I was involved in a car accident and the other divier was at fault and their insurance company pay me a rental car. when I rented the car there was a walk through and some scratches were recorded. but when I returned the car , the clark was busy helping other customers and I forgot to ask for a walk around and I gave the key the clark. He said ok. but a few hours later was told that the car has some bumper damage , he has to write a report. Now my question is does the clark have resposibility by not insisiting to have a walk around. in the end, should his insuance company pay the damage or my insurance company pay the damage.
2007-02-16 08:55:50 · 5 answers · asked by dcman007 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
If they didn't walk you around the car to inspect damages, they can not hold you liable for damages.
However, if they dropped the ball by not walking you around the car, yet you signed a paper ANYWAY saying that they did... it will be up to you to prove that they didn't --- which is impossible because your signature is on there saying they did!
Good Luck.
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2007-02-16 09:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John L gives the best suggestion... book the cheapest thing you can find currently and closer to the pickup date, contact the location directly to see if they have any Texas cars that need to be returned. The car rental companies charge extra for a one way rental to cover the costs and loss of rental time that it takes to get the car back to the orignal location. Car rental companies in Denver maintain a certain fleet size and they would need to get the car back from Dallas as quickly as possible. The only way to get a one way rental for a low rate is to find a company that actually has a vehicle that they want taken to a different city... then the rates are much lower -- but it's hard to find that scenario -- when a car is needed to be taken one way.
2016-05-24 07:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of rental company will do a walk around to visible inspect for signs of damage then sign-off your lease. If he signed off the rental agreement and accept the vehicle then its out of your hand, he has accepted the vehicle as it conditions at that moment, read the contract, it says so. If you still had the original contract with you, read the fine lines at the bottom page, under your liability. A few hours was a long time you know, how would I know that the clerk himself didn't took the car out for a joyride around the parking lot, they're responsible for returning inspections.
2007-02-19 20:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by MINH H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to try to find a way out of it..... to answer your question.. NO.. you absolutely positively 100% are going to be held responsible for the damages to the rental.
Before the rental left the office made sure it was in perfect condition and you signed a paper saying youd turn it back in in that same condition.
You didnt- therefore your insurance will be responsible for the damages and you the deductible (if any)
quit trying to get out of it. The answer is not going to change regardless of how many times you ask.
2007-02-16 09:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should not be responsible. but in the end it is still your fault for not making them walk around the car
2007-02-16 09:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋