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Terms and Conditions
This document sets out the Terms and Conditions under which we conduct our business.
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Definitions
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1. Who are V4B Ltd? |
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V4B Ltd specialise in Personal and Business Vehicle leasing having been in the industry 29+ years. We use our knowledge and relationships with manufactures, dealers, and funders to get you the best deal. Our registered office is Ellkat House, Coed Aben Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham. LL13 9UH. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - Firm reference 669956. V4B Ltd are credit brokers and not a lender and are not linked to any of our lending panel member. We are a member of the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Agency) - Membership Number 895. V4B Ltd is a member of a group which includes V4B Ltd, Fleet Sauce Ltd, V4B Business Finance Ltd, R.A.D.S t/a The Car Shop, ACV Hire & Autolease Spain. Information is shared amongst the companies in line with our Data Policy. We have Introducer/Appointed Representatives/Agents who act on our behalf. Information is shared between the Introducer/Appointed Representatives/Agents and V4B Ltd in line with our Data Policy. |
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2. What's the process? |
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a) Quote |
| After a discussion with your Account Manager, they will send you a quote. Please review to ensure all details are as discussed. If you find any error, please notify your account manager so they can amend and resend. Please note that we aim to honour all quotes for a minimum of 7days, however prices may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Should any changes happen your Account Manager will notify you and we will require written acceptance of changes. Alternatively, a new quote can be issued, please discuss with your Account Manager. |
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b) Finance Application & Credit Checking |
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Once you select a quote, you will need to complete a Finance Application online via the link sent by your Account Manager. Once completed this is sent to the funder for approval. Should you gain acceptance the funder will request additional information in line with FCA Rules and Regulations. This includes but is not limited to Photo ID such as Valid Driver's Licence or Passport, Bank Statement or access to view your bank via Open Banking, Utility Bills and any other proofs they see fit. For Business Contract Hire additional information may include but is not limited to the above plus Company Accounts and additional information on all company directors or Ultimate Beneficial Owners. By completing the Finance Application, you are granting permission for us to submit your details to the funder who will conduct a Hard Search. Your Credit File may be locked which will inhibit the Hard Search. It is the customers responsibility to ensure that their Credit File is accessible. Delays in the finance application process may result in us having to send an updated quote due to price changes. Once approved the funder may put a timeline on the credit to ensure they are following FCA regulations on affordability. Should this happen, the funder will complete another search for credit. Please be advised they may not seek secondary approval to run another credit search. If declined your Account Manager will contact you to discuss the available options. Unfortunately, some dealers may cancel the order immediately upon failed credit due to not having approved finance attached to the vehicle. This is out of our control. Failure to obtain/maintain credit, which results in the order being cancelled will result cancellation fee's as per section 4b. |
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c) Order Form |
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Once we receive confirmation that your Finance Application has been accepted, we will issue an order form. This will include the following information: Contract Type - B*/P* - CH, FL, HP Vehicle & Extra Monthly Rentals Initial Rental Maintenance End of Contract fees (Balloon) Processing Fee payable to V4B Ltd at point of order Information Notice (which requires signing) Commission Disclosure (which requires signing) Terms and Conditions. This order form serves a dual purpose and holds dual contract obligations: - Upon signing you are hereby entering into a contract with V4B Ltd, on an instruction from you to order as your supplier and agent for the goods detailed in the order form. Upon signing you are hereby entering into a contract with V4B Ltd to act as your agent and intermediary with a Funder/Contract Hire Company to supply the funding for the goods detailed in the order form. You are responsible for ensuring all the information is correct on the order form. We are not liable for any signed order forms which are found to have incorrect information on them. The vehicles specifications are supplied by the vehicle manufacturer to CAP/Clear Vehicle Data and formatted for our use. Whilst we make every effort to assist in identifying vehicle options and standard specifications, the information should only be used as a guide, and no decision should be made without verification of the latest data from the manufacturer. Please check your order carefully to ensure it suits your exact requirements. If you are unsure, please check the manufacturer's website and discuss with your Account Manager. We will not be liable for any missing options or features unless specified on the order form. Once you have read and are happy that all the information is as discussed with your Account Manager then sign and return. The documents can be signed via Zoho Sign, or we can issue a PDF copy which can be wet signed and emailed to your account manager or posted to our registered address. |
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d) Vehicle Ordering & Processing Fee |
| Upon receipt of the signed order form V4B will acknowledge the order and provisionally secure your vehicle. You will receive a Processing Fee Invoice emailed to the email address on your order form. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice and can be made via Card or Bank Transfer. If payment of the Processing Fee isn't received within 5days of the invoice being issued the order will be cancelled, and cancellation terms enforced as per section 4b. The Processing Fee is non-refundable. Upon receipt of the processing fee, we will then confirm the order with the dealer and send you an OCS. The dealer may request payment upfront for optional extras; the Customer Support Team will contact you to advise if necessary. V4B and the Customer Support Team will keep you informed as and when we get updates from the dealer. If you are placing a Factory Order you may be able to make changes, however this may result in us having to obtain new credit on the new vehicle price. We will charge an Order Amendment fee of £100 + VAT to facilitate this. If you are ordering a Stock vehicle you will not be able to make any changes to the order once it has been placed. For further information please speak to your Account Manager. |
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e) Current vehicle |
| We always recommend retaining use of your current vehicle until the delivery dates has been confirmed. We aim to honour any Estimated Delivery Dates issued; however, delays may happen due to forces outside of our control. Failure to honour the estimate delivery date does not constitute as a breach of the order/contract. We will not be liable for any loss, damages or costs incurred due to a delayed delivery. If your current vehicle is a lease vehicle the Customer Support Team may be able assist with extensions if needed. |
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e) Pre-Registered Vehicles & Used Vehicles |
| If ordering a Pre-Registered vehicle, please ensure you check the registration date as you will be liable for ensuring that Servicing & MOTs are maintained in line with the Manufactures guidelines. You can ask your Account Manager or check on the Government website after delivery with the Vehicle Registration Number. We will not be liable for any voided warranty or costs incurred with not maintaining the vehicle. If ordering a Used Vehicle please ensure you have checked the imperfections listed on the website. Mileage listed on the website is correct at the time of posting and does not include possible movement/delivery mileage. For further information please contact your Account Manager. |
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f) Funder Documents |
| Your finance agreement can be received any time after ordering the vehicle but prior to booking of delivery. The Customer Support Team will contact you when they need completing. We are unable to secure a delivery date until the finance documents have been signed and accepted. Please read the Finance Agreement carefully. You are responsible for ensuring all the information is correct on the Finance Agreement. V4B Ltd are not liable for any signed Finance Agreements which are found to have incorrect information. Failure to sign and return the Finance Agreement will result in a cancellation as per section 4b. |
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g) Insurance |
| For insurance you will need to make sure that you give the correct details of the owner and registered keeper which will be the funder. It is important to get this information correct to ensure that in the unfortunate event that you need to claim your insurance will be valid. In some instances, Insurance will need to be arrange prior to delivery as some funders request proof of insurance prior to allowing delivery. The Customer Support Team will contact you should this be needed. |
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h) Arranging Delivery |
| When we are made aware that the vehicle is available for delivery, we will contact you to arrange a convenient date. Delivery will be arranged, and the vehicle driven to the address on the order form and must be signed for by the applicant. If you would like the delivery to be at an alternate address, if you require someone else to take receipt of the vehicle or if you would like to arrive on a truck/lorry please discuss with the Customer Support Team. Cancelled deliveries may incur a penalty from the dealer which will be invoiced directly to yourself or us. If this occurs an invoice will be issued which will be due for payment upon receipt. Dependant on the funder you may be required to pay your initial rental prior to delivery and/or a deposit which may be refunded after delivery. The Customer Support Team will advise prior to delivery. We aim to honour any Estimated Delivery Date issued; however, delays may happen due to forces outside of our control. Failure to honour the estimate delivery date does not constitute as a breach of the order/contract. We will not be liable for any loss, damages or costs incurred due to a delayed delivery. If you have multiple vehicles on order, we are not bound to deliver the vehicles in the sequence in which they were ordered. |
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i) Accepting the vehicle |
| When your vehicle is delivered, we advise all customers to thoroughly check the vehicle and that any optional extras selected are present before accepting the vehicle. If the damage is minor i.e. small scratch and you are happy to accept the vehicle as is, please ensure the damage is noted on the handover sheet, so you aren’t charged for the damage. If you are unhappy with the vehicle, please call V4B Ltd whilst the delivery driver is on site so we can advise you what to do. Please do not sign the delivery note until you have spoken to us as once it signed it is harder to resolve. V4B Ltd are not liable for any costs or damage incurred because of the vehicle arriving damaged/missing items. |
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3. Information for during your agreement |
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Vehicle Ownership Road Fund Licences Maintenance Servicing & MOT's Parking fines & Speeding tickets Mileage Novation's & Transfers Private Plates Change of details |
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Ending the Agreement |
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If you wish to end the contract on the contracted end date you will need to contact us. The dealer/funder will not automatically arrange collection at the end of the contract. If nothing is arranged at the end of the contract the funder will automatically place the car into an Informal Agreement and your monthly rentals may change. Please refer to your Finance Agreement for these charges. Arrange a collection Extensions or Purchase Additional Administrative Services |
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4. Cancellation |
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Below outlines our cancellation policies & procedures only. The selected funder and/or dealer may have cancellation terms of their own which will also be enforceable. 4a) You wish to cancel your order Unregulated - If you cancel after 14days of signing your order form and no alternative recourse can be found and you continue with the cancellation the Customer Support Team will confirm your Cancellation Fee of 750 ex VAT via email. Finance will issue the invoice within 24hours to the email address on the account. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. 4b) Cancellation due to breach of our terms and conditions 4c) Cancellation by Us |
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5. What do I do if I have a complaint? |
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If you have a complaint about any aspect of our service, then we would like to hear from you. How do I get in touch with V4B Ltd? Phone: 0800 096 6488 Email: [email protected] Post: Ellkat House Coed Aben Road Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham. LL13 9UH We aim to resolve all complaints however where we cannot resolve it to your satisfaction you may be entitled to refer it to Financial Ombudsman Service. How do I get in touch with the Financial Ombudsman Service? Phone: 0800 023 4567 The phones lines are open between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. At times, you might need to wait to speak to someone. Online: https://www.financial- ombudsman.org.uk/contact- us/complain- online You may also be able to benefit from BVRLA ADRs (Alternative Dispute Resolution Service) How do I get in touch with the BVRLA's ADR service? Email: [email protected] Post: Conciliation Service BVRLA River Lodge Badminton Court Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 ODD For further information on how we handle your complaint please request a copy of our Complaints Policy |
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6. Additional Information |
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a) All prices are subject to VAT unless otherwise stated and subject to change in line with the government. b) These terms and conditions are subject to review and amendment. To check which version your order is please check the bottom for the date and version number or email [email protected]. New terms and conditions will be posted on our website, and all customers will be notified via email should they be affected by the changes. If the changes have a material effect on your order you will be given 28days to cancel without penalty. However, if the changes made do not constitute a material change, then cancellation due to the changes will incur a cancellation fee. c) DPF Filter d) ADBLUE e) DEV/PHEV & Charging Batteries f) Leaving the EU g) Force Majeure h) Commission Disclosure i) Conflicts of Interest j) Data Protection & Confidentiality We are a member of a group which includes V4B Ltd, Fleet Sauce Ltd, Business Finance, The Car Shop, ACV Hire & Autolease Spain. Information is shared amongst the companies in line with our Data Policy. We have Appointed Representative /Agents who act on behalf of us. Information is shared between the Appointed Representative and us in line with our Data Policy. All customer records are kept Private and Confidential therefor we reserve the right to give copies of your records rather than allowing access to files which could contain information of other customers. If you would like to view the information we have on record, please email [email protected]. We are required to confirm your identity before any information is disclosed. A full copy of our Data Protection & Confidentiality policy is available on our website or by emailing [email protected] to request a copy. k) All invoices issued are due for payment on receipt of invoice. Failure to make payment may result in the additional charges/interest being added. l) For details of the applicable terms and conditions of the vehicle, please refer to the Manufacturer's warranty provided with the Vehicles. If you are a consumer, a Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, your legal rights in relation to any Vehicles that are faulty or not as reasonably described. Advice about your legal rights is available from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office. |
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