Early Bird Rentals

Early Bird Rentals from Silver Lake Buggy Rentals.

Thank you for choosing Silver Lake Buggy Rentals!

We look forward to seeing you!

Please meet us at:** *8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears Michigan 49436

(Parking Available on both sides of building. Please contact us if you need to park a larger vehicle, trailer, camper, etc.)

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Notes:

• **EVERYONE MUST ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED RENTAL TIME!**
• You will be receiving A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH LIABILITY WAIVERS for everyone in your party to sign. Those under 18 years of age must be signed for by an adult.
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What to bring:

• **Driver’s License of the person who provided the payment card and made the reservation.**
• **Driver’s License of those who would like to drive.**
• **Same PAYMENT CARD** used to pay for the rental. You may use this card for the damage deposit if physically presented, otherwise we must have a physical card to charge the deposit on.
• **Eye Protection** — Sunglasses, glasses, goggles, safety glasses, etc. — THIS IS REQUIRED. Can be purchased in The Buggy Store (price range $3-$40). Windy days require more protection (Goggles or Safety Glasses).
• **Time-Telling Device** — Your smartphone works great but make sure you are set to EST or set a timer! Since we are so close to Lake Michigan your phone may switch over to Central Time (WE ARE Eastern Standard Time!)
• **Booster Seats or Car Seats** — If your child requires the use of a Child Safety Seat in accordance to Michigan Law, you must provide your own child safety seat(s). https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/ohsp/child-passenger-safety

Drive Belt & Tire Waiver

• During reservation or rental check-in we offer the optional purchase of the “drive belt and tire waiver”. This can protect you from potential driver errors such as laying on the gas when you are stuck in the sand (causing damage to the drive belt and causing you to become more stuck) or running over stumps causing damage to the tires. We instruct you as how not to cause damage to the vehicles.

This covers:

• The recovery of your rental vehicle from the ORV Park.
• One time replacement of vehicle (not replaced in case of accident).
• Part and Labor cost of damaged Drive Belt and/or Tire.
• Extension of rental time due to time lost.

NO COVERAGE FOR:

• Unsafe and reckless driving of the vehicle.
• Crashing, flipping or rolling over of the vehicle.

Average Repair Costs:

• Drive Belt: $554.99 — $681.81
• Tire (Replacement): $392.50 — $555.50
• Flat Tire: $80

Waiver Cost:

• Drive Belt and Tire: $45
• Drive Belt: $25
• Tire: $25

COMPANY POLICIES:

• Renter and entire party must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled reservation!
• Valid Driver’s Required by person(s) who made the reservation and provided payment.
• Valid Driver’s Required by person(s) wanting to drive;

2 seat vehicles (16+)

4 Seat and 6 Seat Vehicles (21+)

All Driver’s must watch safety video at headquarters and participate in our guided instructional tour.

• Every person must have a seat in a vehicle at the same time. No persons are allowed to wait to switch into vehicles, there is no safe spot to wait. Persons may switch from passenger to driver as long as they have presented a Driver’s License and met the requirements at rental check-in.
• Damage Deposit: During your rental we will hold a deposit per vehicle on your provided card(s). This will be released once you return from the rental with no significant damage caused. The hold could take up to 10 days to release per your credit/debit institution. We will send you home with the Hold Released receipt.
• Child Safety Rules: Children under 8 years of age or 4’9 must ride on your own Childs Safety seat or booster seat in the REAR seat of a vehicle. Children under 13 years of age must ride in the REAR seat of the vehicle if it is available. MI CHILD SAFETY SEAT LAWS
• NOT RECOMMENDED FOR: Pregnant women or those with neck/back issues.
• Vehicle Malfunction. If the vehicle malfunctions, please discontinue use and report the issue to the office via 231-923-3226 or by reporting it to on-dune staff. If no answer, please leave a voicemail so that the time is documented, we will get with you very shortly.
• Unforeseen Circumstances. Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control we may not be able to have the specific vehicle type you have rented, this is rare.
• Group Rentals. If there is any issues with a rental vehicle within a group there will be compensation for that vehicle only.