Was I scammed by my car rental company?
Mark Spritzler gets a surprise bill for $312 after he returns his rental car. Seems his windshield was cracked. But he says he didn’t do it — and he’s got proof. Why won’t Thrifty see things his way?
CAR RENTAL
No spare tire in my car rental – do I deserve a credit?
The late model Hyundai Elantra that Joe Gershman rented from Dollar in Charleston, SC, recently looked fine from the outside.
Can a car rental company double my rate because I’m not American?
There’s something funny going on with car rental prices, and Hal Gordon wants answers.
Why isn’t anyone mad about car rental fee disclosure?
When it comes to airline fees, there’s no shortage of outrage. The simple mention of the word “ancillary” or “surcharge” in a story is enough to draw hundreds of comments.
Ridiculous or not? Just ignore those dings and dents – your bill is in the mail
With all the recent stories about questionable damage claims on rental cars, it’s no surprise that motorists like Mike Weaver would insist on inspecting his vehicle before renting it. Or that he expects to note every ding and dent before he drives away.
Your turn! The other side explains why we’re so wrong
I’m frequently accused of using this site as a bully pulpit, which is, of course, completely true.
How to win the car rental claim game
Tim Carpenter thought he had done everything he could to avoid a frivolous damage claim on his rental minvan.
Snared by the Mexican insurance scam
Gordon Houston is offered a $9.80-a-day rate for a rental car in Mexico. But an agent refuses to rent the car to him without insurance, which more than doubles the price of the vehicle. Now neither his agent, nor the rental company, will refund the difference. Is he stuck with the bill?
Car rental agencies and cities get ready to go head-to-head over taxes again
Ready for Round 2 of car rental companies vs. cities?
