Beware of damage charges when renting a car
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Tonight, the CBC news ran a piece about a common consumer con. You return your rented car in the same condition you received it and later find a damage charge added to your credit card bill.
With the upcoming Vancouver Olympics, the rental car scam may be easier to pull off.
In the story, a businessman was told that Budget had to replace his rented Kia’s windshield at a cost of $1,100, when there was a tiny chip that would cost $25 to $30 to fill in. He cancelled his credit card to avoid having the charge put through on it.
What else can you do to protect yourself? Don’t buy the expensive collision damage waiver (CDW) from the rental company. Find out how much ..read more