Summit Logistics Ltd will provide a service for transporting your vehicle from your collection point to your desired delivery destination in our covered car transporter. The vehicles transported are insured by our company between the collection and delivery point

 

Summit Logistics Ltd will not be liable for any loss or damage to any vehicle prior to loading and after off-loading from the transporter, howsoever such loss or damage occurs with the exception of during handling of vehicles by ourselves.

 

Following email or verbal confirmation of a booking, loading will only take place if no condition arises that may prevent us from either reaching the collection point or unloading point (e.g. unforeseen road closures due to accidents or other)  We reserve the right to cancel or delay a collection and delivery without penalty or liability.

 

Invoices will be sent to you via email upon booking. This invoice will need to be paid in full prior to us collecting your car (unless other arrangements have been agreed once at least one collection has taken place). Confirmation of payment is sent once received.

 

For cancellations of pre-arranged bookings, we require 24 hours notice.  Bookings cancelled after 1pm the day before collection will be charged in full.  For alterations to destinations after bookings have been made, please be aware that an additional charge may need to be added or the contract cancelled should it now impede on other bookings already taken.

 

Once instructed to collect a vehicle, said vehicle must be ready to be loaded upon arrival. The vehicle must be accessible in order to load onto the trailer and there must be adequate access for the tow vehicle and trailer to load safely. Should vehicles be unready,  Summit Logistics Ltd may deem the contract terminated and shall claim full payment for the order.  Drivers will allow a wait time of 30 minutes free of charge. Any waiting time over this will be charged at £60 per hour.  If we cannot load the vehicle the job will be aborted without refund or invoiced in full. Drivers also reserve the right to refuse a load if it is considered unsafe to do so, for whatever reason.

 

It is a requirement that the vehicle must start, drive both forward and backwards and be able to brake safely.  If the transporter arrives at the collection point and the vehicle cannot be loaded due to these requirements not being met, it is at the driver's discretion as to whether the vehicle can be loaded with the use of the winch . If the vehicle cannot be loaded, the job will be aborted without refund or invoiced in full.

 

A vehicle inspection form will be completed at collection and delivery points with copies emailed to all parties. SummitLogistics Ltd shall not be liable for the following:

• Hidden damage (e.g. underside of the car) or damage that is undetectable at time of pickup due to the vehicle’s dirty condition, or weather related conditions

• Damage caused by leaking fluids, battery acids, cooling systems and anti-freeze solution or damage caused by acts of God or force majored. N.B. there will be a clean up charge enforced for all spills/leaks inside the trailer.

• Shipper is responsible for preparing the vehicle for shipment. Securing loose parts, tail pipes, spoilers, antennas and switches

• Deflated tyres. Please also note that tyres deflating during transit can cause restraining straps to loosen. SummitLogistics Ltd will not be held liable should this happen

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The vehicle must not contain any illegal or unsafe objects. Due to weight restrictions and the possibility of damage, personal belongings are not to be transported within the vehicle. You must inform us prior to collection if you intend to have a personal item within the car.  It is at the driver’s discretion as to whether this item can be carried although our insurance does not cover any such item. Nor does our insurance cover any damage caused due to this personal item being carried. The job may be aborted without refund or invoiced in full if you fail to advise us prior to collection of items within the vehicle.

 

Whilst every effort is made to adhere to an agreed delivery time, delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.These are often completely out of our control and include, but are not limited to, road works, road closures, traffic accidents, breakdowns and hazardous weather conditions. Summit Logistics will not be held responsible for costs incurred due to unavoidable delays. During the rare occasion when a delay is occurring which is beyond our control, we shall ensure that all parties are kept updated on expected arrival times.