1. The Company will exercise reasonable care and skill in handling the Client’s vehicle and property, in accordance with applicable South African laws, including the Consumer Protection Act. The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage to the Client, their vehicle, or items in the vehicle, except where such loss or damage results from gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or breach of statutory duty by the Company, its employees, agents, or contractors. The Client indemnifies the Company against claims arising from events outside the Company’s control or attributable to the Client’s own actions or omissions. In cases of proven loss while the vehicle is in the Company's possession, the Company may, at its discretion and upon receipt of a written claim and proof of excess payment to the Client's insurer (maximum R1,500), reimburse the Client. The Company’s decision regarding such claims will be final, subject to the Client’s rights under South African law.
2. Payment for services rendered is due upon collection of the vehicle unless prior credit arrangements are made; where credit is extended, payment is required within 30 days of invoice. Interest on overdue amounts will accrue at the current overdraft rate published by Absa Bank, as permitted by law.
3. If legal action is necessary to recover outstanding payments, the Client will be responsible for reasonable legal costs, including tracing and collection fees, as allowed by South African law. The Client consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court for all proceedings arising hereunder, unless legislation prescribes otherwise.
4. The Company will not be responsible for pre-existing cracks or chips on the windscreen, nor for new damage caused during driving, storage, or cleaning of the Client’s vehicle unless such damage arises from gross negligence or wilful misconduct by the Company or its representatives.
5. The Company is not liable for tyre punctures or other damages to the Client’s vehicle occurring while it is driven or stored by the Company, except where such damage is directly caused by the Company’s gross negligence or failure to act in accordance with its obligations under South African law.
All provisions in this contract are subject to the mandatory requirements of South African law and do not limit the Client’s statutory rights.