Terms & Conditions
1. RENTAL PERIOD
The minimum rental period is considered 24 hours. A grace period of 59 minutes allows free of charge, after which the renter will be charged for a minimum of one full day rental.
2. AGE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age to rent is 21 for category A and it is up to 4 passenger (in total) per car. From the young drivers it is required a deposit of 400 € in cash and the amount will be returned after the drop-off if there are no damages on the car. Also the young drivers are not allowed to select the Full Insurance and only the Basic Insurance . For all other categories, the minimum age to rent is 23 yrs. Underage 23 years drivers may rent vehicles, at a daily surcharge of 10 € . There are no restrictions or surcharges for drivers aged 23 till 75 years. The maximum age is 78 years. The senior driver fee over the age of 70 is 10 € per day.
3. DRIVING LICENSE & ID REQUIREMENTS
All drivers must present a full valid driving license and a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. Driver/s who are not citizens of EU or the Driver License is not written in Latin characters, the International Driving License is required along with their National Driving License.
4. PAYMENT METHODS
Visa, Master credit or debit cards are accepted , Paypal or cash.
5. PERMITTED KILOMETERS
Free kilometers are provided for rentals.
6. THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE (Required by Greek Law) Free of charge.
Coverage limits:
a) Third Party Bodily Injury up to 1.300.000 €, (except the driver of the rented vehicle).
b) Third-Party Property Damage to 1.300.000 €, – including passengers of the rented vehicle (except the driver of the rented vehicle).
7. COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW)
Covers the renters’ liability for damages to the rented vehicle – under the condition that the damage is not due to infringement of Road Circulation Code, with a deductible amount of:
600€ for car groups A, B ,G1
800€ for car groups C, C1 ,G, G2
1200€ for car groups D1, E2, J
1500€ for car group L
The above CDW charges include VAT 24%
CDW does not provide any coverage concerning damages provoked :
a) at the underneath part of the vehicle b) inside part of the vehicle-saloon c)windscreen mirrors and generally all glassy parts of the car d) car key loss or damage e the antenna f) incorrect fuel g) breaking the traffic law or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs h) during transportation by ferry without Auto Max’s written permission i) damages at the wheels and tires k)damages to the electronic parts and the engine due to bad weather conditions and not safe driving from the driver.
Vehicles returned with stained interior that is not cleaned with normal / common washing, client’s will be charged for 50€ plus VAT for the biological cleaning of the car. If the driver drives the vehicle off the official road network and the vehicle immobilized, the driver will be charged the cost of towing the vehicle from the roadside assistance.
The driver will be charged for the cost of roadside assistance in case of breaking down the car while driving offroad or in non-official road network
8. REFUELING CHARGES
Renters must return the vehicle with the same fuel level as at the time of pick up. If the vehicle is not returned with the same level of fuel the renter will be charged a refueling service charge based upon the fuel used. Please contact the local branch for details.
9. ROADSIDE PROTECTION
Free of charge and available 24/7. It is recommended to contact the branch directly in the event of required roadside assistance. If the driver drives the vehicle off the official road network and the vehicle immobilized, the driver will be charged the cost of towing the vehicle from the roadside assistance.
10. VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
Provided by the pickup location within 24hours wherever in Corfu. The driver should contact by phone Auto Max for assistance. If the vehicle has been towed by the roadside assistance because of an accident, after violations of the traffic law by the driver, the driver is obliged to cover the costs of repatriating the car to the company’s headquarters from the point where it was immobilized.
11. SUPER COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (SCDW)
Is optional and reduces the excess amount on CDW to zero.
The following parts are not covered by the SCDW : the damages to the underneath part of the vehicle, inside part of the vehicle-saloon, windshields, mirrors, keys, the antenna, the wheels and the tyres and the damages to the electronic parts and the engine due to bad weather conditions and not safe driving from the driver.
Vehicles returned with a stained interior that is not cleaned with normal/common washing, clients will be charged for 50€ including VAT for the biological cleaning of the car.
If the driver drives the vehicle off the official road network and the vehicle immobilized, the driver will be charged the cost of towing the vehicle from the roadside assistance.
Please see below the charges for SCDW insurance
9€/day for car groups A, B ,G1
10€/day for car groups C, C1 ,G, G2
11€/day for car groups D1, E2
13€/day for car group J
14€/day for car group L
The above CDW charges include VAT 24%
12. AFTER HOUR SERVICE
After hours fee of 35€ is provided for delivery or collection between 21:00 pm and
09:00 am
13. TRANSPORT VIA FERRY
Renters written authorization is required at the time of pick up the car. The cost is 75€ included VAT. The vehicle without the written authorization of the company is not covered for any damages or losses during the time that it remains on a ship.
Cross border rentals and territorial restrictions
!! Cross Border Rentals are not allowed !!
In case of offense against Cross Border and Territorial Restrictions, all protections lose their validity.
14. BIOLOGICAL CLEANING
Vehicles returned with a stained interior that is not cleaned with normal/common washing, clients will be charged for 50€ including TAX and surcharges, for the biological cleaning of the car.
15. TRAFFIC OR OTHER MUNICIPAL FINES
The Driver is fully liable and must pay all respectively fines on his own before leaving Greece. The driver obliged to present all the documents – tickets & payments at the branch. On top of the traffic violation fines, the client is liable to pay a non-refundable fee of 100 euros plus TAX and surcharges in case of loss or removal of license plates from the car, removed by police or other public authorities because of traffic violation.
16.CANCELLATION POLICY
24 hours prior to arrival no cancellation fee is required, less than 24 hours a cancellation fee equal to the deposit given at the time of reservation/confirmation is required
17. YOUR FEEDBACK
We welcome Your feedback. Please tell us where we are going wrong by contacting us through mail at info@automax.gr. (We would also like to hear about what we are doing right). All issues raised are managed by an experienced team of company employees to ensure swift resolution. We aim to resolve standard queries (not involving damage or insurance-related issues).