Frequently Asked Questions
After Your rental – What to know once your adventure is complete
Are there any additional fees applicable after completion of a rental?
These are the charges to look out for after returning your steel companion:
1.Refueling fees
2.Toll fees
3.Exceeding the daily free kilometre allocation for the rental period
4. Traffic or speeding fines
5. Permanent puncture repair costs if the bike is returned with punctures
6. Additional damages incurred while in the rider’s care
7. Late return, afterhour, or delivery/collection fees (unless stipulated on the invoice)
8. Replacement of a full set of tyres for any single rental exceeding 4,000 kilometres
When is an accident administration fee levied?
Your Insurance Excess Deposit only contributes towards the repair costs in the repairing of the motorcycle if involved in an accident – the administration fee (R550) covers the cost of processing the claim including assessor fees, quote gathering and legal services.
What is the administration fee for traffic fines?
If a rider receives a traffic fine during the rental period, an administration fee of R250 will be charged to cover the cost of settling the fine. This amount will be processed against the rider’s provided credit card.
Is an afterhour fee applicable for after hour returns?
Yes, an afterhour fee of R850.00 applies to all returns outside of normal business hours. This includes any returns after 17h30 in the afternoon, as well as on Saturdays after 11h00 and Sundays.
Is an afterhour fee applicable for after hour returns?
At the end of the rental, the rider and GS Africa carry out a quick runthrough of the motorcycle, noting fuel levels, kilometers, and any possible damage. After the rider has departed and disclosed any information about the motorcycle during the rental, GS Africa follows this procedure:
1. The bike is washed or wiped down (even if not visibly dirty).
2. A second inspection is conducted, comparing the initial checkout inspection with the return condition.
3. If any damage is identified, the motorcycle is taken to the original manufacturer for assessment.
4. GS Africa informs the rider of the repair or replacement costs.
5. Repair costs are recovered from the rider via the Insurance Excess Deposit held on file.
If the rider wishes, they may collect any damaged parts that are replaced. We aim to expedite this process to return bikes to the fleet as quickly as possible.
Please note:
• Motorcycles returned on a Friday or over a weekend will be washed the following Monday.
• In the event of no damages, the rider’s Insurance Deposit is refunded to the same credit card or bank account originally used. The rider is notified immediately once the refund is processed.
• Bank transactions may take 7–10 working days to reflect in the rider’s account, depending on internal banking procedures beyond our control.