What to do if when i was renting a car, I grazed a pole before leaving the lot?
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What to do if when i was renting a car, I grazed a pole before leaving the lot?
I had not checked this car out yet, and was not allowed to leave with the car. I could rub the mark off with my shirt and told the attendant i wanted to take the car as my husband could rub the mark out. They have sent me a claim for $371.36. Do I have to pay for this, as it happened on their lot, and i didn’t leave with the car? I signed an accident report that states it happened on their lot. I did not give insurance info but did give my personal info.
Asked on June 25, 2012 under Accident Law, Ohio
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are liable for the property damage to the rental car. Your auto insurance policy may cover the damage to the rental car. The rental car agency can file a claim with your auto insurance company to receive compensation for the property damage.
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