rd T ran s i t LWB High Top Van

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Fo rd T ran s i t SWB Van

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Nissan NV200 or s i m i la r

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Excess Reduction £10.00 per Day This will reduce the excess from £800.00 down to £150.00

Windscreen / Tyre Insurance £3.00 per Day

Additional Driver £10.00 per Day The same conditions apply to that of the main Driver.

You will need your

1.Driving Licence Number, 2.National Insurance Number 3.Postcode on your Licence If you are unable to obtain a code our staff can help guide you through the process or alternatively complete it on your behalf prior to your hire. Your code from DVLA will be valid for 21 Days and have a 72 hour expiry time The code can only be used ONCE.

Drivers

The vehicle must NOT be driven by any other person than the hirer at any time unless approved by us in writing. Driver’s must be aged 25 or over and held the Appropriate Licence for at least 2 years with no more than 6 Points

What you must bring with you

Each driver will be required to provide:

1. Driving Licence 2. Credit /Debit Card for payment Inc £150.00 Deposit. ( Master card, Visa, Switch and Maestro). 3. Two proofs of I.D which must not be over 3 months old, such as bank statement, passport, council tax bill, utility bill 4. Licence check CODE from DVLA If you require us to assist you in obtaining the code on the day of hire we will require your National Insurance Number.

Vehicle Deposit

We will charge a deposit of £150.00 per vehicle to ensure the safe return of our vehicles and for a full tank of fuel, these deposits are refundable on return of our vehicle should they be damage free and have a full tank of fuel returned. It can take 3 to 5 working days for the refund to arrive in your bank or credit card account.

Hirer Requirements

We are now required to check all UK licences online. To conduct this check, you will be required to provide us with a CODE which you can obtain from the government website click on box below:-

Frequently Asked Questions What is included in the Hire Price? The hire price includes the cost of hiring the vehicle including VAT for the agreed period. This includes fully comprehensive insurance and UK breakdown cover as standard. What do I need to hire a vehicle? You will need to bring with you on the date of hire or call into our office prior to the hire date with the following: Your full driving licence. ( photo card licence) The printout from the DVLA website. (See Below for details) A Utility bill and Bank statement or 2 proofs of your current address (this must be dated within 30 days of the hire date) confirming your current home and driving licence address, Additional drivers must provide the same documentation as the principal driver including a DVLA printout for each driver. You can pay cash for the hire, but the Deposit must be on a credit/debit card. What is the minimum age to hire a vehicle? Hire Drivers and additional Drivers must be aged a minimum of 25 yrs and have held a full driving license for at least 2 years Can I have an additional driver? You may add additional drivers to your hire agreement as long as they provide all the relevant documentation as above There is a charge for the additional drivers of £10.00 per day per driver. What vehicles am I entitled to drive with my licence? Category B vehicles up to and including Luton Box Vans, (maximum 3500kgs GVW). Category C1 vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonne trucks, (maximum 7500kgs GVW). Category D1 Minibuses up to a maximum 16 passenger seats. Category E This will be tagged to another category that permits you to tow. Can I hire a vehicle if I have penalty points on my licence? All hire drivers must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years. The Licence must be clean and had no convictions or endorsements However we may accept licences with minor penalty points like speeding. This will be at the discretion of our insurance provider and must be declared in advance of the hire date. Please be aware that an additional charge may be applied depending on the number and nature of the endorsements on your licence I do not hold a UK driving licence, can I still hire? You will need to bring your EU driving licence showing your entitlements and your passport you also need 2 forms of documentation to show your temporary address whilst staying in the UK. Will I need to fill up with fuel when I return the vehicle? All our vehicles will have a full tank of fuel when hired to you. Upon returning the vehicle it is your responsibility to ensure that the tank is full. Failure to do this will result in us re-filling the tank and charging you accordingly (the cost will be deducted from your deposit). Please note our fuel charges are more than local petrol stations. Will the hire rate stay the same if I return the vehicle early? No refunds will be given for vehicles returned early or for the late collection of a vehicle. When will my deposit be returned? Your deposit must be made with a Credit/Debit card. The deposit amount will be held until the vehicle is returned and checked for any additional damage or low fuel costs. Once we have done this we will refund your deposit, normally within 3 working days depending on your Banks procedures. The vehicle has broken down what should I do? If you breakdown please contact us as soon as possible on our Emergency Phone Number and a member of staff will take all the necessary details and contact our recovery service team on your behalf, or they will advise you of the best solution to resolve your problem. How do I obtain my Licence printout from the DVLA? Simply log on free of charge to www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence or click the link below Here you can view and share your driving licence information you will need the following: Your driver number (you can find this on your photocard Licence),National Insurance Number, and postcode (this must be the same as the postcode on your driving licence). You will need to click the option to share your driving licence information, this will allow you to generate a onetime use check code, and this code will only be valid for 21 days to protect your information. If you have any problems or are unable to provide us with the DVLA information our staff will be able to do this on your behalf at the cost of £5.00. Do you hire to couriers? Please contact our office for more details. Do you offer discounts for long term hires? Weekly, Monthly and Long Term Discounts for Hire vehicles are available. Please contact our office for more details.

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Terms & Conditions

Horizon Van Rental

Please ensure that you are happy with and fully understand all the information set out in this rental agreement.

1 Your contract with us

When you sign you will accept the conditions set out in this agreement. If there is anything you do not understand or do not agree with, please ask any member of staff.

2 Your responsibilities

• When collecting the vehicle it is your responsibility to inspect the vehicle inside and out for damage, whilst our staff will inspect the vehicle prior to your collection any damage not found and recorded on the pre hire inspection report could leave you responsible when returning the vehicle. • You are responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle by hitting low-level objects, such as low branches etc. • You must always lock the vehicle when you are not using it, the vehicle Keys are your responsibility • You must make sure that you use the correct fuel for the individual vehicle. • You must contact us as soon as possible if you become aware of a fault with the vehicle. • You agree to return the vehicle to us in the same condition in which you received it. If you return the vehicle to us outside our working hours, you will remain responsible for the vehicle and any parts or accessories provided until such time that the vehicle can be inspected by one of our staff. • You will be required to pay for any damage or repairs required to return the vehicle to its pre hire inspection report condition. This could include repair or replacement of any items supplied with the vehicle as stated on the pre-hire report. • Your hire vehicle may be fitted with a tracking device, when you sign the hire agreement you agree to allow us to collect and use any data collected during your vehicle hire period. • Certain items are not covered by insurance and are therefore chargeable to the hire in full i.e.: Windscreen damage, punctures or tyre damage, engine damage due to lack of oil, water or any other fluids, fuel contamination and interior damage including damage to seats. • You will be responsible and pay any penalties, fines and court costs incurred in the use of the vehicle before it is returned to us.

3 Rental Periods

The vehicle will remain your responsibility and available for your use for the period stated on this rental agreement. The vehicle must be returned to the agreed location by the return date and time after which the following charges will apply: Up to 30 minutes after agreed time: £0.00, Over 30 minutes after agreed time: £25.00, Over 3 hrs after agreed time: a full day’s hire charge will apply. If you fail to return the vehicle to the agreed location you will pay the full cost of recovering the vehicle. If you wish to extend your hire period you must contact us as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee this due to vehicle availability; however we will extend your hire period if possible and adjust your hire charges accordingly.

4 Cancellation of Hire

Once payment including Deposit has been made no refunds will be given, although with a minimum of 24 hrs notice Amendments may be possible which will incur a £10 administration charge.

5 Our responsibilities

• When you hire a vehicle from us the vehicle will be roadworthy, fully maintained and in a suitable condition for hire as from the date and time stated on the rental agreement. • Any existing damage to the vehicle will be stated on the pre hire report and attached to the rental agreement. • We are responsible for losses you may suffer if we could have predicted your loss at the time this agreement was signed and as a result of our failure to act if the losses are a foreseeable consequence of us breaking this agreement. • We will not be responsible for any losses that occur which you or us could not have predicted when signing the hire agreement

6 Conditions for using the vehicle

The vehicle must only be driven by the hirer or any other named person on the rental agreement or a person with our written permission to drive the vehicle. • Anyone driving the hire vehicle must have at least 2 years experience with a full driving licence valid for the type of vehicle on hire. • All drivers must be over the age of 25 and have no more than 6 points on their Driving Licence. • The vehicle must not be loaded over the manufacturer’s maximum weight recommendations, and all items should be loaded safely and securely. • Vehicles must not carry more passengers than legally allowed. • Not to be driven off road or on roads unsuitable for the type of vehicle • Must not be used for any illegal purposes or in a situation that may cause nuisance to others. • Vehicles are not to be used for driving instructions, to push another vehicle, test the vehicles speed, or any sort of vehicle competition. • Not to be used for towing another vehicle, trailer or any other object without our written permission.

7 Your Property

You are responsible for removing any personal belongings from the vehicle at the end of your rental period. We cannot be held responsible for any items you leave in the vehicle although if we do find any items we will keep them if possible for you to collect within 14 days.

8 In the case of an accident or the vehicle is stolen

If the vehicle is involved In an accident during the term of the Rental you must not admit that you are responsible, and should contact our office as soon as possible. You should also • Notify Police immediately if people are injured. • Obtain the names and addresses including vehicle details of all parties involved. • Obtain the names and addresses of any witnesses. • Not leave the vehicle unattended without first securing it. • You will be required to complete an accident claim report including diagram as soon as possible as per insurance requirements.

9 Fixed Penalties etc.

You will be liable as the owner of the vehicle in respect of: • Any fixed penalty offence committed in respect of that vehicle under part 111 and the relevant schedules of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 as amended by the Parking Act 1989 and as those provisions may be amended or replaced from time to time: • Any excess charge which may be incurred in respect of the vehicle in pursuance of an order under Sections 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 and the Parking Act 1989 and as those provisions may be amended or replaced from time to time. • Any financial penalty or charge which may be demanded by any person, Corporation or Authority as a result of the vehicle being parked or left upon land which is not a public road. 10 Other Costs (not covered above) An administration fee of £20 will be applied to all motoring offences received. Insurance excess charge currently standing at £800.00 minimum, this may be increased depending on hirer’s criteria and will be taken in all cases. Fuel shortages will be charged at a minimum of £10 +VAT anything above this will be set at rates specified by Horizon.

Horizon Van Hire

It is important that you read and understand the terms and conditions that apply to this contract before you sign. By signing you also confirm that if you pay with the payment card shown on this form, you give us permission to take the total amount you owe. We will charge a deposit to ensure the safe return of our vehicles and for a full tank of fuel, these deposits are refundable on return of our vehicle should they be damage free and have a full tank of fuel returned. It can take 3 to 5 working days for the refund to arrive in your bank or credit card account. Deposits per vehicle: £150 for vans Insurance: We provide basic cover for our vehicles and the excess for damage is £800, the items listed below are NOT covered by insurance and are the responsibility of the hirer.Windscreens and Mirrors (some examples include: chip; crack) • Body damage above windscreen height (hitting low-level objects, such as low branches etc). • Damage to wheels and tyres (some examples include: punctures; loss of wheel trims) • Interior Damage/Burns/Stains etc. • All costs incurred to repair the vehicle if incorrect fuel is used. NB The hirer is responsible for the damage repair amount up to the value of the compulsory excess of £800, in respect of each and every incident involving the hired vehicle.

How to Find us ! From Colchester on A133: Turn right at Frating X Roads then bear left, you will find us on the right. From Colchester on B1027: Turn left at Thorrington X Roads then turn Right immediately after rail crossing then left at X roads. You will find us on the left. Horizon Self Drive Gt Bentley Rd Frating Essex CO7 7HN

Hire Office Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 08:00-17:00

Sat and Sun (Pre Booking only)

Normal Day Hire Times

(Mon to Fri) From 9.00am

until 8.30am next Day

Late return charges will apply

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Vehicle Weekend Hire

From Sat 09.00 until Mon Rtn by 08:30

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