Car Rental Agreement
1. Rental period
The conditions of this Agreement apply to any vehicles, including replacement vehicles, rented from Avis. Renter will rent the vehicle for the rental period shown on the Agreement. Avis may agree to extend this rental period but the rental period may not normally exceed 30 days. If Renter does not bring the vehicle back on time he is breaking the conditions in the Agreement. Avis can charge Renter for every day or part-day Renter has the vehicle after he should have returned it to Avis. Avis will charge Renter at the contracted rate until it gets the vehicle back.
2. Renter’s responsibilities
(a) Renter must look after the vehicle and keys. Renter must always lock the vehicle when he is not using it, and he will incur a charge (which Avis will set from time to time) for lost keys. Renter must use any security device fitted to or supplied with the vehicle. Renter must make sure that he uses the correct fuel.
(b) Renter is responsible for any damage to the roof or upper part of the vehicle caused by hitting low objects, such as bridges or branches. This applies irrespective of whether or not Renter has opted for collision damage waiver in accordance with Clause 7.
(c) Renter must not sell, rent or dispose of the vehicle or any of its parts. Renter must not give anyone any legal rights over the vehicle.
(d) Renter must not let anyone work on the vehicle without Avis’ written permission.
(e) Renter must let Avis know as soon as he becomes aware of any defect(s) in the vehicle.
(f) Where Avis has agreed to deliver the vehicle to Renter, Renter’s liability for damage and theft shall begin on delivery of the vehicle. Renter must bring the vehicle back to the agreed return location, during the opening hours displayed at the rental office. One of Avis’ staff must see the vehicle to check that it is in good condition. Where Avis has agreed that Renter may return the vehicle outside of business hours (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00), or where Renter has requested collection of the vehicle, Renter’s liability for damage, theft and parking violations shall extend to the earlier of midday of the first working day following the requested collection time or the time of re-inspection by a member of staff.
(g) Damage to the vehicle includes glass and tyre damage.
(h) Renter will have to pay for repairs if the vehicle requires more than Avis’ standard valeting (cleaning), or if the vehicle has been damaged either inside or outside (whether or not it is Renter’s fault).
(i) Renter must check before he brings back the vehicle that he has not left any belongings in the vehicle
Anyone renting a car from Avis has to pay the until they return it.
It is the Renter's responsibility to make sure that the vehicle runs on the right .
Collisions with which cause damage to the upper part of the vehicle are the Renter's responsibility.
No work can be carried out on the vehicle without from Avis.
On returning the vehicle, it must be checked by a member of .
Even if the Renter is not at they will be expected to pay for any internal or external damage.
Before leaving the vehicle, Renters must make sure they have not forgotten any of their .
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Question Focus: Synonym match - summary says 'has to pay until they return it' but passage specifies the charging rate
Correct Answer: contracted rate
Why this is correct: The summary says renters must pay until they return the car. The passage explains exactly what they pay, which is the contracted rate, until Avis gets the vehicle back.
Passage Reference: Avis can charge Renter for every day or part-day Renter has the vehicle after he should have returned it to Avis. Avis will charge Renter at the contracted rate until it gets the vehicle back.
Common Mistake: Students may write daily rate or rental rate, but those words do not appear in the passage. You must copy the exact phrase from the text. This is a synonym trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Avis will charge Renter at the contracted rate until it gets the vehicle back' = Summary: 'has to pay the ___ until they return it'
Tips: When you see 'pay' plus 'the', look for a specific fee name in the passage.
Key Vocabulary:
- contracted = agreed
- rate = price
Question Focus: Synonym match - 'runs on the right' matches 'uses the correct'
Correct Answer: fuel
Passage Reference: Renter must make sure that he uses the correct fuel.
Why this is correct: The summary says the car must run on the right thing. The passage states clearly that the renter must use the correct fuel.
Common Mistake: Some students write petrol or diesel, but the passage does not specify which type. Writing extra detail is a partial truth trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'use the correct fuel' = Summary: 'runs on the right ___'
Tips: If the passage uses a general word, do not add specific examples.
Key Vocabulary:
- fuel = petrol or diesel
Question Focus: Direct match - same wording used
Correct Answer: low objects
Passage Reference: Renter is responsible for any damage to the roof or upper part of the vehicle caused by hitting low objects, such as bridges or branches.
Why this is correct: The summary talks about collisions that damage the upper part of the vehicle. The passage explains this happens when hitting low objects.
Common Mistake: Students may write bridges or branches, but these are only examples. The general term is required. This is a partial truth trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'hitting low objects' = Summary: 'Collisions with ___'
Tips: Choose the category word, not just an example.
Key Vocabulary:
- collision = crash
- upper part = roof area
Question Focus: Synonym match - 'no work can be carried out' matches 'must not let anyone work'
Correct Answer: written permission
Passage Reference: Renter must not sell, rent or dispose of the vehicle or any of its parts. Renter must not give anyone any legal rights over the vehicle. (d) Renter must not let anyone work on the vehicle without Avis' written permission.
Why this is correct: The summary says no work is allowed unless Avis agrees. The passage states clearly that this requires written permission from Avis.
Common Mistake: Some students write permission only, but the passage specifies the type. Missing 'written' is a partial truth trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'without Avis' written permission' = Summary: 'without ___ from Avis'
Tips: Always include adjectives that limit or specify a noun.
Key Vocabulary:
- written = on paper
- permission = approval
Question Focus: Synonym match - 'checked by a member of' matches 'must see the vehicle to check'
Correct Answer: Avis staff
Passage Reference: One of Avis' staff must see the vehicle to check that it is in good condition.
Why this is correct: The summary says the car must be checked when returned. The passage specifies this must be done by Avis staff.
Common Mistake: Students sometimes write staff member, but that phrase is not used in the passage. This is a synonym trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'One of Avis' staff must see the vehicle' = Summary: 'checked by a member of ___'
Tips: Small grammar words like 'of' tell you if the noun should be plural.
Key Vocabulary:
- staff = employees
- inspect = check
Question Focus: Synonym match - 'not at fault' matches 'whether or not it is Renter's fault'
Correct Answer: fault
Passage Reference: if the vehicle requires more than Avis' standard valeting (cleaning), or if the vehicle has been damaged either inside or outside (whether or not it is Renter's fault).
Why this is correct: The summary says renters must pay even if they are not responsible. The passage uses the exact word fault to explain this.
Common Mistake: Students may write responsible, but that word does not appear here. This is a synonym trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'whether or not it is Renter's fault' = Summary: 'not at ___'
Tips: Prepositions like 'at' often signal a fixed phrase you must copy.
Key Vocabulary:
- fault = responsibility
- damage = harm
Question Focus: Direct match - same meaning and wording
Correct Answer: belongings
Passage Reference: Renter must check before he brings back the vehicle that he has not left any belongings in the vehicle
Why this is correct: The summary warns renters not to forget their things. The passage uses the word belongings.
Common Mistake: Some students write luggage or items, but these are not the exact passage word. This is a synonym trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'has not left any belongings' = Summary: 'forgotten any of their ___'
Tips: If the same word appears in the passage, use it.
Key Vocabulary:
- belongings = personal items
General Tips:
- FIB answers follow passage order. Find gap 1, then scan forward for the next answer.
- Always copy the exact word or phrase from the passage. Do not use your own synonym.
- Check the word limit carefully. Extra words make the answer wrong.
- Use grammar clues like articles and prepositions to predict the word form.
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