Who is responsible for machine hire repairs?

[startinghandle]

Yesterday I went past a row of various size muck spreaders for hire just a short distance from Welshpool,the guy I was helping out for the day said the cost of hire was
£100 per day which I think works out better than owning but who is responsible for breakdowns ?
I would think the machine is checked over when it returns
On another note with new nvz regulations they will be standing all winter but will be going flat out come spring

 

[David.]

Hirer I imagine, need to insure against damage because I expect everything you might break costs £800.

 

[Clive]

Damage is down to customer, everything else down to the hire co usualy

 

[Lincs Lass]

I hire mini diggers,,actual breakdowns are the companies responsibility,,damage is the hirers

 

[Kevtherev]

Damage and tyres are the hirers responsibility.