POLICY FOR THE LEASE CAR SCHEME - NHS

Damage caused by accidents or running over debris etc. will be classedas accident damage and subject to insurance excesses. Where a tyre isreplaced the value of the remaining tread depth will be taken intoaccount.26.4 An appropriate dealer who is acceptable to the Contractor, the Trustand the Employee will carry out service maintenance and repair. Afranchised dealer must undertake all warranty work. Unauthorisedmaintenance/repair work could result in the withdrawal of the hiredvehicle from the employee.26.5 A driver’s handbook will be given to the employee when the car isdelivered. This handbook should be kept in the car for ease ofreference. The employee must familiarise him/herself with theinstructions contained therein for dealing with repairs to the vehiclewhether arising by virtue of an accident or otherwise and comply withthe same.26.6 The employee must not commit the Trust or Contract Hire Company toexpenditure for repairs estimated by the repairer to cost more than thebase figure provided by the insurance company or its representative,unless in an extreme emergency occurring outside working hours,without the express consent of the Leasing Company.26.7 Employees will be expected to organise their working day so that carservice/repair arrangements have the minimum effect on their workload.27. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES27.1 The employee has specific responsibility for the following: -a) Keeping the car in a clean condition.b) At regular intervals checking the oil, water, lights, battery, brake andany other fluid levels, tyre pressures and the condition of tyres andtaking necessary corrective action.Policy for the Lease Cars Scheme – Version 1, Draft 1 Page 19 of 34