Paragon Car Storage – Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

"Paragon Car Storage", "Paragon", "we", "our" and "us" refers to Paragon Dent Repair Ltd trading as Paragon Car Storage.

"Owner" means the registered keeper, legal owner, authorised representative or person instructing Paragon Car Storage.

"Vehicle" means the vehicle and any contents delivered into our care.

"Storage Agreement" means the agreement between Paragon and the Owner for the provision of vehicle storage services.

2. Acceptance of Vehicles

Submission of an enquiry form does not constitute acceptance of a vehicle for storage.

Storage space is subject to availability and a Storage Agreement only commences once Paragon confirms acceptance of the booking.

Paragon reserves the right to refuse any vehicle for any reason.

3. Storage Charges

Storage charges are payable monthly in advance.

Current storage rates are available upon request. Existing Storage agreements will only be subject to price changes following reasonable notice.

A minimum storage period may apply. Invoices must be settled by the due date shown on the invoice.

Paragon reserves the right to suspend services or withhold release of a vehicle where charges remain outstanding.

4. Vehicle Condition and Documentation

The Owner warrants that all information supplied is accurate.

The Owner confirms that they are the legal owner of the Vehicle or are authorised by the legal owner to enter into this agreement.

Paragon may request proof of ownership, identification and supporting documentation at any stage.

Vehicle photographs and condition records may be taken upon arrival and departure for identification, condition recording and insurance purposes.

5. Owner Responsibilities

• The Owner remains responsible for:

• Maintaining appropriate insurance cover.

• Informing their insurer that the Vehicle is being stored.

• Ensuring all information supplied is accurate.

• Advising Paragon of any material changes affecting the Vehicle.

The Owner must not store hazardous, illegal, dangerous or prohibited items within the Vehicle.

6. Access to Vehicles

Access to stored vehicles is strictly by prior arrangement.

Paragon requests reasonable notice for vehicle access, collection or delivery.

Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate requests, immediate access cannot be guaranteed.

7. Vehicle Maintenance and Additional Services

Any maintenance, servicing, MOT preparation, detailing, transportation or specialist services undertaken by Paragon or third parties are performed only upon instruction from the Owner.

Third-party services remain subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant provider.

8. Insurance and Liability

Paragon maintains its own insurance arrangements in connection with its business activities.

The Owner remains responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance cover for the Vehicle at all times.

Paragon shall exercise reasonable care and skill in providing storage services.

Except where caused by our negligence, Paragon shall not be liable for:

• Mechanical failure.

• Electrical failure.

• Battery deterioration.

• Tyre degradation.

• Corrosion.

• Fluid leaks.

• Deterioration resulting from age, pre-existing condition or lack of use.

• Indirect or consequential loss.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any liability which cannot legally be excluded under English law.

9. Vehicle Reliability and Care Plans

Paragon takes every reasonable step to care for your vehicle whilst it is in storage. Where selected, our optional care plan helps reduce the effects of long-term storage through battery conditioning, periodic inspections and agreed maintenance services where instructed by the owner.

However, motor vehicles are complex mechanical and electrical machines and components can fail without warning due to age, where, manufacturing defects, deterioration all circumstances beyond our control.

Whilst our Care Plan is designed to minimise the risks associated with long-term Storage, it does not guarantee that a vehicle will start, operate correctly over remain free from mechanical or electrical faults.

Paragon cannot accept responsibility for failures resulting from normal wear and tear, age related deterioration, pre-existing faults, manufacturing defects or failures that are not caused by our negligence.

If a problem is identified during Storage, we will notify the owner as soon as reasonably practical and, where requested, assist in arranging inspection or repair.

10. Personal property

Personal belongings left inside of vehicle remain entirely at the owners risk.

Accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects and that caused by our negligence

10. Keys.

Owners agree to provide the keys reasonably required the storage and movement of the vehicle whilst it remains in our care.

11. Vehicle Collection and Release

Vehicles will only be released to the Owner or an authorised representative.

Outstanding balances must be settled in full prior to release unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Paragon may require proof of identity before releasing a vehicle.

12. Termination

Following any minimum storage period, either party may terminate the Storage Agreement by providing one month's notice.

All charges accrued up to the collection date remain payable.

13. Unpaid Charges and Right of Lien

Paragon shall have a lien over any Vehicle stored with us for unpaid charges.

Where charges remain unpaid, Paragon reserves the right to retain possession of the Vehicle until all outstanding sums, costs and expenses have been settled.

Where a Vehicle remains uncollected and unpaid for an extended period and reasonable attempts to contact the Owner have failed, Paragon reserves all legal rights available to recover outstanding debts and storage charges.

The owner shall be responsible for reasonable legal and debt recovery costs incurred and recovering outstanding sums.

14. Force Majeure

Paragon shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to fire, flood, storm, power failure, government action, civil disturbance or other unforeseen events.

15. Data Protection

Personal information supplied by Owners shall be processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation and used solely for the provision of services, administration and legal obligations.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

These terms and conditions are under the periodic review and may be updated from time to time.