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Insurance

The price of a rental from Arnold Clark is inclusive of insurance.

Whilst an excess charge will apply in the event of vehicle damage, excess waiver may be available - please ask for details (subject to qualification at branch).

Age Restrictions & Insurance Excess

AgeVehicle GroupExcess Charge
Cars21 - 23Up to Standard£500
23+All Vehicle Groups£500
Vans21 - 23Group A£500
23+All Vans£500

Our Insurance covers

  • Full repairs to Rental Vehicle (excluding excess).
  • Third party liability unlimited (including passengers in hired vehicle).
  • Theft of vehicle and accessories (excluding excess).
  • Cover would default if the necessary security precautions were not implemented i.e. if the keys were left in the ignition or the radio front was left in the vehicle.
  • The excess for cars is £500.
  • The excess for vans is £500.
  • Drivers under 23 will be subject to a Young Drivers charge of £10 per day (payable on arrival at our branch).
  • We reserve the right to increase the excess with each incident.

Our insurance does not cover

  • Theft of property within the vehicle.
  • Driver of the hired vehicle's personal injury or loss of life (his own insurance would have to cover this).

Insurance Requirements

  • All drivers must hold and produce a full category British Driving Licence for the type of vehicle hired and proof of their address. If a new style British driving licence is held, both parts must be shown.
  • Overseas visitors must produce a valid Domestic Licence and/or International Driving Permit and valid passport.
  • UK visitors must produce proof of address, e.g. utility account or bank statement.
  • Licence/Permit must be valid for the current period of the rental and have been held for a minimum of 12 months.
  • A licence may have a restriction to the number of seats on a vehicle, which the licence holder is entitled to drive. For most European countries this is 8 plus driver.
  • Any penalty points should be notified.