Note: This document explains the official Rental Agreement in clear language, with additional explanations and examples to help customers and staff fully understand their rights and obligations.
1. Contract Structure & Legal Basis
Rental Agreement = Rental Document (signed by you) + these Terms & Conditions.
The agreement becomes binding from the date shown on the Rental Document.
It is governed by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Risk Note: By signing, you are agreeing to all terms and conditions, even if you have not read them in full.
2. Key Definitions
Authorised Driver / Joint Renter: Driver listed on the Rental Agreement, your spouse, or your employer/colleague if driving for business purposes.
Collection Costs: Fees for collecting unpaid rental charges: legal fees, $150 admin fee, and debt collector’s fee (12% of amount owed).
Excess Amount: The insurance excess you must pay in case of damage or loss.
Excess Reduction: Optional product to lower the excess amount.
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): Waiver that limits your liability for vehicle damage/loss to the excess amount.
Overhead Damage: Damage above the top of the door seal/windshield, or caused by items placed on the roof.
Rental Period: The period from vehicle pick-up to actual return.
Vehicle: The rented vehicle (or replacement) including all parts, components, accessories and equipment.
3. Driver Requirements
Only you and listed Authorised Drivers may drive.
Must hold a valid licence for 12+ months (not a learner or provisional licence).
Must be 21+ years old.
Must not have had your licence cancelled or suspended in the last 3 years.
Must have full cover insurance about 21-25 years old driver (Damage with extra excess fee $3000)
Risk Note: If an unlisted person drives and an accident occurs, you are liable for all costs.
4. Permitted Driving Areas
You may drive only on properly sealed, metalled, or well-graded gravel roads.
Prohibited or restricted areas (unless written permission is given):
- Islands: Kangaroo Island (daylight only), Fraser, Bruny, Tiwi, Groote Eylandt, Moreton, Stradbroke, and any offshore islands.
- Regions: Northern Territory, Tasmania, areas north of Carnarvon (WA), specific QLD roads (Chillagoe, Cooktown to Cape Tribulation, etc.)
- Snow areas: Above the snow line (NSW Jindabyne / VIC Bright) between June and September.
- Other: Beaches, rivers, flood areas, driving outside town limits at night (NT/WA restrictions).
5. Vehicle Use Rules
You and authorised drivers must:
- Not use the vehicle for illegal activities, racing, performance tests.
- Not carry more passengers than seat belts provided, or overload the vehicle.
- Not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Not carry passengers for hire or reward (Uber, rideshare, unless approved).
- Not use a damaged or unsafe vehicle.
- Not transport hazardous or flammable substances without written approval.
- Not leave the vehicle unlocked or keys unattended.
- No smoking in the vehicle.
- No animals/pets in the vehicle.
- Must maintain oil and coolant levels and comply with seatbelt/child restraint laws.
6. Maintenance & Safety
You must maintain oil and coolant to manufacturer standards.
Repairs must be pre-approved by HD CAR PTY LTD. Keep original receipts for reimbursement.
The car must be locked whenever unattended.
Vehicle condition at pick-up is recorded on the Rental Document.
7. Damage Liability & Insurance
Your default liability: You are responsible for all damage/loss to the vehicle and third-party property.
LDW protection: If purchased, your liability is reduced to the Excess Amount per incident.
You must always pay (not covered by LDW): The excess amount, tyre damage (unless normal wear & tear), damage caused deliberately or in prohibited areas, overhead/underbody/water damage, fuel contamination, lost keys.
You must also pay for: Repairs or market value (whichever is less), towing, recovery, storage, administration fees, and loss of use fee (downtime).
8. Fees & Charges
- Excess Mileage: As per contract
Late Return: A$35 per 30 mins; >1 hr = full day charge
Claim Handling Fee: A$150
Unacceptable Cleaning Fee: A$50 – A$200 +GST
Smoking Fee: A$150 admin fee
Pet Hair Cleaning Fee: A$250
Fuel Replacement Fee: Actual fuel + $20 service
Improper Return Fee: A$500
Toll Admin Fee: $20 per notice
Fine Transfer Admin Fee: $95 per fine
9. Common Risk Scenarios
Unauthorised driver causes accident: Full cost at renter’s expense.
Driving in prohibited area (snow, beaches): LDW void, full repair + towing cost.
Night driving outside city hits animal: Not covered, must pay.
Lost key: Pay for key replacement + towing.
Smoking in car: $150 admin fee, possible seat damage cost.
费用标准(明细表)
- 迟还车:A$35 / 30 分钟;超 1 小时按 1 天计费
- 理赔处理费: A$150 由 HD CAR 代为处理保险索赔时收取
- 清洁费: A$50 – A$200 +GST 车内外有泥沙,虫尸
- 吸烟费: A$150 包含烟草残留
- 宠物毛发清理费: A$250 发现大量动物毛发或未授权动物;
- 协助满油服务: 实际油费 + A$20 服务费 适用燃油未补满归还情况
- 不当还车费: A$500 弃车或拒绝归还车辆,
- 高速通行费管理费: A$20 总共 包含 Linkt 或其他收费公路账单代缴
- 罚单过户费: A$95每张 包含行政处理费用