Conditions of Agreement
- Subject to payment of the Rental, the Bailee accepts temporary custody of the Vehicle for the Storage Period.
- The Bailor of the Vehicle parts temporarily with the Vehicle for the Storage Period and agrees to pay the Rental.
- The Vehicle must be insured and kept insured during the Storage Period. Current insurance cover to be verified at inception and each subsequent renewal of storage.
- No locks are permitted on the Vehicle when storing in the compound.
- All personal effects and valuables must be removed from the Vehicle, and the windows and door to remain locked during the period on site. Any items left in the Vehicle are left at the Bailor’s risk. The Bailor is reminded that many insurance policies may not cover possessions in the Vehicle.
- By entering into this agreement, the Bailor warrants that he/she has both ownership and legal title in the Vehicle.
- In order to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 all gas bottles to be switched off or removed when the Vehicle is in storage. No other noxious, hazardous or explosive substances or preparations are allowed on site.
- Access to the site is per the Access Hours, access at any other time by prior arrangement with the Bailee. Notice must be given prior to collection of the Vehicle.
- Please be aware that all entry and exit movements may be logged and that the storage facility may be covered by CCTV, some of which is recorded and stored.
- The Vehicle is to be left secure in the collection/delivery area, or left on touring pitch at Woodovis Park.
- If left on pitch at Woodovis Park ready for transporting back to storage all locks are to be removed in preparation of towing.
- Storage spaces are not transferrable to third parties.
- The agreement does not permit the stationing of an alternative or replacement vehicle.
- Vehicles should be kept clean, mechanically sound and in good condition.
- No trading is permitted from the site, and the Vehicle must not be offered or advertised for sale while on site.
- No major repairs to the Vehicle to be carried on site (minor repairs may be carried out with the permission of the Bailee).
- The Rental is payable in accordance with the Payment Terms, the Bailee has the right to alter the rental by giving notice to the Bailor in accordance with clause 17.
- The Bailee reserves the right to increase the Rental and shall give the Bailor not less than one month notice of an increase following which the new value shall be the Rental.
- Where the Bailor terminates the contract prior to the end of the agreed Storage Period there will be no refund due to the Bailor.
- In the event of the Rental being overdue the Bailee may retain possession (lien) of the Vehicle until the arrears are settled in full or otherwise discharged. The Bailee undertakes to notify possession by recorded delivery.
- In the event of a negative response to possession, legal action may be taken to sell the Vehicle via The Torts Interference with Goods Act 1977. The outstanding arrears will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale, as will any reasonable costs incurred. The remaining balance will be retained to await collection. The Bailee will seek to obtain the best price available based on current market values, and notify the Bailor of the date and place of sale.
- In the performance of this agreement the Bailee will at all times act with due diligence in providing a fit and proper place for the storage of the Vehicle.
- The Bailor agrees that they will not rely on the security arrangements provided as a warranty or mechanism to obtain discounts with their insurers.
- Staff or their agents are not held liable for any damage to the Vehicle or its contents as a result of towing or the movement of the Vehicle unless due to the proven negligence of staff.
- Should the Bailor damage a third party’s Vehicle or property then he/she is required to report the matter immediately to the Bailee.
- Periodic checks may be made on the identity of all Vehicles stored on the site.
- The Bailee reserves the right to refuse any Vehicle not deemed acceptable.
- The Bailee reserves the right to ask the Bailor to remove their Vehicle from the site if they do not abide by these terms and conditions.
- No unauthorised access is allowed to any person other than the Bailor of the Vehicle stored in the compound. Bailor identification will be required.
- The Bailee excludes all liability for loss or damage where the means employed are in excess of the duty of due diligence.
- Where it appears that a Vehicle has been brought onto the storage site for the purpose of abandoning it, the Bailee may arrange disposal of the Vehicle via the provisions of Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 as amended and any costs incurred will be recovered from the person who brought the Vehicle onto the storage site.
- Should the Vehicle be damaged whilst on site the Bailor is requested to immediately inform the Bailee, the police and Vehicle owner’s insurers. In cases where the Bailor considers that they have a claim against the Bailee then he/she is required to provide written details to the Bailee within 72 hours of the Bailor becoming aware of the claim.
- Any changes to the details provided by the Bailor in this agreement to be notified to the Bailee without undue delay.
Whilst the Bailee does their utmost to provide security for the Vehicle stored with them, it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of theft or damage.