Frequently asked questions

Who is the AVIS MaxiRent service available for?

AVIS MaxiRent is truly available to everyone. AVIS MaxiRent is available for individuals, natural persons entrepreneurs (SZČO) and legal entities, whether single-person companies, start-ups, or companies operating on the market for several years.

How do I apply for AVIS MaxiRent?

You can request the AVIS MaxiRent service via non-binding forms for each vehicle in our offer, or you can contact us at the given email addresses or telephone numbers on the website.

What is the pre-contractual procedure?

A successful start is filling out a non-binding form on the website. It is always necessary to state the name of the tenant in the non-binding form, ie the contact person, his address, email and telephone number. In the case of a legal entity or SZČO, it is necessary to state the ID number and VAT number / VAT ID number and the address of the given subject. You will then receive an automatically generated indicative quote from the system. The entity requesting the lease is sent for approval. After approval, you will receive a price offer from the sales team, which, if you accept, you will receive a binding order and an advance invoice for the payment of the deposit, in case it needs to be paid. After signing the order (and possible payment of the deposit), the vehicle is ready from the warehouse, fleet, or ordered for production according to its current availability. After delivery of the vehicle, the connection that you ordered with the given vehicle and mileage starts.

What documents, backups or documents do you need?

If you are a natural person, after receiving a price offer from the sales department, it is necessary to send a scan / photo of the ID card and driver's license from both sides. It is also necessary to send a scan / photograph of the criminal record. You can get it waiting at any post office. The minimum age of a natural person is 21 years. In the case of SZČO, in addition to the ID number, it is also necessary to send a scan / photograph of the identity and driver's license on both sides. In the case of a legal entity, it is not necessary to send any documents. The landlord draws on data available on web databases, universal or central registers.

In which cities is the service available?

The service is currently only available in Bratislava. However, our sales team is willing and able to solve all questions, inquiries, suggestions or the actual processing of the store up to the handover of the vehicle to your satisfaction by telephone or electronically via e-mail.

Can I buy a car after renting?

It's individual to a particular model, but basically yes, you can. Always inquire at the sales department when receiving a price offer to purchase a vehicle.

If I want to automatically continue the rental with another or the same vehicle after the end of the rental, how should I proceed?

The system always informs you well in advance by automatic notification and the impending termination of the contract, and at the same time offers you the continuation of cooperation for the next period. For more information on which vehicle it is possible to extend the contract, or renew it with another model, please contact the sales department.

When after signing the order will I receive the vehicle and can I start driving?

You can really start driving right away. However, the availability of the vehicles themselves is individual. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the availability of individual vehicles directly on our website, in the price offer received, or inquire about a sales representative. Some vehicles are available in stock immediately within a few working days, some in our fleet as well as within a few working days, some within a month or two, and some new vehicles need to be put into production and wait about 3 months. However, we can always provide you with a temporary vehicle from our rental fleet practically immediately within 24 hours of signing the order, so that we can provide you with mobility if necessary.

When does the rental start?

The rental begins on the day the vehicle is picked up. The Lessee is obliged to take over the vehicle within 5 days of the Lessor's request. Otherwise, the rental period begins to run automatically after a 5-day period.

For what period can I rent a car?

You can rent a car for a period of your choice, from 3 to 24 months. However, the bond you choose is binding and fixed. If you hand over the vehicle earlier or it is taken away from you due to a breach of contract, you will not avoid sanctions for early termination of the contract.

What mileage limit can I subscribe to?

The limit you can choose to subscribe is listed for each vehicle. However, we usually offer monthly limits of 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 kilometers.

Do I pay a penalty if I exceed the prepaid mileage limit?

You do not have to park the vehicle if you exceed the prepaid mileage limit. You can continue driving the vehicle, but I will be charged a fee for above-limit kilometers in terms of the price offer, respectively. orders.

Do I have to adhere to the mileage limit every month?

You don't have to. To avoid the over-mileage charge, you only need to keep a prepaid drive on one vehicle at a time during use. This means that if you use only one vehicle during the binding period, it is sufficient to observe the prepaid drive for the entire period of the binding period together. If a pre-announced change of vehicle occurs during the contract, it is necessary to observe the mileage limit on individual vehicles during the period of their use in order to avoid charging over-limit kilometers.

Where can I pick up the vehicle and where can I return it?

The vehicle must be picked up and returned at our branch in Bratislava.

Do I have to think about anything during the rental?

If anything occurs to you, you should always ask us as a landlord first. Our team will always guide you. During the rental, it is necessary to think as much as possible about the shoe, which we will notify you of seasonally, the regular service, which will be notified to the vehicle itself, but in case of vehicle damage or accident it is necessary that you immediately notify and contact us. We will already provide you with maximum cooperation.

What services do I have included in my monthly rent?

The monthly rent includes all the necessary services for the carefree use of the vehicle:
· Prepaid mileage
· Accident and compulsory contractual insurance
· Highway stamp valid for the Slovak Republic
· Seasonal footwear, retreading and storage of tires
· Registration fee
· Road tax
· Assistance service
· Check-out of the vehicle after the end of the rental
· Warranty service inspection

Do I have to secure anything myself?

You only need to secure fuel and operating fluids such as washer water, adBlue or oil if you run out of fuel. The rental price does not include a one-time fee for moving tires throughout Slovakia.

Is a replacement vehicle part of the assistance service?

Yes, in the event of the vehicle not being driven due to a breakdown or damage, you are entitled to a replacement vehicle for a certain number of days via the assistance service. Details on the replacement vehicle can be found in the "Service, maintenance, accident" section.

Can another person and the lessee specified in the contract drive the vehicle?

Legal entities or natural persons entrepreneurs, their members of the statutory body, supervisory board or employees may use the vehicle in connection with the subject of business of the lessee. In the case of private persons, the vehicle can also be used by close persons of the lessee after their approval by the lessor and payment of a one-time fee.

Can I drive the vehicle abroad?

Entry is permitted to EFTA countries (Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland), the United Kingdom and the European Union, with the exception of Bulgaria and Romania. Entry to Bulgaria and Romania is expressly prohibited. The expressly prohibited countries include, among others, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
Vehicles only have a Slovak highway stamp, all other highway fees must be paid for by the client.

What condition of the tank am I taking over the vehicle with?

You can receive the vehicle with both an empty and a full tank, depending on the length of the rental and the type of vehicle you choose. It is not possible to define it precisely. In any case, you return each vehicle with the condition of the tank with which you took it over. In the case of returning a vehicle with a lower tank condition with which you took it over, you will be charged a refueling fee in accordance with the price list of fees.

What vehicles are in the AVIS MaxiRent offer?

In our offer you will find passenger cars of all price and size categories and motor versions. From small city vehicles, through compact and family middle-class hatchbacks to the business category in sedan or station wagon versions. In addition to the above, we also offer passenger minibuses with a capacity of up to 9 people and commercial vehicles of various brands up to 3.5 tons.

Do you only offer new vehicles?

The AVIS MaxiRent offer also includes new and new vehicles, due to the diversification of our portfolio. New vehicles are directly from the production line or warehouse, while you are the first owner. Recovered vehicles are vehicles that have already been rented, their maximum age is 24 months and the maximum mileage is 20,000 km.

Can I choose a different model than the one you have on offer, or order a vehicle from the offer in a different configuration or motorization?

The AVIS MaxiRent program and its offer are unified. The customer can choose from a range of vehicles configured by AVIS. However, we always configure it according to the latest trends and client requirements so that we always meet and meet the needs of our customer. If you are interested in choosing your own vehicle, model or motorization, we are always available to you and we will be happy to prepare a price calculation in the form of an operating lease.

How equipped are the vehicles on offer? Do they have automatic air conditioning, navigation or Bluetooth?

All vehicles in the AVIS MaxiRent offer are equipped above standard compared to the average on the Slovak market. You will find the basic equipment elements, motorization or equipment level of each vehicle directly in its detail. However, each of the vehicles on offer is equipped with navigation, air conditioning, Bluetooth or cruise control, and most of the vehicles also have heated seats or a steering wheel and many useful assistants that will make your driving experience more enjoyable.

Are vehicles smoking?

All vehicles in our offer are strictly non-smoking due to the high level of service.

Can I carry pets in the vehicle?

At AVIS MaxiRent we do not have strict rules prohibiting the transport of pets. If you use our services in this way, please pay special attention before returning the vehicle to avoid cleaning fees and interior damage fees, which are not covered by accident insurance.

Which service center should I visit in case of failure, accident, shifting or regular service inspection?

All information can be found in detail here: Assistance. It is important to remember that the landlord's instructions must always be followed. We use our contractual services with which we have signed an exclusive cooperation and therefore it is not possible to visit any service for any of the above reasons.

What should I do if my vehicle is immobile?

You will also find all the information in the Assistance section. It is always necessary to immediately inform the landlord and follow his instructions. In the case of another participant, it is necessary to draw up an accident report and sign it by both parties involved. Subsequently, it is necessary to report the insured event to the insurance company. If it is a vehicle malfunction caused by a manufacturing defect, please call the assistance service of the specific car brand that you have borrowed. If it is an insured event caused by you, another road user or road conditions, please call the Allianz assistance service. Assistance services will provide you with maximum cooperation 24 hours 7 days a week. On working days, contact the landlord immediately by email / telephone and follow his instructions. In case of working holiday or peace, contact us on the next working day.

What should I do in the event of an accident?

You will also find all the information in the Assistance section. It is always necessary to immediately inform the landlord and follow his instructions. In the case of another participant, it is necessary to draw up an accident report and sign it by both parties involved. Subsequently, it is necessary to report the insured event to the insurance company.

Am I entitled to a replacement vehicle in the event of a breakdown, accident or immobility of the vehicle?

The lessor provides a replacement vehicle service for a fee. However, the assistance services of manufacturers or insurance companies serve to provide a replacement vehicle free of charge for a certain number of days, depending on the individual case. Allianz's assistance service will provide a replacement vehicle free of charge for 3 days in the event of an accident. If you were not the perpetrator of the accident, we will provide you with a replacement vehicle from the fleet of our rental company for the remaining number of days, while we will claim compensation for rental costs from the compulsory contractual insurance of the perpetrator of the accident. The assistance services of the manufacturers provide a replacement vehicle in case of failure or immobility of the vehicle for 3 or more days, depending on the severity of the defect on the vehicle.

Is it necessary to make an advance payment before renting a vehicle?

When using the AVIS MaxiRent service, the advance payment is not paid in a certain percentage value from the purchase price of the vehicle. After the non-binding request has been removed, each entity is sent for approval to the relevant department. This department determines and evaluates the financial creditworthiness of the client, on the basis of which it determines the justification of the deposit and its actual amount needed to deliver the vehicle for rent. This deposit is refundable upon termination of the rental and return of the vehicle.

How is the deposit amount calculated?

The amount of the deposit is calculated from the monthly rent without VAT for the selected vehicle. Its maximum amount is 5 times the monthly rent. However, in rare cases, in the case of poor or insufficient creditworthiness of the client, the client may be proposed to make a higher deposit, or the entity is rejected altogether.

When and how do I pay the deposit?

The deposit is paid when signing a binding order, ie when ordering a vehicle. Only on the basis of the paid deposit is the vehicle withdrawn for rent or ordered for production. The deposit is paid on the basis of an advance invoice, which is issued to the tenant and is kept on the advance invoice at all times. No sharp document is issued to it.

How is the payment for the AVIS MaxiRent service made?

Payment for the AVIS MaxiRent service must be made every month according to the repayment schedule. The installment calendar is a tax document issued before taking over the vehicle, replaces the form of invoicing and represents a breakdown of the monthly rent for the entire rental period in advance. According to this tax document, the rent is always paid in advance for the given month, while the installment must be credited to the lessor's account on the second day of the month in which the service is delivered to the lessee.

Can I be charged for additional unexpected charges during the rental?

Great care must be taken to exceed the prepaid mileage limit. In addition, you may be charged an administrative fee in the case of requesting a confirmation for the authorities, in the case of resolving a fine imposed by the police force, or for breach of contract or GTC, and other actions beyond the scope of the contract. You can find a list of all fees in the "fees" section of our website.

Are vehicles also insured against accidents? How is it in the case of liquidation of an insured event?

Yes, part of the services included in the lease are compulsory contractual insurance as well as accident insurance. If the damage to your vehicle was caused by a third party, this damage is covered by the third party's UGS. You do not pay for the co-participation. In the event of damage caused by you without any other fault, or the culprit is unknown, such damage is covered by our accident insurance and the co-participation that you are obliged to pay applies.

What should I do in case of total damage?

In the case of total damage, the procedure must be the same as for partial damage, it is necessary to report it to the insurance company as well as to the landlord. In the case of confirmation of the total damage by the insurance company, the contract ends prematurely, as the object of the lease expires.

What should I do in case of vehicle theft?

In case of theft of the vehicle, it is necessary to immediately contact and call the police and contact the lessor of the vehicle. Until the police issue a decision to close the investigation, concluding that the subject of the contract has been stolen, a monthly rent must be paid. This will be returned to you following the decision and the contract will be terminated prematurely on the date of the vehicle theft.