Fair Wear and Tear definition

Fair Wear and Tear means deterioration in the working order, repair, condition and appearance of the Vehicle as is reasonably consistent with careful maintenance and use. For example, the following are not considered fair wear and tear: • Body work damage – scrapes and scratches where the paint surface is broken and repainting is necessary or paint discolouration on the exterior of the Vehicle; rust; dents or other impact damage; broken or cracked glass. • Interior and boot, carpet and trim – tears, rips and cuts to seats, interior trim, carpets and head lining, oil, glue, chemicals and other substances which cannot be removed using upholstery cleaners; or cigarette xxxxx. • Missing engine components and/or accessories.
Fair Wear and Tear means any decline which results from ordinary use and exposure over time, including breakage or malfunction due to age or deteriorated condition, but not where such decline results from negligence, carelessness, accidents, or abuse by the Tenant or the Tenant's visitors;
Fair Wear and Tear means wear and tear which would be normal for similar Equipment operating in usual conditions, but excludes:

Examples of Fair Wear and Tear in a sentence

  • Any damage to the Vehicle that is not Fair Wear and Tear will be assessed and, if reparable, the estimated cost of necessary repairs will be deducted from the Guaranteed Future Value.


More Definitions of Fair Wear and Tear

Fair Wear and Tear means the wear pattern that we would normally associate with any, brake, suspension, clutch and tyre components as demonstrated for the majority of vehicles of a similar age and mileage within the Volkswagen vehicle portfolio.
Fair Wear and Tear means Fair Wear and Tear described in the Code under the annexure headed “AFIA Fair Wear and Tear Guide - Rental Vehicles” and does not include damage (as set out in that annexure);
Fair Wear and Tear means and include only the following: (i) thinning of paint due to the action of time and elements; (ii) scuffing of paint by rubber tired vehicles and properly fendered tugs; (iii) rust or corrosion due to contact with sea water and air; or (iv) fouling of hull by growth of marine organisms. Fair wear and tear shall not include damage to the Vessel’s deck, internal parts or hull that results from the Charterer’s use of the Vessel or otherwise.
Fair Wear and Tear basically means the normal deterioration of a property from ordinary, everyday use. Such factors as exposure to the elements, time and just day-to-day living can cause fair wear and tear.
Fair Wear and Tear means minor damage, in the reasonable opinion of UPHIRE, caused by ordinary day-to-day use of the Equipment in compliance with this Agreement.
Fair Wear and Tear means deterioration in the condition of the vehicle, consistent with careful use (e.g., stone chips to the paintwork or tiny dents in the panels).
Fair Wear and Tear means the standard set out in our Guide to Fair Wear and Tear & Return Conditions under Schedule 2 to this agreement and is based on the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear standards for daily rental.