Hire Shop terms & conditions

It is your responsibility to make sure that the connection to your vehicle is secure (with working lights, etc.) prior to using the trailer. All vehicles must be fitted with a 50mm tow ball.

• appropriately securing your load.
• ensuring you never overload the trailer, the weight you can carry is located on the side panel.
• ensuring compliance with any other applicable trailer regulations and laws.
• ensuring weight is distributed over axels with approximately 60% towards the front and 40% towards the rear of the trailer; and
• ensuring the combined weight of the trailer and load does not exceed the unladen weight of the towing vehicle.

You must always obey local road rules and speed limits. It is recommended to not exceed 80 km/h when towing a trailer.

Each person using the equipment must:

•  be at least 18 years of age;
•  warrant that they are able to safely use the equipment; and
•  hold appropriate experience, licenses, and qualifications.

The equipment must only be used safely (using appropriate protective equipment), skilfully, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and for its intended purpose.

The equipment is not to be misused and is to be returned clean, in good working order and empty of fuel if applicable.

To the extent permitted by law, use of the equipment is at your own risk and Bunnings is not liable for any damage or injury caused by the equipment, except to the extent that any damage or injury is caused by our wilful conduct or negligence.

You must not modify, repair or change the equipment.

To the extent permitted by law, if the equipment breaks down or is otherwise faulty or defective, Bunnings’ liability will be limited to refunding an appropriate part of the hire fee or providing replacement hire equipment.

You must ensure that the equipment hired is suitable for your intended purpose. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel the hire of equipment where we suspect the equipment may be used for an illegal or anti-social purpose.

You must return the equipment to the Bunnings store from which you hired the equipment.

A security deposit of $100.00 is required to hire any item of equipment. This deposit can be provided via cash or credit card. Please note that credit card deposit returns can take several days to process depending on your bank. Deposits cannot be accepted by either Zip Pay or Zip Money or any equivalent ‘buy now pay later’ service.

If the equipment is returned damaged or in an unclean condition, you will be charged for the repair or cleaning of the equipment or, where the equipment cannot reasonably be repaired, replacement of the equipment.

If you do not return the equipment by the agreed return date, Bunnings is entitled to:

•  contact the relevant authorities in order to enter your premises to recover the equipment; or
•  charge you the cost of the equipment if you do not return it.

You may be required to pay for replacement of hire equipment accessories that are not returned with the equipment.

You indemnify Bunnings for any costs, damages or claims arising from your use of the equipment in breach of these terms and conditions.

• Up to 4 hours late will incur a half day charge
• 4 to 24 hours will incur a full day charge