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Reserve service

What is the Reserve service?

Nlco provides the reserve service on the website so that the customer can reserve the car he/she wants on the website from the nearest branch without any charges.

Incidents and claims

I had an incident, what is the procedure to follow?

The accident must be reported to Najm or Traffic Department , as for the car, it must be returned to the nearest branch in the accident area with the report from Najm or Traffic Department.

What should I do if had an accident and the car could not move, knowing that I have a report from the Najm or Traffic Department?

The vehicle needs to be transported to the nearest branch by a tow truck, and the report is to be delivered with the car to the branch employee, and the bill will be issued after the accident procedures have been concluded.

What are the procedures to be followed in case of an accident with a third party?

The customer does not bear any insurance policy, as long as there is a report from Najm or Traffic Department that includes the other party's information.

Based on the insurance policy from AICC that ends on 4/4/2023, If there is an error percentage on the customer, the customer will pay insurance policy SAR 5000 for the ages less than 25 years, and SAR 5000 in case of escape without information, accident, drowning, and collision with a fixed object, and the policy of the car theft is SAR 5000. .

From the age of 25 years and above, accidents with another party and the error rate is less than 50% the customer is charged SAR 2500 and if it is higher than 50% he/she is charged SAR 3500, and for drowning and collision with a fixed object, the policy of the car theft, and escape without the information he/she is charged SAR 3500. As for the car, it must be returned with a report from Najm or Traffic Department to the nearest branch in the incident city.

In the absence of a report from Najm or Traffic Department, the customer shall be liable for all damages caused by the accident and this condition shall include all accidents.

What are the procedures for an accident if there is no other party?

If there is a report from Najm or Traffic Department and there is no other party registered in the report, the customer is liable for the SAR 2500 insurance policy.

What conditions are not covered by insurance?

Failure to adhere to the general traffic rules (passing through traffic lights, driving on the wrong side of the road, driving under the influence), an accident caused by a non-lessee driver, the lessee driver intentionally damages the vehicle or the customer's delay for more than 24 hours.

What are the procedures in case of an accident if it happened outside the Kingdom?

If the customer is at fault, he/she bears the full damage to the car. If the second party is at fault, the customer’s responsibility is to review the competent authorities and obtain the insurance claim from the same area and submit the insurance claim with the car upon returning it.

Does the international authorization cover accidents outside the Kingdom?

The international authorization isn't from the company rather it's from Tamm website and Tamm is from the traffic.

As for the insurance, it doesn't include accidents outside of the geographical scope of the kingdom as per the insurance policy and the contract.

Is it possible to return the accident car without a report and to make the
report later and hand it over to the branch?

In this case, the customer will pay the full amount of the damage, and any report after returning the car and closing the contract will be invalid.

Additional Services

Is the baby seat service available? And what are the conditions to benefit from the service in the kingdom?

The service is available with some charges within the Kingdom and can be added during booking.

Is there International authorization service?

International authorization is a service provided by nlco which can be added during the rental from branches and its only available for the GCC countries and Jordan only.

What are the conditions for obtaining international authorization for
a citizen and resident?

The use of the car outside the Kingdom is allowed only for the GCC countries and Jordan after obtaining an authorization letter from the car rental branch for the use outside the Kingdom and certified by the Chamber of Commerce.

Finance

What is the time to redeem the Saudi insurance?

The request to redeem the Saudi insurance can be received after 21 working days after closing the contract.

Legal

Why was I blacklisted?

There is a contract that has not been paid yet.

I paid yesterday but my name has not been removed so far from SIMAH, why?

Dear customer your name will be removed from simah within 7 working days after the claim has been paid.

Can you schedule the claim and remove my name from SIMAH before payments are made?

The name is removed from simah when the full amount of the claim is paid.

Prohibited from leasing

Already paid the amount and still cannot make a booking, why?

You can reach us at rental@nlco.com.

I made the booking from the website and couldn't take the car?

You can reach us at rental@nlco.com

Calculate nodes and damages

The amount of the (addons/additions) was calculated after being delayed few minutes?

The addons are calculated every 24 hours as per the terms and conditions.

Rental conditions

What are the leasing conditions for a citizen or resident from ksa or GCC?

They should have a national ID card, a driving licence valid for a minimum of 3 months, a credit card, and be at the age of 25/59.

What are the leasing conditions for visitors?

They should have a passport, an international driving license valid for a minimum of 3 months, a credit card, and be at the age of 25/59.

Vehicle pick up and delivery

I want to return the car to Makkah branch and the employee specified the return branch to be in Jeddah or any other city inside Saudi Arabia?

You can return the car in Nlco branches even if not specified in the contract, but please mind the shipping fees between areas when returning.

I returned the car, closed the contract and there is a traffic violation dues?

The traffic violations can be added to the offending contract even if it's is closed.

I received a car that i didn't book?

In case of the unavailability of the booked car, we provide a car from the same tier and if not available we promote you to a higher tier as per the T&C

I'd like to be transported from the northern terminal to terminal 1 to receive the car?

You can reach us at rental@nlco.com.

I didn't receive the deauthorization message after returning the car?

When returning the car the authorization gets revoked automatically from abshr, And you can confirm that with your account on abshr.

I booked and the employee requested that i pay an insurance amount aside from the amount i paid on the website, Why?

We request an additional insurance amount on the car, And it differs from one car to another.

The employee requested the work ID and its forbidden as per ministry of commerce?

The work ID isn't required to rent, But will need to be viewed only when the customer wants to add the work discount.

I have a problem with the ID and the employee refused to give me the car and one day amount was deducted?

We sincerely apologize. In that case the T&C that was accepted will be applied by deducting one day rental from the booking.

I booked online, and went to the branch and the employee refused to give me the car or return the amount after I had lost the ID?

We sincerely apologize. In that case the T&C that was accepted will be applied by deducting one day rental from the booking.

I made a booking and i didn't receive the car due to the driving licence expired . Kindly return the full amount?

We sincerely apologize. In that case the T&C that was accepted will be applied by deducting one day rental from the booking.

How much are the prices of the cars, and is there a monthly offer?

For booking and viewing the prices are displayed on the website.

I'd like to know the branches location?

You can check all the branches and locations through the website by clicking on the (Branches) icon.

Yearly contract application?

You can view more info regarding the yearly contracts from the website by clicking on the (Long-term lease) icon.

The available cars in the fleet?

To check the available cars in our fleet and their prices, go to the website by clicking on the (Our fleet) icon.

I have an objection?

You can reach us at rental@nlco.com.

I'd like to review the contract?

You can get a copy of the contract from the website or the closest branch.

i'd like to replace the car?

The replacement can be done for the same tier through the nearest branch, Or close the contract and open a new one for another tier as desired.

What are the working hours of your branches?

You can view the branches and working hours through the website from the (Our branches) icon.

The car was returned and I forgot a few things in it?

You can submit your request by contacting us at rental@nlco.com, and we will update you within 24 working hours.

Can I get a refund of the remaining amount if I return the car early?

We calculate the contract based on the actual duration and in case there is an amount it will be refunded.

Location, website and reservations

How to book?

You can book on the website and get a discount, if applicable, as long as the reservation is at the least made 6 hours before receiving the car.
As for booking, you can follow the steps below:
- Choosing the pickup branch and the drop off if any, by pressing the "Return to a different location" and by pressing "Same location" on the website.
- After that choose the date and time of the pickup and dropoff as long as the reservation is for 24 hours at the least.
- Then choose the desired car from the available.
- Read the (Or similar) and press ok.
- After that choose the addons as desired.
- Then the reservation details will fully appear and input the promotion code if there is any, and press confirm.
- Read Terms & conditions.
- choosing a payment method and completing the reservation by paying.
- When the reservation is complete you will get an SMS with the reservation number.

When can I modify the booking through the website?

You can modify the booking through your account on the website at least 8 hours prior to the pickup time.

How long is the booking valid for?

The booking is valid and can be used within 24 hours from the original receiving time after that the booking expires automatically, there will be a one-day deduction, and the rest will be refunded.

Can the booking be made from customer service for a new user?

In case of the new customers on Nlco rent a car, they can book on the website.

When can the booking be canceled and fully refunded?

The reservation can be canceled at least 24 hours before receiving the car to get a full refund, however, if it is canceled in less than 24 hours, there will be a one-day deduction, and the rest will be refunded within 7 to 14 working days at most.

Can more than one car be booked for the same customer?

The system can make only one reservation for each customer and in case the reservation is turned into a contract, the customer can make a new reservation and the receiving time is after the return of the first car.

Does the price on the website include the VAT?

The reservations on the website include the VAT.

Is it possible to make a booking with a user and another customer receive the car?

The customer that made the booking is the only person that can receive the car.

Is it possible to get the work discount on the website?

The work discount can be activated through the branch employee before executing the booking.

Is it possible to execute the booking through the website without completing the personal information?

Personal information needs to be completed, namely the ID number and driving license expiry date to execute the reservation.

Can I choose the color while booking?

The color of the car cannot be chosen while booking, however, you can choose it based on what's available upon arrival.

I'd like to extend the contract?

You can extend the contract through the website from the open contracts page or by visiting the closest branch.

I'd like to delete the email to register again.

You can reach us at customerservice@nlco.sa

Can I pay the dues through the website?

You can do that in the case of contracts inside the kingdom on the website from the contracts icon on the (in-debt) page.

Maintenance and vehicle fault

Is there a car replacement in case of a car breaks down?

It is possible that the malfunction can be fixed by the technician on spot. If the car needs to be fixed in a workshop, a replacement car will be provided.

What's the time needed for the technician to call the customer in case of a maintenance request has been sent?

The customer gets called within 30 to 60 minutes.

What are the working times for roadside assistance?

Our team works Saturday to Thursday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM to be of service wherever you are.

How to request roadside assistance in case of a breakdown?

It can be done by contacting us at 920033300, filling out a website form, and/or all social media channels.

How long does it take to check on the replaced car and check if the customer bears the damages or not?

The time needed is 7 to 10 working days and might increase in case the car enters the agency for checking.

Miscellaneous queries

Do all the cars in Nlco rent a car have automatic transmission?

All the cars in Nlco rent a car fleet have automatic transmission.

I have dues to pay and I would like to file an objection to them?

You can reach us at customerservice@nlco.sa.

What is an identification document?

It means ID or residence permit.

Do you have a long-term leasing service? and what are its benefits?

We do have long-term leasing with a minimum of one year and a maximum of 3 years, and you can apply for it on the website. And its benefits are:

- A special monthly rental price.
- There's regular maintenance for free.
- In case of an accident, the customer gets a replacement car.

I want to buy one of the cars you have in your fleet?

We do have a dealership, you can reach us through social media channels, or you can submit your form on the website, and we will call you within 24 working hours.

Can I authorize another person?

The vehicle can be used by the customer in the contract, and an additional driver could be added if he/she meets the regulations.

Are there any additional fees for returning the car later than mentioned in the contract?

Yes, but there is a grace period of a maximum of (4) hours of delay that does not include the addons, at a rate of (2) hours for yellow membership holders and up to (3) hours for silver membership holders, and (4) hours for golden membership holders, and more than that (maximum 4 hours) is calculated according to the following equation ((the value of the daily rental x the number of hours of delay) / 24)) x 2 = the cost of the value of the delay hours.