The following is a summary of the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), please note that all prices are quoted in South Africa Rand (ZAR) / Namibian Dollars (N$). Rates and or conditions are subject to change without notice.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

CDW covers you for accident and specified damage and does not cover for negligence. Your CDW option covers you only for points listed. Your bond will be refunded to you by head office within 14 working days, provided there is no damage to the vehicle or third-party property.

If the vehicle is returned to the agreed location, on time and in good order the bond will be refunded without deduction. Deductions will be made to cover any damage to the vehicle, third party property, the emptying of the toilet tank (if applicable R350), plus items lost or damaged

Standard CDW (bond ZAR/N$ 30 000)

Standard CDW has a bond of ZAR/N$ 30 000 which applies in the event of any accident damage to either the MAUI or BRITZ vehicle or third party property. Irrespective of fault, liability will be ZAR/N$ 30 000.

A security bond of ZAR/N$ 30 000 will be taken on vehicle collection. The security bond is payable by cash or credit card. Credit cards accepted are – VISA, MasterCard, Amex or Diners. Should the bond be paid by credit card the amount will be debited to your account immediately, any currency fluctuations are not the responsibility of MAUI or BRITZ.

The following options are available to you to reduce your bond:

CDW 1 (upgrade from Standard CDW)
ZAR/N$ 180 per day – Maui Motorhomes
ZAR/N$ 190 per day – Britz 4X4 Rentals
This option will reduce your bond to ZAR/N$ 15 000.

CDW 2
ZAR/N$ 290 per day – Maui Motorhomes
ZAR/N$ 365 per day – Britz 4x4 Rentals

This option REDUCES THE BOND to ZAR/N$ 5 000; irrespective of fault; your liability will be ZAR/N$ 5 000.

CDW 2 covers the following –

• any overhead and under body damage
• replacement or repair costs to one tyre and rim
• replacement or repair costs to 1 windscreen only
• all costs associated with the towing and recovery of the vehicle
• replacement and repair costs to radio/cassette/CD player
• accident damage

CDW 3 - This is only available through your travel agent.

This option REDUCES THE BOND TO ZERO.

CDW 3 covers the following –

• all costs associated with the towing and recovery of the vehicle
• repair/replacement costs for 1 windscreen
• replacement (or repair costs to -out) 1 tyres and 1rim
• accident damage / overhead and underbody damage
• repair costs to radio/cassette/CD player
• additional driver fee
• Sunday / Public Holiday surcharge

Exclusions to your CDW

• water damage/water submersion (including salt water)
• fire damaged caused due to negligence
• willful damage – any damage caused as a result of negligence. Willful damage includes but is not limited to

1. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
2. driving on restricted roads or in restricted areas
3. sitting or standing on the bonnet or the roof of the vehicle
4. damaging the gearbox due to incorrect use of the clutch/handbrake
5. seizing an engine due to incorrect use of vehicle or supplements
6. failure to stop driving when a dashboard warning light indicates a problem
7. incorrect use of diff-locks and/or transfer cases, i.e. driving on tar roads with electronic diff-locks engaged
8. falling asleep or driver’s fatigue
9. driving on the wrong side of the road