The lessor offers to rent to the prospective Hirer the vehicle described on the form Condition of the vehicle at the start of the rental period appended to this contract.

The contract Hirer accepts this offer and undertakes to comply the contractual provisions as stated below and with which he is in agreement.   It is specified that the full contract comprises the general conditions (original and client's copy of this  document), the special  conditions (page 1), the form describing the condition of the vehicle which is  completed jointly  at commencement of rental  and return, or  failing  that  the expert's  report, the fixed rate, the invoice and the bank debit authorisation.  

Minimum rental is 1 day (24 hours).   Driver's Age must be over 21 years. However, special insurance is necessary for drivers between 21 and 24 years of age.   Rates are in Maltese Lira and include FREE kilometers.  

THIS HIRE CONTRACT HAS BEEN DRAWN UP TO ANSWER ANY QUESTION YOU MAY HAVE AS CLEARLY AS POSSIBLE.  


1/  WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO PRODUCE?  

If you are hiring as a private individual, you must proof of :  

. Your surname, first name and address by means of your valid driving license and an identity card or passport.

. A credit card imprint must be secured with the Lessor as a guarantee against accidents and traffic violations. All major international credit cards are accepted.  If you are hiring on behalf of a company, you must give proof of:   

.  An authorisation allowing you to hire the vehicle in the firm's name if you are not the company's legal  representative.

. A purchase order.  


2/   WHAT AM I HIRING?  

The vehicle which is provided to you under the contract is described on the vehicle description form. Before taking charge of the vehicle, you must fill in the description form with the Lessor, and you must thereby acknowledge that this description is drawn up jointly.

The Lessor provides vehicles in good mechanical order. However, you may test  drive the vehicle  over a  distance of 3 kilometres, after which  the vehicle will be considered  fit for the use and free  from   mechanical  faults.   IMPORTANT:  If the Hirer refuses to sign the description form on returning the vehicle,  he accepts that  the Lessor may use an independent expert to establish the condition of the vehicle  on its return , and that he will be charged for  this service.  

If the Hirer does not take possession of the vehicle, the Lessor may retain a part of the rental  fee until  the vehicle can  be declared available for hire.  


3/ WHAT MAY THE VEHICLE BE USED FOR?  

The hire is for your private use and is not transferable, but you may authorise one  or more additional drivers who must be approved in writing by the Lessor and authorised by name on this contract.   You undertake to drive carefully and to respect the Maltese Highway code.

You also undertake not to use the vehicle:

. For the carriage of the passengers for hire or reward whatever the means of payment used and whatever the written or verbal agreement.

. To propel or tow any other vehicle or trailer or any other object with or without wheels.  

. In any competition.

. For unlawful purposes.

. For driving tuition.You undertake to keep the said vehicle closed and locked when unattended, and to keep the keys, which must under no circumstances be left in the vehicle.  

You must under no circumstances transfer, sell, mortgage or pledge this contract, the vehicle, its accessories or tools, or treat them in any way that might cause harm to the Lessor. You undertake not to modify or add any accessories to the rented vehicle.


4/ WHO MAY DRIVE?  

Any driver over 21 years. However a higher excess and a special insurance cover is  necessary for drivers between 21 and 24 years of age, authorised by you and approved in writing by the Lessor:   IMPORTANT:   Only the drivers named in the hire contract are insured under the Lessor's insurance contract. Consequently, when the vehicle is driven by a driver who is not named on the contract, the Hirer has sole liability for all the costs resulting from any accidents / neglegencies that may occur. Finally, it should be remembered that the Hirer has sole liability for the financial consequenses of the use of the vehicle by an approved driver.   GENERAL CONDITIONS    


5/ HOW AM I INSURED?    

Who is insured?   Only driver(s) authorised by name on the hire contract and for the period stated  therein (until the return of the keys and papers  to the Lessor during opening hours) are insured under the Lessor's contract of insurance.  

What insurance is covered by the contract?   The driver(s) authorised on the contract are covered by the Lessor's motoring insurance policy for public Liability covering damage to third parties, theft or attempted theft and damage to  the hired vehicle (subject to an excess of between Lm 150.00 and Lm 250.00 depending on the vehicle category and subject to the special provisions of paragraph

6). IMPORTANT: The insurance policy is only valid within the Maltese Islands,  and any use of the  hired vehicle outside their geographical limits will be considered taking the vehicle  without the owner's consent by the hirer who will  be subject to the civil and  criminal consequences resulting from  this crime.   What insurance options are there?   Where it is expressly stated in the special conditions of this hire  contract, as an option:   

. You may lower the excess by purchasing Collision Damage Waiver which  is compulsory to  waiver collision protection against liability,  subject to a  waiverable excess of Lm 75.00, at Lm 2.50 per day on Groups A to D and Lm 3.00 per day on Groups E to  H, and at Lm 3.50 per ay on Groups I to K - A deposit to the equivalent of Lm 75.00 by credit card imprint to this effect must  be secured with ADA Car & Van Rental in the event of accidents.          

. You may take our insurance covering the passengers and driver of the hired vehicle, which  provides a lump-sum benefit per person in the event of death or permanent disability resulting from a road accident involving the hired vehicle,  by purchasing Personal Accident Insurance which is optionally available for ONLY Lm 1.50 per day covering the driver and passengers of the ADA rented car in the case of accident. 

. Theft Damage Protection is available to waiver full protection against Theft &. Damage of the car Accessories, Wheels, Spare parts, Batteries, Side Mirrors, Radios, Jeep Soft Tops, etc . at Lm  1.15. per day, subject to a  waiverable excess of Lm 75.00.   IMPORTANT: For "space cruiser" or minibus type vehicles, this option is compulsory. Please note that the passenger and driver's benefit will be reduced by half for any person who is not wearing a seatbelt at  the time of the accident.   What do I have to pay in the event of an accident?   There are two possibilites:  

. Either you are not responsible for the accident, provided that the insurers can attribute the entire responsibility for the accident to an identified third part, you will not have to pay anything and the excess does not apply.  

. Or you are responsible for the accident, and this is covered by the insurance, in which case you will only have to pay the excess or the portion of the excess which is not redeemable (the allowance corresponding to your contribution to the car insurance  surcharge), up to the amounts stated in the special conditions of this hire contract, subject to the special provisions of paragraph 6 below.    


6/ WHEN AM I NOT INSURED?  

You are not insured in the following ten cases:  

1. If you are unable to return to the Lessor the original keys of the vehicle after it has been stolen. In this case you will be liable for payments of the value of the vehicle as evaluated by an expert.  

2. When the damage to the vehicle is the result of burns, interior damage, overloading,  poor  judgement by the driver of  the dimension of the vehicle in particular of the upper or lower parts of the vehicle, as well as damage to  the tyres, hubcaps and wheel rims.  

3. When the driver is under the influence of alcohol as defined by the Maltese Highway code,  or when the driver has  used illegal drugs or  narcotics,  or when the driver has taken medicines  whether or not they  are medically prescribed whose instructions state that their  use can lead to drowsiness.  

4. When the damage to the vehicle occurs after the date the vehicle is due back as stated in this contract,  this case being equivalent to driving without the consent of the Lessor and to theft of the vehicle. This provision does not apply if you have obtained express agreement to extend the period of  hire from the Lessor.  

5. If yourself and / or the driver has given the Lessor false information regarding your identity or the validity of your driving license.   

6. For damage or loss, of any kind whatsoever, to personal property, objects or animals being carried in the vehicle.  

7. When the damage is a the result of willful action of  yourself  as a driver and / or the driver.  

8. When the vehicle is used for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward or for driving tuition.  

9. When the vehicle is  used in such  manner that it is  overloaded,  by  carrying  more passengers or a heavier load than those authorised on the vehicle registration document.  

10. For broken windows.    


7/WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A PROBLEM?  

If you have a problem, call ADA CUSTOMER SERVICE ("ADA SERVICE CLIENT"), open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, on 21 691007 u 9949 7227   IMPORTANT: With reference to the car insurance, the Hirer agrees to comply precisely with the instructions which are given to him  by the representative.

If he does not, the hirer will be financially liable for any service which he uses on his own initiative and without.  


8/ WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IN THE EVENT OF THEFT OR AN ACCIDENT?  

You must yourself, or the authorised driver, on your own behalf and on behalf of any driver authorised by  name on the contract, comply with the following three obligations:  

1. Declare the theft or attempted theft of the vehicle to the police authorities or at the  police station and to the Lessor as soon as possible as you become  aware of it, and hand over the original keys of  the vehicle to the Lessor.  

2. Inform the Lessor immediately of any road accident involving the hired vehicle and send the Lessor a legible copy of the accident report filled in and signed by both parties as well as the names and addresses of any witnesses. In the case of an accident not involving a third party, you alone must fill in an accident report describing the exact circumstances of the accident.  

3. Contact ADA CUSTOMER SERVICE (" ADA CUSTOMER CLIENT" ) in all cases, on the following telephone numbers: 21 691007 u 9949 7227    


9/ WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY TO THE LESSOR?   Two kinds of charges will be invoiced to you:   Standard charges,  i.e:  

.The established rate of the tariff stated indicating the period of the hire.

. The cost of any fuel not replaced (you will NOT however be refunded for additional fuel). 

. Any services you have requested from the Lessor.   Additional charges, notably:  

. The insurance excess and the costs of repair arising from an accident (the excess representing your contribution to the car insurance surcharge and any damage to the vehicle not covered by the insurance contract).

.Any fines for which you are legally responsible.

. Any car park charges.

. Any export report charges.

. For damage costing less than the excess, the scale of fixed charged is available for consultation at the agency, or the charge corresponding to the estimate (from the vehicle manufacturer or an approved car  repair firm) will  be applied.  

IMPORTANT:   The Hirer will be liable for any repairs resulting from use of the wrong fuel (for example, diesel in the tank instead of four-star).  

The Hirer hereby authorises the Lessor to debit the sums due according to these additional charges from his bank account using his credit card details or by cashing the cheque provided as a deposit when the contract was signed.

A Credit Card Imprint is required to secure rental Agreement. ( Electron Cards are not accepted )