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
| Age | Vehicle Group | Excess Charge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | 21 - 23 | Up to Standard | £500 |
| 23+ | All Vehicle Groups | £500 | |
| Vans | 21 - 23 | Group 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.
