Care of the Vehicle Clause Examples
The 'Care of the Vehicle' clause sets out the responsibilities of a party, typically the lessee or borrower, to maintain and protect a vehicle during the term of an agreement. It usually requires the user to keep the vehicle in good condition, perform regular maintenance, and avoid misuse or negligent behavior. This clause ensures that the vehicle is returned in acceptable condition, preserving its value and minimizing disputes over damage or excessive wear at the end of the contract.
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Care of the Vehicle. You must:
(a) keep the vehicle locked when you leave it and keep the keys under your personal control at all times;
(b) take responsible care in driving and parking the vehicle;
(c) comply with all laws, rules and regulations while driving and parking the vehicle;
(d) if traveling with a child ensure that a child restraint is installed and used correctly;
(e) maintain engine oils and coolant levels to the correct levels;
(f) maintain tyres at the recommended pressure;
(g) report any accident or damage to the vehicle immediately to us.
Care of the Vehicle. You must take and cause to be taken all reasonable steps to safeguard from loss or damage the Insured Vehicle and/or any Trailer covered under this Policy and keep it in a roadworthy condition. In particular You must ensure that all equipment provided for the safety of the Insured Vehicle or of passengers travelling therein shall be at all times fully fitted and maintained. We will have at all times free access to examine the Insured Vehicle or Trailer. The Insured Vehicle must be issued with a valid Ministry of Transport Test Certificate and / or plating certificate where applicable. We may refuse to pay any claim which results in whole or in part from Your failure to comply with this Condition.
Care of the Vehicle. 4.1 You will be responsible for any loss or damage to the Vehicle even if it is not your fault. You will take care of it and keep it in good condition. You will carry out any repairs and replace parts when necessary and make sure it is roadworthy, and is serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.2 You may not use or permit the Vehicle to be used for any purpose for which it was not designed or in contravention of any applicable law and in particular for the purpose of racing, pace making, rallies, reliability trials, speed testing, for private hire, for daily rental, as a courtesy car or for driving tuition.
4.3 You will tell us immediately if you change your address. You can only move the Vehicle from the United Kingdom if cover similar to that required under condition 5.1 is put in place and kept in place whilst it is abroad.
4.4 You will pay on time all licence fees, charges, taxes and other sums due relating to the Vehicle or its use (in particular you will pay any fines and court costs for parking, traffic or other legal violations assessed against the Vehicle). If we ask, you will tell us where the vehicle is and you will let us inspect it at any reasonable time.
4.5 You will not use or let anyone use the vehicle illegally. You will not let anyone impound or obtain any rights over the Vehicle or let anyone take or threaten to take it to pay any debt that you owe. You will keep the Vehicle in your possession and under your control and will not sell, assign, sub-hire, charge, transfer, mortgage, lend, pledge, create a lien over or give the Vehicle to anyone. The Vehicle must be for your own personal use.
4.6 You must not remove any name plate or identification xxxx on the Vehicle nor change its registration number, without our prior written consent.
4.7 You must not make any alterations or modifications to the Vehicle without first having obtained our prior written consent.
4.8 Except in the case of a total loss under condition 5.3 or where you have paid the Option to Purchase Fee, you are responsible for returning the Vehicle to us at such premises as we designate, in good order and condition (allowing for fair wear and tear) as soon as this agreement has ended. We may charge an inspection fee on return of the vehicle.
4.9 You must pay when asked:
a) any costs or expenses incurred by us (or our estimate of them) in putting the Vehicle into good order and condition (allowing for fair wear and tear) after it has be...
Care of the Vehicle. The Policyholder shall take reasonable steps to safeguard from loss or damage the Vehicles and/ or any Trailers covered under this Policy and keep each of them in a roadworthy condition.
Care of the Vehicle. 9.1 The User must look after the vehicle, making sure it is locked and secure when not in use, use the correct fuel, and set and use any security device fitted.
9.2 The User must check the oil and water on collection, and subsequently on a daily basis.
9.3 The User must inspect the tyres on a daily basis, and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressure at all times.
9.4 The User is responsible for keeping the vehicle sufficiently supplied with the correct fuel (see Users Handbook), and ensuring that the vehicle interior is left clean and tidy before it is returned.
Care of the Vehicle. 9.1 The User must look after the vehicle, making sure it is locked and secure when not in use, use the correct fuel, and set and use any security device fitted.
9.2 The User must check the oil and water on collection, and subsequently on a daily basis.
9.3 The User must inspect the tyres on a daily basis, and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressure at all times.
9.4 The User is responsible for keeping the vehicle sufficiently supplied with the correct fuel (see Users Handbook), and ensuring that the vehicle interior is left clean and tidy before it is returned.
9.5 The user must report any damage caused to the vehicle whilst out on hire whether the vehicle is drivable or not.
Care of the Vehicle. The Insured is liable for any additional damage as a result from the use of the vehicle prior to required repair, following an accident or to disregard the proper care of the vehicle when involved in an accident or engine failure.
Care of the Vehicle. The lessee is liable to ensure the vehicle is well maintained, and that it retains full function and compliance with legal requirements. Oil, coolant, and tire pressure shall be maintained as recommended in the operating manual, and the correct fuel for the vehicle shall be used. The lessor has the right to charge the lessee, or the registered payer, for all costs attributable to operating errors committed by the lessee. If the vehicle vehicle is rented on a monthly basis and is used for a longer driving distance than 2,500 kilometers, the lessee shall ensure that prescribed service inspections are performed by a workshop designated by the lessor, and the service manual is duly stamped. The lessor shall, on request, inform as to the odometer reading at the time of such service inspection. In the event that service to the vehicle is not performed according to these rules, the lessee shall be charged a fee of SEK 10 for every 10 kilometers exceeding the service distance in the vehicle operating manual. The lessor shall pay for the cost of such service inspection. The lessor has the right to inspect the vehicle during the rental period, when they have reasonable cause to assume their ownership rights are endangered or a significant risk is present for loss of value (in excess of normal wear) to the vehicle. Smoking or transporting animals in the vehicle is not permitted, and on breach hereof, a vehicle cleaning fee shall be charged. The vehicle may not be overloaded, driven off-road or on unplowed roads, or in other locations where risk of damage to the vehicle is present. The lessee shall park the vehicle in a location secure from damage.
Care of the Vehicle. 8.1. The Lessee undertakes to comply with all existing legal regulations, to drive the vehicle with care, to service it conscientiously, to maintain it properly and to have service and inspections carried out in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's guidelines on time at an official dealership on time and at his own expense.
8.2. The Lessee must present the vehicle to the supplier or an official dealership for the preparation of a status report on the dates indicated by the Lessor. He must have any damage found in the process repaired at his own expense. The costs of presenting the vehicle shall be borne by the Lessee.
Care of the Vehicle. To obtain coverage or reimbursement under this Agreement, You must: (i) properly operate and maintain the Vehicle as outlined in the Owner’s or Scheduled Maintenance Guide issued by Your Vehicle’s Manufacturer, and (ii) provide proof of Scheduled Maintenance Services when the Failure appears to be directly related to the lack of required or recommended maintenance for Your Vehicle as outlined in the Owner’s or Scheduled Maintenance Guide issued by Your Vehicle’s Manufacturer. You should have received a copy of the Owner’s or Scheduled Maintenance Guide issued by Your Vehicle’s Manufacturer when You purchased Your Vehicle. If You do not have a copy of the Owner’s or Scheduled Maintenance Guide, contact the manufacturer of Your Vehicle or visit the manufacturer’s website to obtain a copy. Proof of Scheduled Maintenance Services includes maintenance records that show mileage, date of maintenance service, VIN and the maintenance that was performed. A claim will not be denied solely due to Your inability to provide complete Proof of Scheduled Maintenance Services. Scheduled Maintenance Services require periodic service checks based on mileage intervals and the make and model of Your Vehicle. Please review the Owner’s Guide for Your Scheduled Maintenance Service requirements that are provided to You at the time of vehicle purchase. If You perform Your own Scheduled Maintenance Services, You must maintain a log including date, mileage and description of each maintenance service and provide corresponding receipts for purchases of parts and fluids.