Common use of Breakdowns Clause in Contracts

Breakdowns. 6.1 Allowance will be made in the Rental for any non-use of the Hire Goods due to breakdown caused by an inherent fault and/or fair wear and tear on condition that you inform us as soon as practicable of the breakdown and we are unable to repair or replace the Hire Goods within a reasonable time. 6.2 You shall be responsible for all expenses, loss (including loss of Rental) and/or damage suffered by us arising from any breakdown of the Hire Goods due to your negligence, misdirection and/or misuse of the Hire Goods. 6.3 We will at our cost carry out all routine maintenance and repairs to the Hire Goods during the Hire Period and all repairs which are required due to fair wear and tear and/or an inherent fault in the Hire Goods. You will be responsible for the cost of all repairs necessary to Hire Goods during the Hire Period which arise otherwise than as a result of fair wear and tear, an inherent fault and/or our negligence while carrying out routine maintenance and/or repairs. 6.4 You must not repair or attempt to repair the Hire Goods unless authorised to do so by us in writing. 6.5 Any breakdown caused as a result of the equipment being used for the storage, pumping or dosing or any chemical not mentioned in the original proposal, will be charged to the hirer.