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So, I just received mail from Budget Rent-a-Car's Vehicle Damage Control Dept, stating

Posted by kelly Aug 18 '12, 11:35

"the investigation process of the damages incurred during your rental period indicates that we did not receive sufficient information upon your return. Please complete the information below."

They are claiming that the car I rented for a 1 day period when driving from MD to RI at the end of June incurred damage to the left front bumper (I'm guessing that's what LF FB means). There was NO damage to that car, other than scratches and such that were already on the car when I rented it. Stuff was marked down when I rented the car, and when I returned it in RI, the girl said everything was fine. I've since shredded all of that paperwork.

I can't do anything now, as the office I rented the car at is closed, and the damage control dept. is closed until Monday.

Is there really anything I can do other than call and claim the damage wasn't incurred by me? I'm *pissed*. Why am I hearing about this almost 2 months later?

Responses:

Was thinking about this while mowing (first time in 2 months) and think my response would be, "Well, clearly the car was damaged while parked on... - Spawn Aug 18, 15:03
Does your credit card provide rental car coverage? some have stopped but it used to be common -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 18, 12:34
I'm really sorry. I can't help you with Budget but point out the time difference to them. - spamlet Aug 18, 12:17 4
- Would Budget still have my records from 2 months ago, with that piece of paper showing damage to the car? - kelly Aug 18, 12:20 3
  - Yes, they should have your original. - spamlet Aug 18, 12:22 2
    - The office I rented from is a Budget/Avis office located inside a hotel. - kelly Aug 18, 12:27 1
      - My guess is that after a certain point it gets archived at a regional HQ. - spamlet Aug 18, 12:31
wtf - that would drive me nuts. it has to be some sort of mix up! -- nm - gLu Aug 18, 11:56
Ouch. A question, why did you shred the paperwork so fast? -- nm - Spawn Aug 18, 11:54 5
- Cuz the attendant had said "All clear" and we try to keep my clutter down so she just did it. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 18, 12:00 1
  - Your clutter is an entirely different story... :) - kelly Aug 18, 12:21
- Is 2 months later "fast"? - kelly Aug 18, 11:59 2
  - yes - i have papers from 3 years ago hahahah -- nm - gLu Aug 18, 12:01 1
    - Yep. 3 is my minimum, in fact. Everything is three-hole punched and put in binders. -- nm - Spawn Aug 18, 12:46

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