BTE Automotive Ltd - Terms and Conditions of Business

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1. The Company: Refers to BTE Automotive Limited, a registered entity in the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, engaging in the provision of automotive parts and services.

1.2. The Buyer: Denotes the individual, partnership, corporation, or any other legal entity entering into an agreement for the purchase of goods or services from The Company.

1.3. The Conditions: Constitutes the comprehensive terms and conditions set forth herein, alongside any supplementary terms and conditions explicitly agreed upon in writing by an authorised representative of The Company, such as a Director or Company Secretary.

2. Applicability of Terms

2.1. These Conditions are the sole terms under which The Company offers its goods and services for sale and supplant any other terms or conditions proposed by The Buyer, unless expressly agreed otherwise in a written document signed by The Company’s authorised representative.

2.2. Consent by The Buyer to proceed with any work or services from The Company shall be considered irrefutable acceptance of these Conditions.

3. Pricing and Payment Terms

3.1. Price Determination: The cost of services or goods provided by The Company will be the agreed price at the time of acceptance by The Buyer. This price is subject to adjustments based on changes in costs of parts, labour, or any unforeseen specialist charges that may arise at the time of service completion. All prices quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

3.2. Payment Obligations: Payment, including VAT, is due upon collection or delivery of the vehicle following the completion of services, unless an alternative payment period (generally 30 days from the invoice date) has been agreed in writing by The Company.

4. Credit Terms

4.1. The Company may offer Credit Terms at its discretion. The Company reserves the right to withhold services or parts if providing such would result in The Buyer exceeding their approved Credit Limit.

5. Late Payment Consequences

5.1. Interest on Late Payments: Interest on overdue accounts will accrue from the invoice date at the statutory rate of 8% above the Bank of England base rate, unless a different payment period has been agreed in writing.

5.2. Immediate Payment: Upon failure to pay by the due date, all outstanding sums become payable immediately, in accordance with clause 5.1.

5.3. Recovery Costs: The Company is entitled to recover all costs related to the administration, collection, and legal actions taken to recover owed sums.

5.4. Service Suspension and Retention of Title: In cases of non-payment, The Company may suspend services and retain ownership of supplied parts and equipment until full payment is received.

6. Title and Risk

6.1. The risk in the goods shall pass to The Buyer upon completion of the services to The Buyer's satisfaction, regardless of delivery. Ownership of any parts shall not transfer to The Buyer until all payments, including VAT, have been made in full.

7. Buyer’s Warranties

7.1. The Buyer warrants that it is not insolvent or bankrupt and is not aware of any circumstances which could justify the appointment of a Receiver or the winding-up of the Buyer's business.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts. The Company maintains a complaint handling procedure to address and resolve issues promptly.

9. Guarantee

9.1. All parts and labour are guaranteed against defects for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, with certain exclusions. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

10. Vehicle Storage Charges

10.1. A daily storage fee will be charged for vehicles not collected within 24 hours post-completion notification, unless prior arrangements are made.

11. Surcharge for Special Order Parts

11.1. A surcharge applies to special order parts if the repair is not proceeded with by The Buyer.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1. All telephone communications may be recorded for quality and training purposes. The Company reserves the right to correct any clerical or typographical errors.



These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity and mutual protection for both BTE Automotive Ltd. and its clients, underpinning a fair and transparent business relationship.