Startruck Trailers Terms and Conditions of Hire

Startruck trailers terms and conditions of hire (updated 01/07/2024)

The trailer(s) remain the property of Startruck Trailers Ltd at all times during the hire period.

Rental charges are per day (24 hours) from collection from our yard to return to our yard. All rental charges must be paid on collection by Bank transfer.

Rental charges will be quoted for in advance of hire, additional days must be agreed in advance. Late returns will be charged 1 day at full rate. Our minimum charge is 1 day hire. A late return charge of 1 day hire is payable if overdue by more than 1 hour unless previously agreed.

New clients will be asked to place an agreed deposit in CASH before hire, this will be refunded on return of the trailer, minus any damage incurred during the hire period. Deposit for any trailer is £100 except the RT6 which is £300.

Any damage/breakdown must be reported to us by either phone or email as soon as practicable. The hirer is fully responsible for the trailer whilst in their care. Damage will be for the hirer’s cost and includes Tires, Light’s breakaway cable, jockey wheel, lost keys or auxiliary equipment (straps, jump pack winch remote etc)

Please supply your own registration plates if possible (we do have blanks if you do not have one), and be Licensed to tow the trailer. Startruck accept no liability for trailers that are overloaded or exceed the tow vehicle’s towing capacity.

The trailer must be covered on the hire person’s insurance once hitched to the tow vehicle.

Please ensure you secure the trailer whilst in your possession i.e. use the locks fitted or supply your own security (4 way combination locks are supplied with each box trailer as is a lockable hitch and secondary ball type locks for car transporters)

2 forms of ID are required one of which must be a Photo ID (driving License) that shows a valid UK address, This will be photographed along with a signed copy of these terms and conditions and the registration of the tow vehicle (these are deleted once the trailer is returned and checked for damage etc.)

Examples of acceptable proof of address are

Utility/council tax bill within the last 3 months, passport or other approved ID

If you intend to take the trailer out of the UK, you must inform us before hire commences as you will need the European Trailer certificate. Please note we cannot assist with breakdowns outside of the UK and recommend that suitable breakdown insurance cover for a trailer is used.

In the UK (depending on your location) we can assist with breakdown however this incurs a call out charge, Please call Ash on 07768366175 for 24 hour breakdown and recovery and he will quote you a price to attend.

These T&C’s are regularly reviewed and may change without prior notice

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