HOLIDAY CAR LEASING TAX FREE IN FRANCE & EUROPE
TOUR EUROPE IN FRENCH STYLE WITH AUSTRALIA'S CAR LEASING SPECIALISTS !
Terms & Conditions
What's Included?
A Brand New tax free Citroen
All vehicles equipped with Air conditioning, ABS System, Airbags, Anti theft, Central Locking,
Electric Windows and Power Steering
Full Vehicle Insurance cover (including third party liability and theft)
No Insurance excess
Full factory warranty
Unlimited kilometres
24 hour Roadside Assistance
All vehicles with CD player
No upper age limit
No extra driver charges
No airport supplements
Minimum age is 21 years, with a full Australian or New Zealand Drivers Licence
held for 12 Months.
All paperwork completed prior to travel.
Vehicles can be driven throughout Europe, including Britain & Ireland
(See list of countries at bottom of this page)
Free pick up and return of vehicle within France
10 Litres of Diesel or 15 Litres of Petrol is provided Free of charge. Fuel & oil thereafter is at your cost.
Terms & Conditions See FAQ for more detail
Eligibility:
Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass customers are eligible for a new tax free Citroën with temporary number plates for a minimum period of 17 days and a maximum of 165 days, if they are:
(1) Tourists, visitors and EU citizens who have resided outside the EU for more than 6 months and are not in receipt of income from EU revenue producing activities and plan to return to their residence outside the EU at the end of their stay.
(2) Full time students attending Colleges and Universities in France can lease a vehicle from 90 days to 265 days.
Age:
The minimum age to lease a Citroën under this program is 21 years and must have held a valid driver's licence for 12 months. There is no upper age limit to lease a vehicle in this program. In circumstances where authorized, a rental car from a rental car company cannot be provided to any customer under the age of 21..
Who Can Drive The Vehicle:
By French law the person holding title to the order form/contract (whose name is repeated on the vehicle registration certificate), their spouse, direct ascendants or descendants may drive the vehicle if they meet all the same conditions for obtaining temporary registration for transit. The immediate family members may drive locally without the registered driver in the vehicle. Under no circumstance can the family member take the vehicle across any borders without the registered driver being in the vehicle. The order form/contract holder must be in the EU during the use of the vehicle.
Additional Drivers
Additional drivers are free, however the registered driver must be in the vehicle at all times whilst the additional driver is
driving. All additional drivers must comply with all requirements of the lease. No other name can be added to the vehicle registration certificate or the insurance documents. The name mentioned there is that of the person
who signed the order form/contract. No other person may drive the vehicle other than those who fall into the criteria above.
In relation to the case of same sex couples and de facto relationships. It has been declared by the French Customs that a Statutory Declaration is sufficient and valid to endorse a legal relationship that comes under the French law of who can drive the car and this original statutory declaration is to be accompanied with the contract along with copies of passports & drivers licenses.
Bank Details and Promissory Note:
As a condition of providing a vehicle under the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass program and as their security measure, Citroën requires that you provide either credit card details on their order form/contract or a completed Citroën promissory note. This is a written guarantee between the customer and Citroën Champ de Mars that relate to the "T" series Special Conditions on the reverse of the order form/contract. Please refer to the conditions on the reverse of the order form/contract for further details.
Reservation Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required at the time of making your reservation.Payments made by credit card American Express or Diners incur a 2% fee. Mastercard/Visa will incur a fee of 1.5% on top of the total fee.
Final Payment:
Final payment for your reservation to globalCARS, including the return of your Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass order form/contract and personal documents, should be made 6 weeks prior to the date of pick-up in Europe and prior to your departure from Australia. Delays in picking up your vehicle could result should final payment and documents not be received within 6 weeks, or the reservation may be cancelled.
Cancellations:
| Cancellation Fees Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass | |
|---|---|
| Cancellations more than 4 weeks prior to collection | $300 plus any further supplier’s charges subject to registration of your vehicle. |
| 31 - 0 days prior to pick up | $300 plus any further supplier’s *charges subject to registration of your vehicle. |
| Amendment fee for each amendment | Free before documentation / $60 after documents are issued> No changes are permitted to car type or pick-up point within 4 weeks of collection. |
| A non refundable deposit of $300 is required is required within 7 days of the issue of the confirmed invoice with final payment due 6 weeks before before departure /or subject to special earlybird conditions as listed on invoice. | $300 |
*Additional charges may be as high as $1,500 to cover costs such as; registration, insurance, customs compliance, transportation and other costs associated with your booking fulfillment.
Amendment to Reservation:
All amendments to an order form/ contract must be made 4 weeks prior to the date of pick-up in Europe.
No fee is charged for these amendments, except where new documents are required. A re-issue fee of $60 will apply.Other fees may be charged by Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass.
Note: No changes are permitted to car type or pick-up point within 4 weeks of collection.
Additional Costs:
The Citroën DriveEurope program is a tax-free sale with a buy-back agreement. Vehicles are delivered to you with 15 litres of petrol or 10 litres of diesel fuel. Tolls, Motorways and vehicle parking costs are not included. It is important that you return all the keys, safety kit, transponder card, insurance and registration papers. A charge of up to $650 will apply to the order form/contract holders at the time of the vehicle return if these items are not returned with the vehicle.
Driver's Licence:
The driver(s) must hold a full Australian Driver's Licence and an International Driver's Licence. These must be presented as well as a valid passport and a copy of the order form/contract to pick up the vehicle.
International Driving Permits (IDP):
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required or recommended in many countries when driving a motor vehicle. Click here for more information.
Service Costs:
The service intervals for Citroën are 15,000/20,000 kilometres for diesel/petrol powered vehicles which are the responsibility of the user of the vehicle.
Tyres:
All vehicles are supplied with standard tyres. Snow tyres are only available by private purchase. If you decide to purchase your own snow tyres you must return the vehicle with it’s original tyres. Snow chains can be ordered with globalCARS & pre-paid before departure and supplied by Citroen on collection. Tyre punctures and tyre and wheel damage of any kind are at the leasee’s expense.
Note: Standard tyres may not be suitable for winter road conditions and extreme weather in various countries throughout Europe. For safety reasons, it is the responsibility of the contract holder to ensure that their car suits the road, weather conditions and the legal requirements for road safety throughout the countries where the car will be driven during the term of the contract.
Accessories:
Accessories privately purchased by customers at own discretion are not eligible for refund or buy-back on return of vehicle.
Pick-up and drop-off costs:
Pick-up and drop-off of Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass vehicles are free of cost within France. Charges are applicable to pick-up and drop-off of vehicles in other European cities. These costs are pre-paid.
Order Form/Contract Extension Costs:
While travelling you canarrange an extension of the order form/contract by contacting Citroën Champ De Mars, 25 rue de Constantinople 75008 Paris, Telephone 33 1 53 04 34 80. A request for an order form/contract extension should be made 10 days prior to the expiration date of the original order form/contract with payment reaching Citroën Champ De Mars 5 days before the expiration date of the original order form/contract. It is necessary to advise Citroën Champ De Mars of a location to which extension insurance documents can be sent to you. If the extension payment is not made, the vehicle will only be insured for the initial order form/contract period. Extensions are calculated on a daily rate according to Citroën Champ De Mars extension pricing, which is a higher daily rate than the published daily rate on the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass price list.
Opening Hours:
Please check with Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass to confirm the opening hours of pick-up and drop-off locations. Some locations require appointments 72 hours in advance if not arriving by a scheduled flight.
Pick-up of vehicle:
When ready to pick-up your Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass vehicle you must have your valid passport, a full and valid driver's licence, an International Driver's Licence, and the copy of the order form/contract to present to the Citroën staff. Note: Customers picking up vehicles from or driving in France or Spain are required to purchase a reflective jacket and breakdown triangle.
Note: For other countries please check local requirements
It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that they have the adequate and necessary items required. The laws and requirements vary between countries. Citroën cannot predict where each client will travel and therefore leave it to the client to enquire and purchase.
Cost of Fuel in Europe:
Please check here for the latest reports.http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuel/
Drop-off of vehicle:
All Citroën DriveEurope vehicles must be returned to the destination listed on the customer's Citroën Champ De Mars order form/contract and letter of confirmation or the Booking Agent confirmation. If delivered to another location additional charges will apply to the customer or the booking agent. It is important to contact your return destination by telephone 48 hours in advance to advise of the return of the vehicle. The telephone number of your return destination is
provided in your Citroën DriveEurope letter of confirmation.
Early return of vehicle / Amendments to drop off:
Amendments to drop-off location can only be arranged by contacting the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass office in Paris at least 72 hours prior to your return date. Citroën Champ De Mars, 25 rue de Constantinople 75008 Paris, Telephone 33 1 53 04 34 80. Some additional charges may apply and must be paid prior to the return of the vehicle.
Refunds:
A refund of unused days after collection is possible but is subject to fees and charges, plus agency fees that may vary from agent to agent. Early returns must be made 8 days before the contract expires for a refund to be considered. A minimum of 35 days is charged before a refund is considered. No refund will be made for contracts that have been running for less than 30 days. For students there is no refund for under 90 days and if over 90 days, 30 days will be retained before a refund is considered. No refund for agent's "special promotions or offers" regardless
of duration. Please forward your request to globalCARS. An administration fee of $50 will be applied to process all refund requests by Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Drive Side:
All Citroen DriveEurope vehicles are supplied as LEFT HAND DRIVE.
Vehicle Immobilisation:
In the event of a loan vehicle being required due to mechanical breakdown, accident or repairs, the assistance and
insurance conditions are as indicated in the rental contract, and will no longer pertain to the terms and conditions of the original order form/ contract. A replacement vehicle of the same or lower category will be available, without any specific equipment and within the limits of local availability. It is a requirement that the replacement vehicle be returned to the location at which the replacement vehicle was supplied from, unless otherwise indicated by Assistance Citroën T.T. Assistance Citroën T.T. can be contacted on: 33 5 49 25 24 24 In all cases, Assistance Citroën T.T., reserves the right to elect a solution and make the final decision. Assistance Citroën T.T. will not support or retrieving the vehicle stipulated in the order form/contract when it is said "repaired".
Insurance:
Not covered by insurance are punctured or damaged tyres, loss or non return of the vehicle's keys, safety kit, transponder key card, registration and insurance papers, incorrect fuel in fuel tank, repairs or work done to your vehicle unless authorized by Citroën Champ de Mars, personal effects, telephone calls, window glass and exterior mirrors.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is the responsibility of the customer. Click here for 20% discount
IMPORTANT NOTE: Personal effects that are destroyed or damaged as a result of fire or theft from the vehicle are not insured under the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass vehicle insurance schedule. It is strongly advised that personal travel insurance is obtained for the duration of the trip to cover all personal effects in the event of fire, theft or accidental damage.
Vehicle Insurance:
The insurance document for the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass vehicle will be issued at the time of pick-up of the vehicle. The vehicle is covered for full comprehensive insurance in the countries listed in this brochure. Please note that due to local conditions in Europe, insurance coverage for some countries is subject to change. It is important that you check with Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass to ensure the insurance is valid for your destinations. Customers who travel in a country where the insurance is not valid do so at their own risk and shall assume full responsibility for any incidents during the course of their travels in those countries.
24 Hour Assistance:
24 hour assistance may not be available in some countries where the vehicle insurance policy is in effect.
Consumer Claims:
All consumer claims must be lodged in writing within 30 days of the return of the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass vehicle. Claims will only be considered upon presentation of original in voices and receipts . Duplicates and photocopies will not be accepted when making a claim.
ONLY THE GENERAL MANAGER, CITROëN CHAMP DE MARS IN PARIS CAN AUTHORIZE CONSUMER CLAIMS IN EUROPE. VERBAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE FROM ANYONE OTHER THAN THE GENERAL MANAGER, CITROëN CHAMP DE MARS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY CLAIM.
Disclaimer:
Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass reserves the right to discontinue or change the models, features, specifications, options, designs and prices of the products referred to in this brochure without incurring any liability whatsoever to any purchaser or prospective purchaser of any such products. Some of the items referred to are at extra cost. Consult Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass for the latest information on models, specifications, features, prices, options and availability.
Additional Information:
All Leasing Contracts are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the supplier. By accepting the Lease Contract and utilising the services, persons agree that neither The Company nor any of its representatives shall be liable to any person for any loss, injury or damage to such person or their belongings or otherwise in connection with the Lease Contract resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences beyond its control including breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or cancellations or of changes in itinerary or schedules etc. Travel documents are the responsibility of the person taking the tour, as is compliance with local customs regulations. The Company reserves the right to deny a booking request. No employee of The Company or affiliated companies or representatives can change the terms under which any person agrees to take up any offer in this brochure.
Quotations:
Quotations on the Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass programme, either verbal or in writing are valid for 7 days from the date of quote and are in Australian dollars.
Disclaimer:
globalCARS.com.au acts as an agent for Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd trading as Citroën Australia and Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass. Citroën DriveEurope/EuroPass reserves the right to discontinue or change the models, features, specifications, options, designs and prices of the products referred to in this brochure without incurring any liability whatsoever to any purchaser or prospective purchaser of any such products. Some of the items referred to are at extra cost.
Additional Information:
Ateco Automotive Pty Limited (hereafter referred to as The Company) issue all order form/contracts subject to the terms and conditions specified by the supplier. By accepting the order form/contract and utilising the services, persons agree that neither The Company nor any of its representatives shall be liable to any person for any loss, injury or damage to such person or their belongings or otherwise in connection with the Lease Contract resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences beyond its control including breakdown in equipment, strikes, theft, delay or cancellations or of changes in itinerary or schedules etc. Travel documents are the responsibility of the person taking the tour, as is compliance with Customs regulations. The Company reserves the right to deny a booking request. No employee of The Company or affiliated companies or representatives can change the terms under which any person agrees to take up any offer with this product.
Note:
All prices and conditions are correct at time of issue but are subject to change. Prices quoted are in Australian dollars and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. For valid price information at the time of booking please contact globalCARS.com.au
Page Modified: 03 January 2012
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