1. THE RENTER’S OBLIGATIONS IN TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT



1.1 The Renter is responsible for the care of the vehicle while in his possession and must ensure that sufficient engine coolant, oil and fuel are maintained and that the tyre pressure and wheel alignment remain in the same state as on the date of delivery and or collection of the vehicle to the Renter. The Renter must ensure correct fuel type for the vehicle is used when refuelling during the hire period.

1.2 The Renter must ensure that the vehicle is secured and protected at all times and is kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use. The Renter must ensure that the alarm and any security devices are activated at all times, and that all doors and windows are locked and/or secured. The Renter shall not cause or allow the vehicle to be neglected, abused, damaged or modified in any way.

1.3 The Renter must ensure that all vehicles are driven on a public road at all times. The Company reserves its right in its sole discretion to restrict the use of the vehicle in certain areas where there is concern due to adverse road conditions, weather conditions and/or political unrest or any other condition.

1.4 The Renter must not cause or permit the vehicle to be driven unlawfully or illegally or to be used for any unlawful purpose or a purpose for which it was not designed, or in such a way to increase the risk of being damaged, lost or to be overloaded. The Renter must obey the rules of the road and local traffic regulations with specific reference to driving on the correct side of the road, adhering to traffic signals, lane changing and local speed limits.

1.5 The Renter is not permitted to use the vehicle outside of the borders of the Republic of Namibia unless the Company has consented thereto in writing.

1.6 The Renter is not allowed to hire or lend the vehicle to anyone, or permit the vehicle to be in the possession or control of anyone other than the Renter or the operator as stated on the face of this agreement. In the event the Renter has hired the vehicle for a period in excess of 20 (twenty) plus days, as referred to in the Thrifty Car Rental brochure, the Renter shall return the vehicle to the Company at the Company’s premises, as stipulated on the face of this agreement, at the termination of this contract, alternatively at any time sooner at the request of the Company. In the event that the Renter has hired the vehicle for an extended rental period, the Renter must return the vehicle to the Company at the Company’s premises for its services, at the intervals of 15 000km (Petrol Vehicles)/7500km (Diesel Vehicles) or every 6 (six) months, whichever event occurs first.

1.7 The Renter will not drive the motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication or any other intoxicating substance nor will he permit any operator to drive the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication or any other intoxicating substance.

1.8 The Renters speed is regulated at a maximum of 60km per hour on a gravel and or dirt road, irrespective of road signs. The Renter will not exceed the speed limit of 120 km per hour on all national roads or as indicated by road signs.

1.9 The Renter must, in the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident or being stolen, report such incident to the local Police within 24 (Twenty Four) hours and the Company immediately or within 3 hours of becoming aware of the occurrence, irrespective of Third Party involvement. The Renter must provide the Company with the relevant Police case number and complete all prescribed documentation, including the Company Claim Form fully and truthfully. The Renter shall assist and co-operate with the Company in investigating and finalising such incident or any dispute that may arise from this.

1.10 The Renter is obligated to pay a Holding Fee, of which he will only be refunded 72 Hours after returning the vehicle. No Holding Fee will be refunded before the 72 hours period has lapsed due to internal administration matter.