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3.4
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The use of the Vehicle is restricted to Singapore (private & commercial use) & West Malaysia (private use only).
The Renter hereby indemnifies & keeps indemnified the Lessor against all loss suffered by the Lessor (including loss resulting from inability to use the Vehicle or let the same on hire).
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3.5
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The Renter shall obtain the Lessor’s written consent & authority prior to entrusting the possession / use of the vehicle to any party seeking to be an authorised driver. Upon approval by the Lessor, the Renter shall provide a copy of this Agreement to the authorised driver & it shall also be available for inspection by prior arrangement at the Lessor’s office. The authorised driver shall be deemed to be acquainted with & bound by this Agreement & the terms of the insurance cover.
The Renter shall in addition also be liable to indemnify the Lessor against losses of any nature whatsoever, & howsoever in any way directly or indirectly arising from breach on the part of the authorised driver(s) of his legal obligations & the contractual obligations herein & / or in relation to the control, use & management of the Vehicle by the authorised driver(s).
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3.6
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The Renter & / or authorised driver(s) shall at all material times ensure that the use, control & management of the Vehicle is confined to the Renter & / or authorised driver(s) & shall be liable to the Lessor in the event an unauthorised party secures access to the use, control & management of the Vehicle & for any losses thereby incurred, of any nature, whatsoever & howsoever arising.
This clause shall be in addition to & shall not be construed as limiting or prejudicing in any way the rights of the Lessor under the common law or statutes including the rights under the law of bailment.
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4
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Servicing & Maintenance
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4.1
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The Renter shall send the Vehicle for regular servicing at such authorised workshops & at such times & dates as may be directed by the Lessor from time to time.
A fee will be charged if the Renter misses a scheduled servicing appointment.
The Renter shall also be liable for any repair or maintenance costs if incurred in the event of a missed servicing with the authorised workshop.
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4.2
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For avoidance of doubt, the obligation to ensure the vehicle is in roadworthy condition shall rest upon the Renter such that in the event the vehicle requires additional servicing & maintenance including but not limited to tyre changes, the Renter shall arrange with the authorised workshop(s) to send the vehicle for additional servicing & maintenance as & when required.
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4.3
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In the event that the Vehicle requires any repairs works, apart from accident repairs, that shall last between 8 to 12 hours, the Lessor, may, at its sole discretion, reimburse up to half a day of the then applicable Rental Charges to the Renter, such monies to be deposited into the Renter’s bank account as notified by the Renter.
If the time needed for the repair works exceeds 12 hours, the Lessor may, at its sole discretion, reimburse to the Renter up to one full day of the then applicable Rental Charges.
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4.4
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The Renter shall bear the cost of tyre replacements due to side wall damage.
Tyre normal wear & tear inclusive of “deemed safe” repairable punctures (i.e. the Vehicle is deemed safe for driving after tyre is repaired) are covered by the authorised workshop.
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5
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Accidents / Theft
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5.1
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The Renter is obliged to report to the Lessor & insurer any & every accident or theft involving the Vehicle, by telephone immediately, & in writing no later than 24 hours after the accident or theft.
The Renter (or authorised driver(s), as the case may be) must not admit to or compound any claim either partially or in full.
The names & addresses of all witnesses, as well as the license number of any & all vehicle(s) involved in the accident or theft are to be provided to the Lessor.
Additionally, the local police authorities must be informed if personal injury (including death), damage to government property, any foreign vehicle, any hit-&-run incident, any pedestrian &/or any cyclist is involved.
For accidents or theft occurring in West Malaysia, the Renter is required to lodge a police report both in West Malaysia & Singapore within 24 hours of the accident.
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5.2
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In the event of any accident or theft involving the Vehicle, whether or not due to the negligence of the Renter, the terms relating to
liability assessment, insurance excess payable by Renter, changes (if any) to Rental Charges & replacement vehicle (if any) as set out in the Schedule shall apply.
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6
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Accident Claims
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6.1
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The Renter & the authorised driver(s), if any, are insured under an automobile comprehensive insurance policy (“Policy”), a copy of which is available for inspection at the Lessor’s office.
Subject to fulfilment of the terms of the Policy, the Renter shall enjoy the benefits of the Policy.
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