Terms
SUMMIT AUTO RENTALS, LLC
Rental Agreement
Company hereby rents to the Customer(s) identified on Page 1, the vehicle described (and, as well, any authorized addendum attached), subject to all the terms and provisions of this Rental Agreement.
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Article 1. PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
This Rental Agreement and any attached addendums is between the person renting the vehicle along with any authorized drivers (hereinafter referred to as “Customer(s)”) and Summit Auto Rentals, LLC, doing business through Livernois Automotive Center (hereinafter referred to as “Company”).
Article 2. CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
In no event shall the vehicle be used, operated, or driven by any person(s) other than the Customer(s) or qualified licensed Customer(s) at least 21 years of age who have Company’s advance permission to use the vehicle and whose names appear on Page 1 of this Agreement.
Customer(s) must maintain full coverage insurance (collision and comprehensive) or purchase equivalent coverage through Company’s insurance partner, Bonzah.
Article 3. PROHIBITED USE
No vehicle may be used for any of the following:
a) For transportation of cargo or equipment.
b) In any race, test, or competitive event.
c) Outside the United States without obtaining prior written consent from the Company.
d) By any person not specified in Paragraph 1 above.
e) In violation of any federal, state, or local laws.
f) By any person under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants.
g) To push or tow another vehicle or object.
h) To transport more passengers than the vehicle’s capacity.
i) To carry hazardous or explosive materials.
j) To exceed total weight and payload limits specified on Page 1.
k) To drive through structures with insufficient clearance.
l) For ride share, commercial transportation, or delivery services (including but not limited to Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, courier services, or similar).
m) If the vehicle is obtained from the Company by fraud or misrepresentation.
n) For any use other than in Michigan without prior written consent.
o) In Canada or Mexico without written consent — no protection is valid outside Michigan unless otherwise stated.
Article 4. RETURN OF VEHICLE
The vehicle is Company property and must be returned to the Company’s address, or a designated location, in the same condition as when rented, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Failure to return the vehicle on the agreed date and time will terminate insurance coverage and may result in fees and towing costs.
Customer agrees to:
•Return the vehicle with fuel at the same level as at pick-up.
•Return the vehicle clean. Excessive dirt or odors will incur a $100 cleaning fee.
•Smoking inside the vehicle is prohibited — a $250 fee applies.
•Mileage is limited to 100 miles per day. Excess miles billed at $0.35 per mile.
Article 5. AMOUNTS DUE TO COMPANY
Customer shall pay to Company:
a) Basic or minimum rate, service charges, and applicable fees as shown on Page 1.
b) Refueling charges if fuel is below starting level.
c) All tolls, parking tickets, and traffic fines during rental period.
d) All sales tax, excise tax, and other applicable taxes.
e) Costs for loss of use, damage, or repairs not covered by insurance.
f) Fees for violations of this Agreement including unauthorized drivers, prohibited use, or exceeding mileage limits.
Article 6. VEHICLE INSURANCE
Company provides liability coverage for permitted use of the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Michigan’s minimum financial responsibility law.
Customer is responsible for providing proof of full coverage insurance or purchasing daily coverage through Bonzah.
COMPANY’S POLICY WILL NOT PAY FOR:
1.Liability assumed under contract.
2.Injury to driver or passengers of the rented vehicle.
3.Loss or damage while vehicle is used in violation of this Agreement.
Article 7. MICHIGAN LIABILITY DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to Section 257.401 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the rental vehicle owner is liable only up to $20,000 for bodily injury or death to one person in one accident, $40,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons in one accident, and only if the rented vehicle is operated by the renter, other authorized driver(s), or by the renter’s immediate family member. The renter may be liable to the injured person for amounts awarded in excess of these limits.
Article 8. INDEMNITY
Customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its agents, and employees from any and all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, and expenses arising from the use of the vehicle during the rental period, except where caused by the sole negligence of the Company.
Article 9. NO AGENCY
Neither the Customer(s) nor any driver of the vehicle is deemed an agent, servant, or employee of the Company for any reason.
Article 10. REPAIRS
Customer shall not permit any repairs to the vehicle without Company’s prior written consent.
Article 11. ACCIDENTS
Customer must immediately report any accident or damage to the Company and provide a police report within 72 hours. Failure to do so will void any coverage and result in full financial responsibility for repairs.
Article 12. CREDIT CHARGES
Customer authorizes Company to charge their credit card for all rental charges, additional fees, damages, tickets, and tolls incurred during the rental period.
Article 13. VIOLATIONS
Customer agrees to pay all parking and traffic fines, tolls, and penalties incurred during rental period. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for each violation processed by Company.
Article 14. GPS & TELEMATICS
Vehicle may be equipped with GPS tracking for mileage, location, and performance monitoring. Tampering with tracking systems is prohibited and will result in penalties.
Article 15. GOVERNING LAW
This Rental Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Article 16. NO REFUNDS
There are no refunds for early returns or cancellations.
Article 17. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Macomb County, Michigan.