What happens when a rental car company reports a car stolen?

If a rental is stolen and properly reported, the rental car company will close the contract on that vehicle. That leaves you potentially stranded without a car. The rental car company may or may not allow you to immediately rent another car.

Are you liable for a stolen rental car?

Your contract with a rental car company may make you liable for any damages to the rented vehicle, including for damages to a stolen rental car while the thief is driving it. If you purchase a damage waiver, you must be certain to comply with any conditions to coverage.

What do you do if someone steals your rental car?

Notify the police: Immediately call the police upon discovering that your rental car is stolen. Provide them with full details such as time / location and any other personal belongings that may have been in the vehicle. Mention that it is a hire car and ask to file a stolen car report.

Do rental cars have tracking devices on them?

Most rental cars are equipped with navigation and GPS technology. Some car rental companies want to decrease the number of days significantly, making it possible to track the movements of customers who failed to return vehicles on time.

Can someone return a rental car for you?

Can someone else return my rental car? Someone other than yourself can return your rental car, but to do so they must be a named driver on your rental agreement. Adding extra drivers to a rental agreement can bump up costs, so talk these through with your rental provider and decide if they are really necessary.

When do you get charged for damage to a rental car?

If the rental company finds new damage to their car after your rental, they will charge you for repairs. They’ll take the money from the credit card you used to leave the security deposit. You’ll probably be charged immediately after you return the car. You’ll see the charge on your statement, and you may receive a notice via email.

What happens if a car is stolen from a car dealer?

The CGA guarantee of title means a car dealer must have full legal ownership and the right to sell the car. If the vehicle was stolen, you may have to return the car but you can claim compensation from the dealer.

Can a person be charged with auto theft?

If the owner of the car calls the police and reports the car stolen, then you could be charged with auto theft. Read on to learn more about these charges and then reach out to Chambers Law Firm at 855-397-0210 with additional questions.

How to dispute a car rental repair cost?

To dispute repair costs: 1) Ask for the matrix or repair estimate from the car hire company and check if the cost matches what you’ve been charged. Car hire companies also charge admin fees on top of the repair cost. (To find out more, see Why have I been charged an admin fee by a car rental company?)

Who is legally responsible for damages to a stolen rental car?

Later, the defendant told Toronto police that the theft occurred “at 1:45 a.m.” Enterprise filed a claim for damages on the stolen rental car which was declared a total loss, but Bryan argued the damage waiver applied, thereby absolving him of any financial responsibility.

When was the last time a rental car was stolen?

Complainant said the car was a rental. *March 23, 2011 – 1200 block E. Stafford St. – 2011 Chevy Impala stolen. Complainant said he left the keys in the ignition of his rental car. He said he had been receiving prank phone calls about the car and so initially thought the theft was a prank.

Where was the rental car stolen in Mt Airy?

NewsWorks has noticed from time to time that even in the 14th District, which covers Germantown, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Hill, occasionally someone gets their rental car ripped off. *July 18, 2011 – 5100 block Sheldon St. – 2011 Nissan Sentra stolen.

The CGA guarantee of title means a car dealer must have full legal ownership and the right to sell the car. If the vehicle was stolen, you may have to return the car but you can claim compensation from the dealer.