This Car Rental Agreement is entered into between Buckeye Rides (Owner) and (“Renter”) (collectively the “Parties”) and outlines the respective rights and obligations of the Parties relating to the rental of a vehicle.
Owner hereby agrees to rent a passenger vehicle identified as followed:
(Hereinafter referred to as “Rental Vehicle”)
The Owner hereby agrees to rent the vehicle to the Renter for the duration specified below, subject to the terms and conditions of this Rental Agreement:
The term of this Car Rental Agreement shall commence upon the date and time of Vehicle pickup as specified above and shall terminate upon the return of the Vehicle to the Owner, provided that all the terms of this Agreement have been fully complied with by both Parties. In the event that the Renter wishes to extend the term of this Agreement, approval must first be obtained from the Owner.
Please be advised that in the event of an extension of the rental term, we require a minimum of 2 days’ notice prior to the scheduled return date. Failure to provide such notice may result in the denial of the extension request or impossible of additional fees or changes.
The Current *Approx. Mileage of the Rental Vehicle is at the time of the commencement of this Car Rental Agreement.
Mileage covered per day: Unlimited Local Miles
Note: All vehicles are equipped with GPS Trackers and Kill Switches. Removal of these items will end our business relationship.
The Renter shall remit rental fees to the Owner in accordance with the following payment schedule:
Weekly payments shall be due every seven days, commencing on the date the rental vehicle is picked up. Should the Renter fail to remit payment by 5 pm EST on the due date, a late fee of $50 shall be assessed. In the event payment is not received within 24 hours of the due date, Owner reserves the right to disable and/or repossess the Rental Vehicle through the services of a security company.
As a condition of renting the Vehicle, Renter shall be required to provide a security deposit to the Owner which is refundable upon the return of the Vehicle in the same condition as it was rented. The security deposit will be used to cover any damages to the Rental Vehicle or any lost keys that occur during the rental period. If damage to the Rental Vehicle occurs, Owner may apply the security deposit to defray the costs of necessary repairs or replacement. If the cost of repair or replacement exceeds the amount of the security deposit, Renter shall be responsible for paying the difference. In the event that Renter fails to make timely payment, and the Vehicle is repossessed, the entire security deposit shall be forfeited. If Renter is non-reponsive and not willing to make payments, the Vehicle shall be reported as stolen to the police, and the security deposit shall be forfeited. Furthermore, it is important to note that the security deposit is not a waiver of Renter’s responsibility for any damages caused to the Vehicle during the rental period. Renter shall be responsible for any damages to the Vehicle, regardless of whether they exceed the amount of the security deposit. Owner shall inspect the Vehicle upon its return, and shall return the security deposit to Renter within 2 hours of the return, provided that the Vehicle is returned in the same condition as it was rented.
The insurance coverage provided for the rental vehicle is limited solely to damages incurred to the car during the rental period, and does not extend to any medical or personal injury claims by the renter. The renter expressly acknowledges and agrees that they assume all responsibility for any medical or personal injury claims resulting from their use of the rental vehicle. It is the renter's responsibility to ensure that they have adequate personal insurance coverage to cover any medical or personal injury claims resulting from their use of the rental vehicle. The rental company strongly recommends that the renter obtains appropriate personal insurance coverage prior to renting the vehicle. In the event of an accident, the renter is required to notify the rental company immediately and provide all necessary information and documentation related to the accident. The renter acknowledges that they have read and fully understand the insurance coverage provided for the rental vehicle, and agree to assume all responsibility for any medical or personal injury claims resulting from their use of the rental vehicle.
In the event that the Rental Vehicle is damaged or destroyed while it is in the possession of Renter, Renter shall be responsible for paying the required insurance deductible in the amount of $1000, in the event that a claim is made for the damages. If a claim is not filed, Renter agrees to pay Owner directly for any repairs or damages incurred to the Rental Vehicle.
The Renter hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Rental Company, its owner, employees, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in connection with the Renter's use or operation of the Rental Vehicle during the rental period. The Renter shall assume full responsibility and pay for any parking tickets, moving violations, or other citations received while in possession of the Rental Vehicle, and shall promptly notify the Owner of any such citations. The indemnification also includes any attorney fees necessarily incurred by the Owner for these purposes. Furthermore, the Rental Company shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury to the Renter or any third party arising from the use of the Rental Vehicle, whether caused by the Renter’s negligence or otherwise.
Owner represents and warrants that, to the best of Owner’s knowledge, the Rental Vehicle is in good condition and is safe for ordinary operation. Prior to taking possession of the Rental Vehicle, Renter has the opportunity to inspect the vehicle for any existing damages to the vehicle. For long-term renters, Owner shall cover basic maintenance such as oil changes, wipers, air filters, and cabin filters. However, Renter shall be responsible for any damages, such as blown tires or damaged wheels, and associated repairs. All maintenance and repairs shall be conducted by Getway Auto Repair. For all long-term renters, a mandatory safety inspection shall be conducted every 60 days.
This Vehicle is a non-smoking vehicle. Absolutely no smoking and if there is any evidence of smoking or smell there will be a $150 smoking fee which will be added at the time the vehicle is returned.
Out of state driving is strictly prohibited with the Rental Vehicle. In the event that Renter utilizes the Rental Vehicle outside of the state without such consent, the security deposit shall be forfeited. Furthermore, in the event of any mechanical issue or damage to the Rental Vehicle while outside of the state, Renter shall be fully responsible for all associated expenses incurred by the Owner, including but not limited to towing fees and repair costs. And rental contract will end.
This Car Rental Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to this rental arrangement. No modification to this agreement can be made unless in writing signed by both Parties. Any notice required to be given to the other party will be made to the contact information above.
