TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE
We will carry out your wedding for an inclusive price which includes upto 50 miles of travel to and from our TA13 base. Weddings taking place outside the area can be carried out, but may incur additional charges. Our charging rates are based on upto 4 hours of hire, included in which we allow 30 minutes travelling and preparation time.
Telephone bookings will be held for a maximum of 10 days. If at the end of this period the booking has not been confirmed by the receipt of a Booking Fee and a completed booking form the car will be released. All bookings are subject to a Booking Fee of £75 per vehicle. If in the event of cancellation this Booking Fee is not returnable.
You must notify us if any part of your journey is over an unmade road, track or narrow lane with growth protruding into the pathway of vehicles, or through fords or streams as prior assessment of suitability of the vehicle/s may be required, in all cases your chauffeur reserves the right on the day not to take vehicles along unmade road etc. By paying a securing Booking Fee or full payment the client is confirming acceptance of these terms and conditions.
If the information given on the booking form/run schedule is different from that of the original enquiry/booking or if the journey undertaken is different than that originally advised and/or paid for then The Wedding Car Collection reserves the right to invoice the client after the event for any additional costs and the client accepts and agrees to this.
A Vehicle Run Schedule will be sent to you approximately 5 weeks prior to the wedding date together with an invoice for the Final Payment. The Run Schedule should be checked and returned with the final balance no later than 3 weeks before the wedding date to The Wedding Car Collection (cheques to be made out to John Hawkins Ltd).
Cancellation of a wedding must be received in writing or by email two calendar months prior to the booking date. If it is not received by this date then the full payment will be due. However, if a new date is set and your originally booked car/s are available for the revised date your booking will be transferred to the new date without loss. The Booking Fee will be held for two years and can be used to book wedding car/s for a future wedding for the person named on the booking form.
Your chauffeur will offer assistance to those wearing flowing gowns and trains when entering and leaving the car, however, it remain the ultimate responsibility of the wearer to ensure their clothing avoids contact with all areas that could accrue dirt or grime, such a the underside, wheels, tyres etc. If the sparkling wine or mineral water service is provided, The Wedding Car Collection will not be held liable for damage to clothing or persons caused by spillage, airborne corks, or glass breakage, howsoever caused. In the event of passenger illness in the car the cost of a valet and any other time lost will be charged. The driver retains the right to refuse to convey any passenger who in the opinion of the driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances and whose conditions may put the driver, the vehicle or other passengers at risk. The hirer us responsible for any damage to the vehicle and fittings caused by their own or their guests actions and to ensure they collect their luggage and personal items when leaving the car. The Wedding Car Collection does not accept liability for items left in cars or for the responsibility for forwarding on such items.
Although we will endeavour to meet deadlines, we accept no responsibility for the delays, however caused. Every effort will be made to provide alternative transport in the event of such breakdowns or delays. Although unlikely, it is possible that circumstances beyond our control may prevent us from providing the exact car requested - should that be necessary we will do all in our power to supply a similar type of vehicle. In the instance of last minute mechanical breakdowns, exceptional traffic difficulties, incidents, Acts of God or any events beyond our control, we will endeavour to supply another vehicle from our range of fleet vehicles. If a cheaper vehicle is supplied as a replacement, a suitable price adjustment will be made. If in the final instance we cannot provide our servie or vehicle for any of the reasons mentioned then a full refund will be made of monies paid.
Please ask your guests not to use biodegradable confetti as this can damage both car paintwork and clothing when wet.
CHILD CAR SEATS
On 18th September 2006 a new UK law came in force which makes it compulsory for the following :-
1. All children under the age of 12 must sit in a baby seat, on a booster seat or on a booster cushion. Wedding cars are not exempt from this new legislation. The drivers of our vehicles are legally responsible for ensuring that children under the age of 14 are properly restrained in their cars. Please let us know on the booking form which children are under the age of 14 on the date of travel.
2. Children under the age of 3 cannot be carried in cars that do not have seat belts fitted.
3. Children of 3 and over can travel in the back of our classic or vintage style cars without the need for child restraints being used. Parents or guardians will be responsible for supplying the appropriate child seat for each child travelling. The driver will not allow any child to travel in his vehicle if the proper restraint has not been supplied.
If you are unsure please check with the following website which has full information on the legislation. www.childcarseats.org.uk
General Disclaimer
This web site contains information which is for guidance on matters of general interest only.
Although we have made every effort to ensure that the information in the web site is reliable, The Wedding Car Collection accepts no responsibility for errors, omissions or adverse results obtained from using the information. The Wedding Car Collection issues no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or results obtained from using the information.
The Wedding Car Collection will therefore not be liable to you or anyone else for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on the information in this web site.
Your Right to Privacy
The Wedding Car Collection respects your right to privacy. The Wedding Car Collection will not sell or otherwise give away your private information to any third party company unless they receive permission from the person providing the personal details.
