Cut Price Truck Rentals – Adelaide, South Australia

Is Insurance included in the price?

Yes, insurance is included in the price with a basic excess of $2800.00 this can be waived by purchasing excess reduction:

Car $10.00 per day ($500.00 excess) or $15.00 per day ($250.00 excess)

Light Commercial $20.00 per day ($500.00 excess) or $25.00 per day ($250.00 excess)

Trucks 3 Tonne $30.00 per day ($500.00 excess) or $35.00 per day ($250.00 excess)

Trucks 5 to 9 Tonne $30.00 per day ($1500.00 excess) or $35.00 per day ($1000.00 excess)

Windscreen and Tyre protection $2.50 per day (cars)

Windscreen and Tyre Protection $5.00 per day (Light commercials)

Windscreen and Tyre Protection $10.00 per day (up to 3 Tonne)

Windscreen and Tyre Protection $15.00 per day (5 to 9 Tonne)

There is a single vehicle excess of $2800.00 which cannot be waived.

When using a tipper (tip truck) There has also been an additional excess applied to the policy in relation to any claims which may occur during the action of tipping – Excess is doubled when tipping mechanism is engaged.

Under 25 years of age there is an excess of $2800.00 which cannot be reduced.

A surcharge applies from 21 years of age to 24 years of age is $10.00 per day for cars, $20.00 light commercials and $30.00 for trucks.

We do not cater for learner drivers or "P" plate drivers.

Do I need a driving licence?

Yes, a driving licence needs to be produced at the collection of the vehicle. The licence will state what level of vehicle you will be allowed to hire. A normal car licence is sufficient for a 3 tonne or 4500kg GVM moving van. A LR licence is required for a 7900kg GVM moving van and an MR is required for a greater than 8000kg GVM moving van or tray top.

A normal driving licence is sufficient for car, light van and utility or any vehicle up to 4500 kg GVM.

How do you load a moving van?

This will direct you to the page for moving advice

http://cutprice.dev.netstart.net/moving-tips

What is the largest truck I can drive on a normal car licence does?

Up to 3 tonne GVM (gross vehicle mass) means you can drive on a normal car licence

What is overhead damage?

Over head damage is damage to a vehicle over and above the height of the drivers head, thus going into a McDonald's drive thru in a 3 tonne van will damage the van body and this is not insurable and the driver is liable for all costs of repairs.

What happens when I dont look up or stop concentrating on my height?

This photo shows how you can spend $9000.00 on repairs

What type of fuel should I use?

On trucks the fuel is always diesel, it will be clearly marked on the fuel tank. All cars are petrol unleaded.

What is a deposit?

The deposit is either paid in cash, credit card, EFTPOS or paypal, this is a security bond on the vehicle you are hiring.

Why does the fuel gauge reads half or quarter full?

We dont have bowsers and prefer that you put in what you want to use, thus taking the truck with quarter of a tank please return with the same amount.

Is GST included in the price?

Yes, GST (goods and services tax) is included in all prices quoted

Refunds policy on bookings

If a cancellation is made up to 48 hours from your collection date (for a Saturday reservation) and 24 hours for every other day other than a Saturday a full refund is applicable. If a cancellation is made within 48 of your collection date (for a Saturday reservation) and 24 hours for every other day other than a Saturday you will be charged the full rental.

Regarding Fuel.

The vehicle will have fuel on collection, you return it with the same amount

Online Bookings Procedure

Once your details are submitted we will contact you by phone or email to confirm your reservation. We ask for a credit card as a basis of securing your booking. Your credit card will not be processed or have funds deducted until you come in for vehicle collection. If you fail to turn up and it is within the guideline of 48 hour cancellation of a Saturday booking or 24 hours of every day other than Saturday then the dollar value as quoted to you will be deducted from your credit card.

Our policy is to return confirmation of your booking either by phone or email as soon as possible.

Is Cut Price on You Tube in a music clip?

Yes, Cut Price is featured in Millencolin's Battery Check....follow the link and look for Ed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH4pkueV_Zw

How to use a hydraulic tailgate lifter on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNQLirY8asc

How to start a Truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1oDHVBFgUw

Are Hydraulic Lifters included in the price of moving vans?

Yes, unlike other companies we do not charge extra for hydraulic lifters on the moving vans

Can you take Trucks or Cars interstate?

Yes you can take vehicles interstate, when making a booking enquiry let us know of your requirements and we will have the appropriate vehicle for you.

9 Tonne Car Transporter

The lifter will hold up to 1800kg with extender ramps.

Insurance does not cover any damage to vehicle whilst loading, unloading or carrying in transport, contact your insurance company for separate coverage.

We will instruct you on how to load and unload vehicle.

The owner (Cut price) is not responsible for any damage as a result of use of the vehicle under any circumstances.

Carrying of fuels, oils and tyres is not covered under the insurance policy.

What is GVM?

GVM is gross vehicle mass of a particular vehicle.

For the standard drivers licence the suitable truck has to be 4500kg GVM, anything that exceeds this 4500kg limit will require a different licence. All our standard drivers' licence trucks are 4500kg GVM or lower.

Padlocks

Yes, you can hire padlocks from $2.50 per day. If you lose a padlock replacement ones will cost $40.00. If you lose a key replacements will cost you $10.00 for each key.

Use of the padlock is at your own discretion and there is no guarantee if the padlock is tampered with or if it is broken. All goods secured with the hired padlocks are the sole responsibility of the hirer.