an additional driver

When one or more drivers are added to the rental, the second and subsequent drivers are referred to as an additional driver. There may be an extra charge for each or all additional drivers.

airport surcharge At certain airport locations, an extra charge may be quoted at the time of booking.

B Barn Doors The twin rear doors common on most pickups: each swings open to the side, just like traditional barn doors. Excellent for placing tall objects in the back of the truck.

box van A van with a square, boxy body, which gives the appearance of having been mounted on top of the van’s chassis, rather than being an original part of the van. These types of vans are also known as Luton vans.

C CDW Collision Damage Waiver. Covers the cost of repair if the vehicle is damaged during the rental. Quoted at time of booking as an option, also known as Vehicle Damage Coverage.

Departure/Pickup The time and place the rental begins. Check-in/Return The time and place the rental ends.

cabin crew A crew cab or station wagon has two rows of seats. The first row, (including the driver’s seat and 1 or 2 passenger seats) and a second row, allowing two or three more passengers to travel in the cabin.

I IRF Incident Report Form. Complete with the rental office staff if there is any new damage to the vehicle or any penalties (eg speeding) reported against the vehicle upon return.

l cargo space The Cargo Carrying Area of ​​a Van Long Wheelbase (LWB) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels: the longer it is, the more it will fit. Therefore, LWB vans have a much higher cargo capacity.

Luton A Luton van is a 3.5t van with a bed that extends over the cab. These have a larger, more flexible cargo space than a van (see below) and are ideal for furniture and household moves.

M Maximum Loaded Weight (MLW) The maximum laden weight is the legal maximum total weight (vehicle plus cargo) allowed. Medium Wheelbase (MWB) Medium Wheelbase: Intermediate length between SWB (Short Wheelbase) and LWB (Long Wheelbase).

OR One Way Rental a vehicle in one place and return it in another is called a one-way rental. P Panel Van A standard van, with a paneled body that is similar to a car body. (eg Ford Transit) Payload The maximum cargo weight a van can carry, eg a payload of 900kg. Product The rate and other rental conditions that apply to a reservation and rental.

Refueling service R A service offered at check-in that allows the customer to return a vehicle that does not have a full tank of fuel.

Return The person, not necessarily the driver, responsible for the payment of a Rental Agreement.

Rental Agreement (RA) The legally binding contract, signed by Vehicle Co and the renter at the time of check-out, showing the terms of the rental. Rental day Normally a 24-hour period commencing at check-out, however it can also apply to a rental period of several hours in length.

Rental Duration/Length However, the total number of rental days may also apply to a multi-hour rental.

rental qualifications The conditions imposed by a rental location, or country, to satisfy its legal requirements. Details of these can be obtained from Vehicle Co.

rolling door A vertically sliding roller shutter door as an alternative to Barn Doors S SIPP Interline Passenger Standard Procedures. Vehicle category codes.

Short Wheelbase (SWB) The name given to shorter pickup trucks, usually not much longer than a midsize car. The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels. A short wheelbase truck will be easier to park and maneuver in tight spaces but will have a smaller cargo space.

Side Loading Door (SLD) Side Cargo Door – A sliding side door on the near side of almost all panel vans. Useful for loading from a curb, or when there is no room to open the rear doors. It can be very useful if you need to access the front of a cargo space without emptying the rear. It can also speed up loading and unloading if multiple people are involved.

single cab A single-cab van or pickup that has only one row of seats. (ie the driver’s seat and one or two passenger seats).

tail lift T A hydraulically powered platform, which allows bulky or heavy loads to be unloaded and loaded at the rear of the vehicle.

Gate In the rear of a van or pick-up truck, with a drop box or tipper, the cargo area will be surrounded by a vertical panel. This is the tailgate. Most rear doors are hinged at the bottom to allow them to swing outward and provide flat access to the cargo area. On dump trucks, the rear doors are hinged at the top and can be unfastened at the bottom. This means that when tipped over, the tailgate rolls away from the cargo area, allowing cargo to slide under the tailgate onto the ground.

tipper A dump truck is a van or truck with a cargo area that can be mechanically raised at an angle to allow the load (usually sand, gravel, etc.) to be “dumped” onto the ground behind the vehicle, thus preventing it from being dumped. . manually.

Truck Term generally used to describe freight vehicles with a maximum laden weight of 3.5 t or more. Not typically used for vans.

U Curb weight The weight of a van (or any vehicle) without passengers and luggage/cargo.

Vehicle Theft Coverage V This insures you the cost of replacing the vehicle, or parts of it, in the event of theft (a deductible applies here).

Distance between axis The distance between the front and rear wheels of a van. It is used to indicate the size of the van, that is, the longer it is, the greater its cargo space.

X Extra Long Wheelbase (XLWB) With a cargo space of over 4 meters long, these vans were initially developed to carry a full-size roll of carpet. Now they are popular with people who appreciate the maximum load (3.5 tons) and huge cargo space. Examples include the Mercedes Sprinter and the Ford Transit Jumbo.