TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.) DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply for the Terms & Conditions for Mini Cost Auto Rentals . Mini Cost Auto Rentals is referred to as the Supplier. The Travel Agents is referred to as The Agent. The client (renter) is referred to as I, My, the hirer and The Client.

2.) DEPOT HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8-00am to 5-00pm. Saturday & Sunday: 8-00am to 12-00 noon.

All Branches will be closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

3.) VEHICLE CHECK IN TIME

Vehicle drop off and pick up must be between 8.00am and 3-00pm weekdays and between 8.00am and 12 noon weekends. Please arrive on Saturday or Sunday at least an hour prior to the depot closing time. Vehicles returned late will be charged a full day rental penalty unless prior arrangements have been made. After hours pick up and drop off can be organised by prior arrangement at a cost of $50-00, payable on pick up or drop off.

4.) AFTER HOURS SERVICES

Mini Cost Auto Rentals head office runs a 24-hour, 7 days a week information service.

5.) ONE WAY RENTALS

We only offer one way rentals with prior arrangement.

6.) MINIMUM DAYS RENTAL

The minimum number of day's rental for a campervan and 4 WD's is 20 days. The minimum number of day's rental for a Motorhome is 7 days.

7.) MULTIPLE RENTALS

Multiple rentals may be combined to qualify the hirer for the longer-term rental rates. Eg. One 12 day rental plus one 9 day rental qualifies for the 21 day rate. The time period between rentals must not exceed one calendar month. Please note, the one way rental fee (if applicable) remains for each rental. The maximum insurance level applies to each individual rental. Multiple Rentals cannot be combined for Full Cover Insurance conditions.

8.) RENTAL TIME EXTENSIONS

Rental Time Extensions or Drop off Location changes are at the discretion of the management and rely entirely on future demand and availability. Any request for an extension MUST be communicated as soon as practicable and possible and must be approved with head office on 02 9689 3889.

9.) EARLY DROP-OFF

There will be no refund for early termination of a rental or hire agreement. If a vehicle is left at any place other than our depot, pick up fees will be charged at $45.00 per hour for the retrieval of the vehicle. There is no refund available for the unused portion of the rental should the vehicle be returned earlier than contractually agreed.

10.) CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation fees apply as follows:

If cancelled within 30 days of pick-up: $200-00

If cancelled within 7 days of pick-up: 50% of the total gross hire charges

If cancelled on the day of pick-up or no show: No refund available

No commission will be paid on Cancellation fees.

11.) VEHICLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Mini Cost Auto Rentals reserves the right to upgrade to a higher rated vehicle at no extra cost.

Should a lower rated vehicle be offered, our responsibility is limited to the refund of the

Difference in the total gross rate.

12.) DAILY HIRE CONDITIONS

Mini Cost Auto Rentals calculate the hire of a campervans, motorhomes and 4wd vehicle's on a per calendar day basis within depot hours ie irrespective of what time it is collected or returned within depot hours. Hire on all other vehicle's is based on a 24 hour clock. When calculating the number of days a vehicle is rented the day of pick-up is counted as the first day of the rental. The day of drop off is counted as the final rental day.

13.) WHERE I WILL RETURN THE VEHICLE

I will return the vehicle to the Mini Cost Auto Rentals location set out on the rental agreement. I understand that there will be extra charges if I return the vehicle to a different location. The charge for dropping off the vehicle to a different location will incurr a recovery fee of $45.00 per hour unless approved by the Fleet Manager at head office.

14.) DRIVERS

A current National (your own country) or International motor vehicle drivers licence is required and must be produced on pick up.

15) LIMITED KILOMETRE RENTALS

There is a charge of twenty cents (0-20 c) for extra kilometres travelled while renting on a limited kilometre rental.

16.) UNAUTHORISED AND PROHIBITED USE

Persons who must not drive the vehicle -

a) A person who is not identified on the rental agreement

b) A person whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds the lawful percentage.

c) A person whose driver's licence has been cancelled or suspended.

Cover will be void if above Terms are breached.

17.) DRIVERS AGE

The minimum age is 24 years for drivers; however, drivers 21 & 22 years of age may be accepted with an additional age excess of $1,500-00, plus standard cover or CDW excess. Applies to campervans only.

18.) CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS

We strongly recommend you bring an internationally recognised credit card. Our preferred Cards are MasterCard and Visacard. All credit card transactions will be conducted in Australian dollars.

19.) FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

By entering into the rental agreement you authorise Mini Cost Auto Rentals to charge the credit card provided or any other credit card provided for your bond / deposit (and you will pay on demand any balance) with the following charges.

a) All rental charges specified on the rental agreement.

b) All charges claimed from Mini Cost Auto Rentals in respect of parking or any other traffic

violations incurred during the period of the rental.

c) All loss of or damage to the motor vehicle (including loss of use) legal expenses, towing

and recovery charges where -

1. You have left the vehicle unlocked or left the keys in the vehicle.

2. You have not kept the key secure and under your personal control.

3. The underbody of the vehicle is damaged regardless of cause when no other vehicle

is involved.

4. The vehicle is totally or partially immersed in water regardless of the cause.

5. The interior of the vehicle is damaged regardless of cause.

6. The vehicle is damaged by driving it under or into an object lower than the height of

the vehicle.

7. You have failed to maintain all fluid levels or have failed to immediately rectify or

report to us any defect of which you become aware.

8. For any damage to the vehicle while in your care regardless of who is in the wrong.

20.) WRITING AND CALCULATION ERRORS ON RENTAL AGREEMENT

The charges as set out herein are not final. Should writing and/or a calculation error occur, I authorise Mini Cost Auto Rentals to charge my credit card for any shortage, or receive payment in cash or kind from myself the client.

21.) TAXES and CHARGES

A charge of 2% of the total hire charges will be levied to cover government taxes and other financial institution charges. As from the the 1st of July 2000 a new G.S.T. will be applicable.

22.) GAS

There is a fee for LPG gas: Campervans and 4WD's $10.00 and Motor Homes $25.00.

23.) FUEL

Refueling the vehicle will be charged at $1.00 per litre. This cost will be charged to the bond / credit card.

24.) MINI COST AUTO RENTALS LIABILITY

Mini Cost Auto Rentals will not be under any liability to the renter for any loss or damage caused through delay in

delivery of the vehicle that is caused through accidents or by reason of the vehicle not being as described in the agent brochure, or not being suitable for my (the clients) purposes. Mini Cost Auto Rentals will also not be liable for loss of time, change in drop off location or damage through natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, hailstorms etc.

25.) TYRE DAMAGE

I acknowledge that Mini Cost Auto Rentals agrees to reimburse me for expenditure incurred in repairing or replacing tyres only if the tyre is defective and can be returned to Mini Cost Auto Rentals for inspection, and the warranty is accepted by the manufacturer provided.

26.) AGENT NON PAYMENT

In the case of my agents' non-payment of my rental I hereby agree to make the payment for the rental prior to the pick-up of the vehicle. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of Mini Cost Auto Rentals and agree to pay for the gross amount of the rental prior to pick-up.

27.) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS

I agree that the vehicle rented may only be used with the maximum number of passengers as is shown on the rental agreement or as dictated by the licensing authorities. Mini Cost Auto Rentals will not accept any liability if these Terms are breached.

28.) VALUABLES

Mini Cost Auto rentals assumes no liability for valuables in the vehicles or stolen from the vehicles. Please do not leave valuables in the vehicle because of possible theft. In major cities it is advisable to leave your vehicle in the Caravan Park and take public transport to the city. Please note: Insurance on personal property is your responsibility.

29.) TRANSFERS

Transfers to and from Mini Cost Auto Rentals are not included in the rental price. It is the client's responsibility to get to and from Mini Cost Auto Rentals depot, unless prior arrangments have been made.

30.) CLEANING BOND & RETURN OF VEHICLE

A cleaning bond of $100 is taken on the pick-up of the vehicle. The cleaning bond will be refunded at the completion of the rental provided that the vehicle is returned in the same condition as stated herein. I also acknowledge that having received the vehicle in a clean condition, I agree to pay Mini Cost Auto Rentals a cleaning charge if the vehicle is not returned in the same condition. Campervans and Motor Homes fitted with a toilet must have the waste tanks empty on return, otherwise the fee of $150 for toilet waste evacuation will be charged.

31.) ANIMALS & PETS

Mini Cost Auto Rentals does not allow the carriage of pets or any animals in their vehicles whilst on rental. Carriage of pets or animals will render the contract void, and the rental bond and the cleaning bond will be retained and used for having the vehicle properly cleaned & fumigated.

32.) RENTAL REFUSAL

Mini Cost Auto Rentals reserves the right to refuse any rental, or continuation of any rental at its discretion

33.) REPAIRS

Mini Cost Auto Rentals vehicles are always fully maintained and serviced. This does not stop occasional breakdowns and small problems. Minor repairs to mechanical items and oil consumption up to $100 will be reimbursed against receipts on completion of the rental. Should larger problems be encountered please ring our head office on 02 9689 3889 for further assistance. Mini Cost Auto Rentals will then approve the repairs if the hirer was not directly responsible for the damage. In all cases the responsibility of Mini Cost Auto Rentals limited to refunding for the time that the vehicle was actually in repair. No alternative accommodation or food items will be paid for during down time. Malfunction of TV's, videos, microwave and air-conditioning units, Fridge, Water Pump, Shower and Toilet are not considered mechanical breakdowns and downtime will not be paid for these items. Towing and retrieval of damaged vehicles to the closest Mini Cost Auto Rentals depot is not covered under Standard Cover and CDW Damage Protection. The cost of the towing or retrieval will be charged to the hirers credit card or deposit / bond held.

34.) MAINTENANCE & RESPONSIBILITY

Joint hirers and all drivers are jointly and severally responsible under the rental agreement.

The hirer will be held fully responsible for engine damage if the radiator cap is not properly replaced and sealed on checking fluid levels and / or the warning buzzer for overheating is ignored. The hirer is responsible to check and maintain all fluid and fuel levels and must immediately rectify and / or report to head office any defect of which you become aware. Mini Cost Auto Rentals on presentation of receipts will reimburse refills of all fluids except petrol and diesel. The hirer shall drive the vehicle in a careful and cautious manner and will not do or allow anything to be done to harm the vehicle. The hirer shall not use the vehicle for anything other than its intended purpose, or allow use of the vehicle to carry passengers or goods for hire. The hirer shall not allow the vehicle to be used to carry volatile liquids, corrosive or inflammable materials or explosives.

35.) ROAD RESTRICTIONS

Mini Cost Auto Rentals 2WD vehicles are not allowed to travel on unsealed (dirt or gravel) roads. Travel on these roads voids all damage protection cover that the hirer has selected and paid for. The hirer will be totally liable for all damage should any damage be caused by the hirer of the vehicle while travelling on unsealed (dirt or gravel) roads. The full cost of the damage to all parties concerned may be deducted from the hirer. If in the opinion of Mini Cost Auto Rentals a vehicle is found to have travelled on unsealed (dirt or gravel) road the bond / deposit will be retained until the vehicle is fully inspected and checked for damage. If no damage has occurred the bond will be returned to the hirer in full. If any damage is found, refer to the appropriate damage liability in the Standard Cover, or VIP Excess Waver.

Mini Cost Auto Rentals 4 WD vehicles may be driven on recognised tracks. 4 WD vehicles may only travel to the following areas with the written permission of Mini Cost Auto Rentals: Simpson Desert, Gunbarrel Highway, Cape York, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Tanami Track and Gibb River Road. Our vehicles are not permitted on the Canning Stock Route.

36.) LIVING EQUIPMENT

All living equipment, as detailed in the line drawings, is included in the vehicle for use. Any extra equipment requested may be given for use if available and may be collected on pick up.

Baby & booster seats are available at $5.00 per booking and must be booked in advance.

37.) SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT

All single vehicle accidents carry additional liability dependent on the damage protection

package taken - Standard Cover is an additional $1,500-00

- VIP Excess is reduced to $500-00

38.) BOND - DEPOSIT - DAMAGE PROTECTION

there are two types of cover available.

Damage Protection with AU$1,500-00 excess is called Motor Vehicle Accident Excess.

Damage Protection with AU$500 excess is called VIP Excess Waver.

39.) DRIVERS UNDER AGE

Drivers under the age of 23 years (between 21 and 23 years) carry an additional age bond of

$1,200-00 which is payable on pick-up of the vehicle.

40.) PAYMENT OF DAMAGE PROTECTION

Payment of the Damage Protection Bond depends on the option selected and is the excess for the Standard Cover, VIP Excess Waver. If Standard Cover Damage Protection is selected, the bond is payable by cash, traveller's Cheques or credit card. The credit card will be processed initially, and refunded on return of the vehicle if all is in accordance with the contract conditions. If VIP Excess Waver is selected, a signed, authorised credit card voucher for the appropriate excess must be lodged for the duration, of the rental period. If the vehicle is returned undamaged and in accordance with the contract conditions, the voucher will be returned to the hirer or destroyed and therefore not processed. Standard Cover, VIP Excess Waver do NOT cover damage from the vehicle being immersed in water. Any insurance offered by your Credit Card Company for rental vehicles is NOT acceptable by Mini Cost Auto Rentals as insurance cover for any rental.

41.) DAMAGE COVER

In the event of an accident, personal injury is covered through Registration 3rd Party Insurance. All vehicles are fully insured for own damage and 3rd Party Property Damage, but the renter is responsible for the Damage liability in accordance with the "Damage Protection" that has been selected. All cover is void and cancelled if any of these Terms & Conditions are breached during the period of the rental agreement.

42.) EXEMPTIONS

There are no exceptions to the standard Terms and Conditions of Mini Cost Auto Rentals.

43.) ACCIDENTS

Most accidents occur for the following reasons -

Driving too fast. Driving on the wrong side of the road. Turning across oncoming traffic. Driving while sleepy and tired. Collisions with animals. Reversing into trees and other objects.

Whilst reversing the vehicle. Driving while intoxicated.

44.) CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS

By signing this Rental Terms and Conditions contract I accept that the terms and conditions make this an Australian Contract and I will be bound by the Australian State Law in which state this agreement is contracted in. This contract overrides any other contract form or contract taken in any other country. Any changes made to this contract must be in writing and signed on behalf of Mini Cost Auto Rentals and the client. Mini Cost Auto Rentals makes no express or implied warranty in relation to this agreement.

45.) TV, VIDEO AND RADIO.

TV`s and Radio's in country areas sometimes can only pick up national channels. Please be aware that TV's have to be tuned when moving from one area to another. The responsibility of tuning rests with the renter. It is quite simple to do, ask the depot staff to explain the tuning method.

46.) PAYMENT IN AUSTRALIA

All payments to be paid in Australia will be in Australian Dollars only. No foreign currency will be accepted.

47.) DISCLAIMER

All illustrations, line drawings and text in any of our brochures or advertising material are a representation only of the vehicles depicted. Variances in any vehicles or its equipment offered for rental could occur due to modifications and /or upgrades to vehicle design.

48.) Exchange rate / currency fluctuation

All credit card transactions are conducted in Australian Dollars. Due to exchange rate fluctuations there could be some variance in the amount initially debited against the credit card and the amount refunded when the vehicle is returned. Mini Cost Auto Rentals accepts no liability for these variances, up or down.

49.) Important

Problems associated with the rental of the vehicle must be reported in writing to Mini Cost Auto Rentals during the actual rental or when dropping off the vehicle. We do not accept liability for any claims submitted after this period.

50.) Signed by hirer Date.

Please contact us if further information is required.