CAR DAMAGE

Turo renter gets hit with a $500 bill for cracked paint she believes was already there. See how she challenged Turo's damage claim.

Help! Turo is charging me $500 for cracked paint on my rental car

August 14, 2025August 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Latisha Thompson rents a car through Turo and is charged $500 for a paint job that she says was defective to begin with. Can she get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

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