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How to Book: To book, contact your licensed Travel Agent, visit www.driveaway.com.au or call DriveAway Holidays. Please note that verbal quotes are valid for 7 days and are in Australian Dollars.

Booking: Deliveries within France must be booked at least 35 days (20 days for Paris) in advance. Deliveries outside France must be booked at least 35 days in advance. Late bookings are not guaranteed.

Deposit: Not required. Please note Peugeot levied deposits may be required and will be advised at time of reservation.

Payment: Final payment is required 35 days prior to departure from Australia, unless specified otherwise. If for any reason final payment is not received by the due date, DriveAway Holidays reserve the right to treat the reservation as a cancellation.

Travel Agents Note: Payment by credit card is preferred. Alternatively you may pay by cheque, remit payment via Money Direct: group DD payee code DA, Tias Tips: supplier code DASYD or eNett. Payment is also acceptable via EFT or direct deposit into the DriveAway bank account. Bank Account Details: ANZ Bank, BSB – 012330, Account – 215519184, Account Name: DriveAway Holidays.

Invoices: An invoice is sent upon confirmation of your reservation outlining all aspects of products booked. Confirmations are subject to unadvised changes in depot hours, fleet conditions, stopsells and one way hires until full payment has been received.

Lease Forms: It is essential that lease forms, together with 2 photocopies of the registered driver’s passport, are returned 2 weeks after confirmation or at least 6 weeks prior to the delivery of your vehicle, whichever comes first and prior to departure from Australia. A faxed copy of the lease forms and passport details are required before the original forms are mailed to us. If you hold a European passport, a photocopy of your passport, a statutory declaration confirming your residency and employment in Australia and a copy of a utility bill which is 6 months old is also required. Late return of these documents will delay delivery of your vehicle.

Travel Documents: Once payment is received, travel documents will be issued. Please note vouchers are accountable documents and serve as exchange vouchers for products you have booked.

Amendments: No charge, unless applied by Peugeot Sodexa. Amendments cannot be made within 17 days of collection and must be made directly with DriveAway Holidays. If an amendment occurs, DriveAway Holidays reserve the right to re-price. No changes are permitted once vehicle is registered. In some cases, travel agent charges will also apply.

Reissue Fee: No charge, unless applied by Peugeot Sodexa.

Cancellations: No charge, unless applied by Peugeot Sodexa. In some cases, travel agent charges may apply. For cancellations within 35 days, Peugeot Sodexa charges will apply. Contact DriveAway Holidays for full details.

Refunds: DriveAway Holidays does not authorise the employees of Peugeot Sodexa to promise refunds to clients. Partial refunds will only be considered for unused days of 7 days or more for contracts of 30 days or more. Peugeot Sodexa cancellation fees may apply. All refund claims must be lodged in writing along with the original return receipt and addressed to the attention of DriveAway Holidays – Customer Service Department. Administration charges may apply.

Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend you take out suitable travel insurance cover. This can be arranged through your Travel Agent.

Health and Immigration: Please ensure you comply with all passport, visa and health requirements necessary for the countries you wish to visit. DriveAway Holidays is not responsible for advising on passport, visa or health requirements. Your Travel Agent or doctor will be able to advise you.

#Loyalty Bonus: If the registered driver has previously leased a vehicle with Peugeot between the years 2004-2007, an additional 3 free days will be given.

Rates do not include: Additional fuel or oil, tolls, flat or damaged tyres, fines or penalties due to traffic violations, loss or theft of vehicle keys and transponder card or theft of personal belongings inside the vehicle.

Vehicle: Peugeot vehicles are left hand drive (including collections in London). The definition and/or specifications of the Peugeot vehicles displayed are subject to change without notice.

Duration: Minimum lease period is 17 days. Maximum 175 days. Peugeot leasing is based on calendar days.

Age Limit: Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: No limit.

Driver’s Qualifications: All drivers must hold a full valid drivers licence with a clean driving record for a minimum of one year. A learner or provisional drivers licence is not accepted. An international licence is required for many countries including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Spain. For a full list of countries click here or ask at time of booking.

Additional Drivers: Additional drivers are free, however the registered driver must be in the vehicle at all times whilst the additional driver is driving. Exception: Immediate family members may drive locally without the registered driver in the vehicle. Under no circumstance can the family member take the vehicle across any borders without the registered driver being in the vehicle. Immediate family members are spouse, son, or daughter of the registered driver travelling under the same surname and residential address as the registered driver. All additional drivers must comply with all requirements of the lease.

Fuel: All vehicles are supplied with 10-15 litres of fuel free of charge. You are not required to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel.

Optional Accessories: Optional accessories such as child seat, ski racks, snow chains and roof bars are available at an additional cost and must be pre-booked and pre-paid in Australian Dollars prior to departing Australia.

Tyres: All vehicles are fitted with standard tyres prior to leaving the Peugeot Sodexa factory. Standard tyres are not suitable for all winter conditions and during certain periods of the year. It is the clients responsibility to purchase the appropriate ‘winter tyres’ whilst overseas and have them fitted and removed at an authorised Peugeot Dealer.

Vehicle Service: Generally, the first service for each Peugeot model is due at 10,000 kilometres. The client is asked to refer to the “carnet d’entretien” which is delivered with the vehicle for the exact kilometre due date. This service must be performed by an authorised Peugeot garage. It is the responsibility of the driver to contact Peugeot Sodexa direct to obtain details of the nearest authorised Peugeot garage when the first service is due. The full servicing cost of the vehicle is at the driver’s own expense.

Vehicle Return: Before returning your vehicle, it is a requirement to call ahead at least 4 business days prior and arrange your drop-off time. Otherwise Peugeot Sodexa fees may apply.

Vehicle Insurance: Your vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance, which covers accidental damage, vandalism, fire, theft and liability for all occupants up to the seating capacity of the vehicle plus legal defence and appeals. There are no deductible excess or collision damage waiver costs. Baggage and personal effects are not covered by insurance. The leased vehicle is insured even when it is driven occasionally by any other person than the contracted holder in so far that he is authorised by the later and that he has a current unrestricted drivers licence valid in the country in which he is driving. Insurance covers the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Corsica), Germany, Gibraltar, Greece (including Crete & Greek Islands), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy (including Sicily and Sardinia), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal (including Madeira and Azores), Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including Balearics and Canaries), Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, UK.

Responsibility: Vehicle specifications, photographic illustrations, rates, terms and conditions and additional information contained in this brochure are correct at time of issue but are subject to change and /or variation without notice. Full payment is required to ensure against variation of the rates due to foreign currency fluctuations.

Liability: DriveAway Holidays and its employees and agents, shall not be liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, additional expense or liability occasioned to any generality of the foregoing; either due to the act, neglect or otherwise from acts of God, dangerous incidents in the air, land or sea, breakdown in machinery or equipment, force majeure or acts of the defacto, Governments or authorities, wars whether declared or otherwise, riots, strikes, insurrections, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical, custom or other regulations, dissatisfaction with any service provided, and inaccuracy or misdescription contained in the brochure to which these terms and conditions relate, delays and cancellations or changes in itinerary or schedules or over booking, improper or any act, neglect, default or otherwise of the service providers, their servants or agents or any other person. This agreement is governed in all respects by the law of the state of New South Wales and any legal action arising under this agreement shall be litigated only in the appropriate Court having jurisdiction in that State.

DriveAway Holidays is a fully licensed Travel Agent with I.A.T.A. Accreditation. A member of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF), The Australian Federation of Travel Agents Limited (AFTA) and the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO). DriveAway Holidays is a partner in the Charter for Safe Travel, a joint initiative between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian travel industry.

Brochure Validity: 01 January 2008 - 31 December 2008
Last updated: 11 January 2008
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