Additional Terms and Conditions – Vehicle Hire
JEEP WRANGLER SOFT TOP 2WD
These additional Terms and Conditions are in addition to and form part of the Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions of Hire as found on the reverse of the Thrifty Rental Agreement.
Unsealed Road Access
The Jeep Wrangler is NOT a 4wd vehicle. It can however be driven on unsealed roads that are suitable for 2wd vehicles but are not permitted for use on any unsealed remote track.
The Jeep Wrangler cannot be used on any unsealed road or track that is ungazzetted or deemed 4wd only.
Due to dust entering the vehicle it is suggested that the roof is in place when driving on any unsealed roads. Charges may apply for cleaning if the vehicle is returned with the interior dirty/dusty or wet.
Dusk to Dawn Animal Damage (Excepting Uluru Township and Kata Tjuta
National Park area)
Any damage sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of a collision with
an animal between the hours of dusk and dawn will not be covered by Thrifty’s
Damage Liabilities. All damages and recovery costs will be the responsibility
of the hirer.
Underbody/Overhead/Water Damage
Any damages sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of water intrusion,
damage to the roof or to the underbody (including mechanicals) are at the
Hirer’s expense. They are not covered by Thrifty’s damage liabilities.
Do not climb on the vehicle or sit on its bonnet, boot or roof.
Underbody damage includes but is not limited to any part of the underbody of the rented vehicle including misuse or abuse of such items as the clutch, exhaust system and suspension.
Vehicle Recovery
Where a vehicle is rendered undriveable due to accident damage and requires
towing to the nearest Thrifty branch, the hirer shall be responsible for all
associated costs in recovering that vehicle.
Should Thrifty offer a replacement vehicle to the Hirer, the Hirer is also
responsible for the cost of relocating the replacement vehicle.
Replacement Vehicle
On occasions where the original hired vehicle as detailed below is exchanged
for another vehicle, the additional conditions as agreed to on this document
shall continue to be in force. Where possible a separate signed agreement
shall be used for the exchanged vehicle.
Theft of Vehicle from the Hirer
Should the rented vehicle be stolen from the hirer and consequently damaged
or not recovered then the single vehicle damage liability as agreed to and
signed for on the Thrifty Rental Agreement are applicable except where the
hirer has not taken reasonable measures to secure the vehicle and it’s
keys. In such instances where it is deemed by Thrifty and/or it’s own
insurer that the hirer has not taken reasonable measures to ensure the vehicle’s
security the Hirer will accept all responsibility for any loss or damage.