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1/ Will I get a new car and what are the purchase taxes such as GST / VAT?

2/ Is my Citroën DriveEurope insured?

3/ Please Explain the satellite navigation system or GPS System.

4/ Is there a limit on the number of kilometres I can drive my Citroën DriveEurope?

5/ What happens if I have a problem with my DriveEurope Citroën Vehicle ?

6/ Who can drive the vehicle?

7/ What if I choose to extend my trip?

8/ Who is eligible?

9/ What safety and security equipment is fitted to my Citroën?

10/ What sort of in car entertainment system does my Citroën DriveEurope have?

11/ Why are there so many diesels on offer and so few automatics?

12/ How do I book?

13/ Where & How do I collect my Citroën?

14/ Servicing your Citroën?

15/ Where can I drive my DriveEurope Citroën?

16/ Other important notes.

17/ Payments and cancellation fees.

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1/ Will I get a new car and what are the purchase taxes such as GST / VAT?

Your Citroën DriveEurope car is a brand new vehicle and under special arrangement with the French government, it is fully tax free.



2/ Is my Citroën DriveEurope insured?

Citroën DriveEurope includes full comprehensive insurance with no insurance excess.



3/ Please Explain the satellite navigation system or GPS System.

Citroën Leasing in Europe offers many models with a satellite navigation system or GPS device fitted. The GPS can provide directions for all roads in France ONLY and most major motorways in Europe. You will need to purchase a separate disc if you require driving directions in other countries. Optional purchase of other countries for Citroën can be found here : http://www.globalcars.com.au/Leasing/Citroenaccessories.aspx

4/ Is there a limit on the number of kilometres I can drive my Citroën DriveEurope?

No, You can do as many or as few kilometres as you wish, it has no effect on the price or conditions.



5/ What happens if I have a problem with my DriveEurope Citroën Vehicle ?

Your Citroën DriveEurope includes a 24 hour free-call emergency service backed by 24 hour roadside assistance and is supported by an extensive Citroën group that covers every country in which you can use your DriveEurope Citroën.

In case of accident, attempted theft, theft or breakdown, in all countries covered by the insurance policy, the 24-hour, 7-day Assistance will provide you technical and/or material assistance with the minimum delay. All information and conditions for this assistance contract are provided in the brochure.

CITROËN Assistance ( 24h/24 - 7/7) Tel : 0 800 05 24 24 ( +33 5 49 25 24 24 outside of France)



6/ Who can drive the vehicle?

The person holding title to the contract (whose name is repeated on the vehicle registration certificate), their spouse, direct ascendants or descendants may drive the vehicle if they meet all the same conditions for obtaining temporary registration for transit. The contract holder must be in France during the use of the vehicle. No other name can be added to the vehicle registration certificate or the insurance documents. The name mentioned there is that of the person who signed the order form –
As determined by French Customs that no other person may drive the car that doesn’t fall into the above criteria.

For same sex couples & defacto relationships

The documentation that is required is the official one which considers the rights of the couple as a legal couple in front of the Australian law. (for property, taxes, address, insurances, heritage and so on) a property document is not enough as you may share a property without no other consideration of being a couple. A statutory Declaration is required which has been approved by the French Customs as a legal binding document.

7/ What if I choose to extend my trip?

Your Citroën DriveEurope allows you to extend the lease period while you are on your European trip. Additional fees do apply. Simply contact Citroën DriveEurope head office in Paris 10 days before prior to the original expiry date, with payment reaching them 5 days prior to the original expiry date, for your lease and insurance policy to be extended.



8/ Who is eligible?

Any person with temporary transit status can buy a tax-free brand new vehicle.
The TT (temporary transit) programme is available for a maximum of 6 months.
In order to be eligible for tax-free status, you must be:

A tourist

A resident of a member country of the EU waiting for relocation outside the Union

A student resident from a foreign country or a French overseas territory currently studying in France

A trainee in a training programme but with permanent residency in a foreign country or in a French overseas territory

Any person with permanent residency in a foreign country or in a French overseas territory who are in France to undertake their military service

For students the maximum TT program is for a period of 12 months and they have to:
-be older than 21years old
-Have a driving licence from more than 12 months.

In order to qualify for this TT tax-free package, you must give proof of foreign residency and meet the following conditions:

Hold a current valid driver’s licence (not a provisional licence)

Be a resident of French overseas territories or a country outside the EU

Stay for less than 180 days in 12 consecutive months in one of the EU member countries

Not be engaged in any lucrative activity in one of the EU member countries

9/ What safety and security equipment is fitted to my Citroën?

All Citroën DriveEurope vehicles are fitted with ABS Brakes, 2 or more airbags, Central locking, and engine immobiliser ands well as power steering and front power windows.



10/ What sort of in car entertainment system does my Citroën DriveEurope have?

All Citroën DriveEurope vehicles are fitted with a CD system.



11/ Why are there so many diesels on offer and so few automatics?

In Europe due to environmental concerns diesel fuel is about 25% less than petrol and is up to 35% more efficient. There are simply more diesels manufactured. Automatics are also rare for this reason.

Citroën offer an extensive range of both petrol and diesel models. If you plan on a long stay and driving many miles, then we recommend a car with diesel fuel. It is generally cheaper to purchase and gives better mileage.



12/ How do I book?

It’s easy! To place your order, just follow these simple steps:

1. Choose the Citroën model you want to order.

   Confirm your intended pick up and drop off locations. Bookings can be made directly through your travel agent. To secure your booking, you will need to complete a Reservation form and return the completed Reservation form along with a deposit of $200. All bookings must be received by globalCARS.com.au at least 6 weeks prior to the intended pick up date. (In some cases, bookings can be made at shorter notice depending on vehicle availability and pick-up location).

2. On receipt of your completed Reservation form and deposit, a contract will be forwarded to you for signing. This contract will then need to be returned to globalRES.com.au Once we have received your completed contract, your copy will be forwarded to you with a letter of confirmation, including pick up and drop off location instructions and telephone numbers. We recommend that you read the terms and conditions on the reverse of your copy of the contract when you receive it (yellow form).

3. BANK DETAILS AND PROMISSORY NOTES:
   As a condition of providing a vehicle under the Citroën DriveEurope program, as a security measure, Citroën requires you to sign a draft to the order of Citroën Champ De Mars, which represents the difference between the total price of the delivered vehicle and the DriveEurope total. Bank details and the promissory note form part of the Citroën DriveEurope Contract. At the end of the contract period the customer may
   
   (a) keep the vehicle permanently, in which case Citroën Champ De Mars will request payment, from the customer or
   (b) you may return the vehicle to the destination you nominated on the Contract.The Promissory Note is then void.
   

The requested documents for Citroën Champ De Mars are

A Citroën Champ De Mars ORDER FORM

A copy of the PASSPORT (student must be older than 21)

Copy of your driving license (for temporary licenses, provide a form showing the first date of issue. This document may be obtained from the local vehicle registration office).

A school certificate precisely stipulating dates (YY/MM/DD)

A driver’s license for more than 12 months

A school certificate stating precisely the beginning and the end of studies

The maximum TT contract is for a period of 12 months non renewable

A certificate of residency (of less than 3 months) is requested for French expatriates

13/ Where & How do I collect my Citroën?

One of the best features about leasing a Citroën is the flexibility you have in choosing where to pick up and return your vehicle. All of our pick-up / drop-off points are centrally located at Airports or in the business sector of major cities and towns.

Extra charges apply for pick-up and drop-off destinations outside France.

To collect your Citroën, you are required to produce a copy of your lease Contract (which will be provided to you prior to departure from Australia), your Passport and a valid International Drivers Licence. Only the registered owner can take delivery of the vehicle (name as written on the contract), and the registered owner must return the vehicle. The pick up procedure should take approximately ½ hour in cities, airports and larger towns.




14/ Servicing your Citroën?

The first service is required between 1,500 and 2,500 kilometres. This is a FREE service available from any Citroën dealer in Europe. The car does not require another service until 15,000/20,000 kilometres which will be at your cost.

15/ Where can I drive my DriveEurope Citroën?

Of all tourist leasing operators Citroën DriveEurope offers the broadest range of countries where your comprehensive insurance applies. Vehicles can be driven throughout Western and Eastern Europe, such as:

Citroën DriveEurope offers the broadest range of countries 2007
Albania	Andorra	Austria	Belgium	Bulgaria
Belarus**	Bosnia-Herzegovina	Croatia	Cyprus**	Czech Republic
Denmark	Estonia	France	Finland	Germany
Great Britain	North Ireland	Gibralatar	Greece	Hungary
Iran, Muslim Republic of**	Southern Ireland	Israel**	Italy	Liechtenstein
Lithuania	Latvia	Luxembourg	Malta	Monaco
F.Y.R.O.M (ex Macedonia)	Morocco	Netherlands	Norway	Poland
Portugal	Romania	San Marino	Serbia & Montenegro	Slovakia
Slovenia	Spain (including the Balearic Islands)	Sweden	Switzerland	Tunisia
Turkey	United Kingdom	Ukraine**
Belarus, Cyprus, Israel, Muslim Republic of Iran and Ukraine are not covered by the Assistance Citroën TT. However the vehicle is covered by the Insurance in these countries.

 

16/ Other important notes.

Roadside assistance only applies to countries where Citroën DriveEurope insurance coverage applies.

Approximately 10-15 litres of fuel (petrol/diesel) is provided free of charge. Fuel and oil thereafter is at your cost.

The driver(s) Must be 21 years or above and hold a full Australian or New Zealand driver's licence and it is recommended that all drivers have an International Driver's Licence.

You must have lived outside of the EU continuously for more than six months and plan to return to your foreign country after your holiday. Additionally, you may not receive an income from an EU enterprise or activity.

17/ Payments and cancellation fees.

DEPOSIT: $300 ensures reservation of vehicle.

PAYMENT : Final payment is required 4 weeks prior to collection of your vehicle

Registration papers must be completed and returned at least 4 weeks prior to collection of your car.

Additional time may be required if you are collecting outside of France.