Is this true. I believe she may be lying because she has a poor driving record and has had her driving liscence suspeded in the past. Do they verify this information before. Also if I rent this for her will I be libel if she has an accident?
2007-05-18 03:42:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You will be liable. She's under 21, so you'll have to either put her on as a second driver at very high cost, or lie and say only you (in which case youre screwed if she wrecks it).
Under 25 usually arent allowed to rent an SUV, and many agencies wont even allow them to drive them.
Its a bad idea-tell her to go test drive one instead, or rent something she'll be able to handle---there is a reason they dont rent them to inexperienced people.
2007-05-18 03:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yor cousin is correct, if she is under 21 she will be unable to rent a vehicle. As for the second part of your question, yes you would be liable for any damage to the vehicle or caused by her.
Rental companies don't review your driving record, so you have nothing to worry about there. You can probably have her added on as an additional driver, which will cost more. However, depending how old she is she may not be able to be added on as an extra driver.
However, do you really think it's a good idea to let someone with a driving record as poor as hers drive a hummer? If she had an accident, you would be responsible for the damages to the vehicle, any third party claims, and in addition to that the rental company can sue you for loss of time that the vehicle is unable to be rented, this is mentioned in your terms and conditions.
So, if it cost 500.00 a day to rent a hummer and it takes a month to get the vehicle rented again you'd have to pay that too, that's an additional $15,000. Just something to think about.
2007-05-18 06:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an age requirement for renting vehicles. Though, I'm not sure whether the requirement is 21 or 25? Either way, you will be liable if she gets into an accident. And if she's had her driver's license revoked I wouldn't suggest letting her drive a vehicle you rented, let alone a beast of a vehicle like a HUMMER. Too much risk driving something that big.
2007-05-18 03:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some places won't rent if your under 25. Most places will make you list authorized drivers when the rental takes place with the only exception being a spouse. I've never had a rental car company check my driving record but if you don't list her as an authorized driver and she has an accident, you'll be in trouble. If you do this, make HER pay for the extra insurance at the rental car company and list her as an authorized driver. That's the best way to cover your butt if you go through with it.
2007-05-18 04:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Georgia Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some rental companies won't rent a person car if they are under 25, other companies will rent a person that is 21 a car, but they will be charge extra. Yes, you will be liable if you rent a car and let your sister drive it, without you adding her as an extra driver. If she is driving an accident happens the insurance won't cover a penny and you will incur all the charges.
2007-05-18 04:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by slickrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rent cars almost every week for work (I travel a lot), so I am very familiar with rental policies.
Many rental agencies require that you be 21 to rent "premium", "fun" or SUV type vehicles. I know for a fact that Hertz requires this. And yes, they do check your driver's license to verify this.
Also, if you rent the for her, then you are liable as part of the contract.
Further, your sister to be a legal driver of the rental, she would have to be added to the contract as a second driver. Since she is under 21, they likely would not allow her to register as a second driver since they have a restriction on who can rent this type of vehicle. If they would allow her to be listed as a second driver, she would have to be there when you rent the car and they would need to see her driver's license.
You should also check to make sure your auto insurance covers you for renting this type of vehicle. And if she is going to drive it as well, you should make sure her insurance covers her when driving it as well. You can find this out by calling your auto insurance company. If you don't have auto insurance, you can purchase insurance from the rental agency when you rent the car.
All in all, I don't recommend you renting it for her. Even if they allow her to be listed as a second driver, you still have liability because your name is on the contract. So you would be liable if she wrecked the Hummer and her insurance didn't cover it or if she tried to avoid taking care of the problem.
2007-05-18 03:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tim In Cbus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT DO IT!!!! You will be open to a major lawsuit the minute she has an accident. You will be libel and if someone is hurt seriously, you could be paying for years. I once co-signed for a sister to buy a car, she stopped paying and I was libel for all the payments she missed, she also moved to another state without notifying the bank she moved, which is against the law, and I had to go and retrieve the car. Never get yourself linked financially to family, bad karma.
2007-05-18 03:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Virginia C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the kind of vehicle, the age required could be 21-25 years. Also, when you rent, they may ask for the names of all person who will drive the car.
I wouldn't do it, if she has an accident, you will be responsible.
2007-05-18 03:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not rent a vehicle for your sister, knowing what you do about her driving history. Her past driving history is enough to stop me from renting a car for her. Do both you & your sister a big favor & refuse to rent a Hummer.
2007-05-18 04:01:19 · answer #9 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I'd imagine you'd know if your sister was actually under 21...
Second, if you rent a vehicle for her, and then let her drive it, YOU assume the liability for the wrecks and the damage she does to it.
Third, you'll be required to provide a deposit on the vehicle. If you let someone else drive it, you'll lose the deposit.
Fourth, let's just assume she gets in a wreck and kills someone. Do you have the time to hang out in court for a few years while the legal issues are ironed out to determine if YOU should be tried for manslaughter?
Don't be a moron.
2007-05-18 03:48:38 · answer #10 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋