A. You need to be resident in the UK and hold a valid UK bank account. Please, note the products need to be purchased in UK/ROI as well.
A. Your Canon Test Drive account will automatically be created for you when you place your first order via the website. Just start by adding an item to the basket.
A. Use our live availability checker to find the equipment you need - just select the start & end dates you require. The cost to hire will be automatically calculated for you, dependent on the dates you have chosen. When you’re happy, just add the items to your basket and checkout.
A. You can find out what we provide for each individual model by clicking on the 'Included' tab on the product description page on our website. All these items are listed in the packing list included in your shipment.
Extra batteries, memory cards and selected accessories can be added to your order if required. Pricing for these items will be shown online for the dates you have chosen.
A. Your order will be delivered by courier, nationwide, by 12:00pm (for most locations) the day before your evaluation starts unless there is a problem or otherwise advised.
A. Yes, your Test Drive can be extended beyond the free 48hr period for an additional incremental daily cost. Just choose dates that suit you at the time of booking and the system will calculate any additional charges that would be applicable.
A. There is a wide range of equipment and many combinations available. If a product isn’t available for the dates you are considering, please look for alternatives. For example, you may find the EOS R Body and RF 24-105 kit is fully booked but you might find you can book both items individually.
A. We operate a live 24/7 availability and booking system which means the only way to reserve equipment is to book it.
A. Yes, you can book multiple products on your Test Drive, keep in mind you will be required to pay a deposit for each item.
A. In order to make the Test Drive available to as many customers as possible, we have limited the service so only one free 48-hour hire per promotional product, per person may be made. Customers are limited to a maximum of 4 items in a 6-month period.
A. Where the carrier has made an attempt to deliver the equipment, but nobody was present to accept the delivery, the couriers will attempt to deliver to you on an all-day service the next working day. The evaluation period shall remain as shown on the order confirmation. If you need help amending the booking, please call us on 0203 887 6890 as soon as possible.
A. Any evaluation made for a Saturday or Sunday will be delivered Friday and collected on Monday.
A. 4fill will only deliver to a billing address and reserve the right not to deliver an order if we believe the address isn’t secure, for example to a communal postal address or PO box. If this affects an order you place, we'll notify you as soon as possible.
A. Goods cannot be left in a ‘safe’ or ‘secure’ location or with a neighbour. Customers are always advised that someone MUST be present during delivery to sign for the equipment. The person signing for the equipment should be the person who has paid for the equipment hire.
A. Unfortunately, international delivery is not currently possible.
A. Unfortunately our overnight courier service is currently unable to ship equipment across the new post-Brexit Irish Sea customs border. We are doing our best to find alternative solutions to resolve this issue and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
A. Your equipment will have been checked and carefully packed within a hard flight case before dispatch. Please do check everything as soon as it arrives. You must let us know by 4pm at the very latest on the day of delivery if there is a problem on 01435 873028 as set out in the Terms & Conditions.
A. If you need to edit or update your order you can contact us via email at info@canontestdriveuk.com. You can also call us on 0203 887 6890.
A. We accept payment via Master Card and Visa debit or credit cards. Goods must be delivered to the address the payment card is registered to.
A. Unfortunately we are unable to accept payment over the phone for data protection and security reasons. All of our financial transactions are handled online via our payment provider and are encrypted to ensure they are kept completely safe and secure.
A. You will need to log into your account and make payment of the deposit within 7 days of your equipment dispatch date OR on the day of booking if the hire is due to be dispatched within 7 days.
Payment for any additional days beyond the free 48hrs will be taken at the time of placing your order. No order will be in place with the equipment being booked without payment at the time.
A. You will be provided with packaging, cable ties, courier bags and return labels required together with a checklist to help you ensure everything is accounted for and put back in the case for return. Please note; collections will be from the same address goods were delivered.
A. The equipment will be collected the day after your TestDrive has finished, this date is clearly shown on your booking confirmation. In addition, you will also receive a return reminder via email the day before your goods are due to be picked up.
A. Unfortunately we are unable to give time slots, collections are an ALL-DAY service. For residential premises this is from 08:00 – 18:30, for businesses premises this is up until 18:00*
*If your business premises close earlier than this, please contact us so we can make the couriers aware.
A. Unfortunately we have to charge for late returns and missed collections as these can impact future orders. If the equipment is not ready and available for pick up at the address agreed on the day of pickup, you will be charged a £25 failed collection fee and charged for the extension of hire as laid out in the Terms and Conditions.
If you miss a collection or have a problem getting the kit back to us, please call us as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements on 0203 887 6890.
A. The security deposit is a holding deposit, which means if anything were to happen to the equipment whilst in your care (damage, loss or theft), you could be liable for the full cost of the equipment.
Payment for missing/damaged equipment and parts/accessories will be held from your deposit. If the cost of missing/damage parts exceed your deposit, the outstanding balance will need to be paid in full immediately.
A. We always recommend people have insurance for their total peace of mind. You can either temporarily add the equipment to an existing policy or, if you don’t have an existing policy but would like cover, we would recommend our preferred supplier Performance Film & Media Insurance, click here for details.
A. In the event of any damage to the equipment, please call us immediately on 0203 887 6890 as per the terms and conditions so we can discuss how best to proceed with your Test Drive.
A. You will receive a return confirmation email once the equipment has arrived back to us.
A. Once your order has been unpacked and checked and, assuming there are no missing or broken items on the return of the equipment, your deposit will be refunded immediately.
Please note that whilst the deposit is refunded promptly, it can take up to 3-5 working days to appear on your statement, dependant on your bank.
If there are missing or broken items on the return of the equipment, we will contact you to discuss the matter in accordance of our Terms and Conditions.
A. All of our equipment is thoroughly cleaned and tested after each and every hire. In the unlikely event of something isn’t working please call us immediately on 0203 887 6890 as per the Terms and Conditions so we can discuss how best to proceed with your Test Drive.
A. Canon offer a very comprehensive web support area which contains product specific drivers, software, user manuals, firmware, FAQs and other useful content that will assist you with your query.
A. Click here if you have forgotten your password.
A. 4fill Europe and 4fill is the trading name of Simplysnap limited who are the fulfilment partner of Canon UK & Ireland and are facilitating the Canon Test Drive activity on their behalf.
A. If you're unsure about anything or need extra information regarding your order, then please email our customer support team info@canontestdrive-uk.com. You can also call us on 0203 887 6890.