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MCVR car, van & minibus self-drive hire insurance requirements
When you rent a car, van, or minibus from MCVR Car & Van Rental, our all-inclusive rates mean the price you see online is the price you will pay. We also offer additional extras, such as reducing your insurance liability (excess) and adding more drivers to your hire. Please note that young drivers will be subject to an additional daily charge.
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Insurance Qualification & Cover Restrictions:
Our insurers have criteria that may restrict who we can cover or rent our vehicles to. These restrictions can also affect the option to reduce your excess.
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Below are the key points to consider:
Private Cars:
- Age 21 to 24: Must have held a full UK licence for 2 years. Drivers below 25 will charged a 'young drivers fee' and will not be eligible to reduce their excess.
- Age 25 to 75: Must have held a full UK licence for 1 year.
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Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes:
- Age 21 to 24: Must have held a full UK licence for 2 years. Drivers below 25 will charged a 'young drivers fee' and will not be eligible to reduce their excess.
- Age 25 to 69: Must have held a full UK licence for 1 year.
Minibuses:
- Age 25 to 69: Must have held a full UK licence for 2 years with a category D1 entitlement.
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Please note, drivers below 21 years of age cannot rent a car or van. Drivers below 25 are not permitted to drive an MCVR minibus. Drivers over the age of 75 may be permitted to rent a car or van but subject to MCVR management approval - please call -1494923633 to discuss your requirements before booking.
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Non-UK Licence Holders:
- Only acceptable at our discretion, bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance of collection. Drivers will not be eligible to reduce their excess.
- Drivers must also be over 25 years of age and have held a full licence for at least 2 years.
- Non-UK licence holders are only able to hire cars and vans.
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Conviction Rules:
- Major Convictions: Drivers with any major convictions in the last 5 years are not acceptable.
- Minor Convictions: Acceptable with restrictions. For instance, drivers aged 21-22 must be free from endorsements, while those aged 25-69 can have minor convictions totalling up to 6 points in the last 5 years.
- PRIOR TO HANDING THE VEHICLE OVER, MCVR WILL CONDUCT A DVLA CHECK ON ALL DRIVER'S LICENCES. IF CONVICTIONS ARE FOUND THAT WERE NOT PREVIOUSLY DECLARED WHEN THE BOOKING WAS MADE, THE BOOKING WILL BE CANCELLED AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. IF IN DOUBT PRIOR TO BOOKING, PLEASE CALL OUR FRIENDLY TEAM ON 01494 923 633 TO DISCUSS.
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Exclusions:
- Drivers must meet the licence and entitlement requirements.
- Vehicles cannot be used for certain activities, such as passenger hire, racing, or re-hiring.
- Drivers with cancelled policies or specific occupations may not be eligible.
- Restrictions apply to drivers involved in multiple or costly accidents.
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Foreign Travel:
- Notify us of any travel outside the UK, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands to receive a 'Green Card' as required. 5 working days notice is required.
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For full details and to check specific eligibility, please call us on 01494 923 633 to discuss.
How to book a vehicle rental with MCVR
MCVR like making things straightforward and giving our customers options:
Book Online
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our best rates, always.
MCVR Reservations Phone Line
Open Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Email us to book
Receive a response within 24 working hours
Book in person
Our friendly team at our High Wycombe branch would be happy to arrange a booking for you.
Our office is open from:
8:30am-6pm Monday - Friday
9am-12pm Saturday
What to bring with you when collecting your rental vehicle
All drivers need to bring:
1) A valid UK driving licence
2) Proof of address letter dated within the last 60 days of the rental start date (eg. bank statement, utility bill or council tax bill)
3) A valid credit card in the main hirers name - this will be used to collect the refundable deposit
4) National Insurance number ​
If you are unable to produce all the above or have any questions, please call us on 01494 923 633 to discuss.
If you come to collect the vehicle and are not able to provide all the requisite documents, your booking will be cancelled - no refund will be issued.
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