For the purposes of the ‘Terms of Hire’ the person hiring the trailer shall be referred to as the Hirer. All trailers are wholly owned by Thomas Trailer Hire, who will be referred to as the Owner.
Payment of the hire charge must be made at the time of booking by an accepted credit or debit card. Once booked, the trailer is reserved for that period and no refunds can be made.
At time of collection, the Hirer is required to provide a valid Driving Licence (both parts) together with a second form of ID such as a current V5 or recent utility bill. The addresses shown on ID documents must match the address for the credit / debit card used for payment. Photo copies of ID will be taken.
Where the Hirer is a Business and requires an employee or contracted driver to collect a trailer, a copy of this Hire Agreement must be emailed in advance to the Owner from an authorised person within the Business accepting these Terms And Conditions Of Hire. The email must name the person(s) collecting / returning the trailer.
For hire periods of less than 7 days a deposit will be processed on the Hirer’s debit or credit card at point of hire. With most cards this is a pre-authorisation transaction where the deposit funds are held by the Hirer's card provider for 7-10 days. The Owner will charge to this deposit any costs for minor damage / loss or late return of the trailer.
Where cards do not allow this facility, or the hire period is longer than 7 days, a normal transaction for the deposit will be taken. The Owner will then cancel the transaction on return of the trailer as per the terms of this agreement.
The Hirer agrees to drive the towing vehicle in a careful and skilful manner, in accordance with all legal requirements, tow vehicle limitations, in accordance with the User’s Handbook and Towing and The Law guide provided and with full consideration to towing the trailer with a securely restrained load.
The Hirer agrees to ensure the trailer is always left locked onto the towing vehicle or, using the provided security chain, is locked via the trailer chassis to a permanent object such as a tree or lamp post.
The Hirer shall keep the trailer at all times in his/her possession and custody.
Please ensure all contents and the remains from any loads are removed prior to return.
During a period of hire, normal levels of road dirt are expected. However if the trailer is subject to unusual levels of dirt or where animals are transported, the Owner asks the Hirer to clean (and disinfect as required) the trailer prior to return.
Cleaning charges will be at the discretion of the Owner.
The trailer must not leave the UK mainland without the authority of the Owner.
The Hirer accepts liability for the full value of the trailer whilst on hire. If the Hirer wishes to insure against damage or loss to the trailer, it is the Hirer's responsibility to arrange suitable insurance cover.
Repair costs less that £150, such as minor panel damage, floor scratches that reveal the plywood beneath the resin coating, damage to tyres, broken lights etc, will be deducted immediately from the Hirer's deposit.
Repair or replacement costs in excess of £150 (up to the value of the trailer) will be due on the date of return. For each day after this the Owner has the right to charge the Hirer a full days hire charge for each day until the cost of repair is paid in full.
The Hirer accepts that credit / debit card details will be held by the Owner until full payment for repair has been recieved. The Owner reserves the right to charge for any damage to the Hirer's credit or debit card.
Accidents and thefts must be reported by the Hirer to the police and to the Owner within 8 working hours of any incident. The Hirer will return in person to Thomas Trailer Hire to report the incident with a crime reference number for thefts or an accident report number for an accident.
During the hire period the Hirer will be liable for any injuries caused to the Hirer, their agents, any third parties or to any animals transported arising out of the use of the trailer. The Hirer shall completely indemnify the Owner in respect of all claims by any person for injury to person or property caused by or in connection with, or arising out of the use of the trailer.
The Owner cannot be held liable for any consequential losses arising out of the use of the trailer during the hire period.
It is the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure loads are securely restrained, the trailer is correctly attached to the tow vehicle, and that the trailer is in a roadworthy and safe condition prior to each journey. The Hirer agrees to operate and maintain the trailer in-line with the User Handbook provided.
The Hirer agrees to return the trailer to the Owner in the same condition as when hired, not later than the return date and time as stated on this hire agreement.
Hire trailers can be collected / returned during our standard opening hours -
Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 8.00 - 9.30am and again between 3.30 - 5.30pm
Please note that unless agreed in advance, we will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Trailers cannot be left when we are closed.
Unless specific collection and return times have been agreed with the Owner in advance, the Owner will make an additional charge of 1 full day hire fee for each 4 hour period (or part of) past the agreed time of return.
