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Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« on: December 05, 2016, 05:52:59 PM »
I wasn't sure where to put this as I was not the one renting a car. The guy renting the car was the one who hit my car.

Basically, my wife was out driving our van and she took a right turn and some guy tried to squeeze by next to her on her right and didn't make it and they traded paint. She exchanged information with him and he said to her, "Don't worry. It's a rental. I have insurance." I called my insurance broker (not company) that very day and they said do nothing, just wait. That was 2 months ago.

So today I get a letter in the mail from Enterprise. It's addressed to me, not to my wife. It says:

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Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter is in reference to the above captioned claim wherein you were involved in an accident with our vehicle. After careful review of the facts of this loss, our initial investigation has determined that you may be negligent and therefor responsible for our damages.

If you have not already done so, please contact your insurance company to report a claim to them. Once reported, please contact us to provide your claim information.

If you do not have insurance or wish to pay this claim yourself a bill along with supporting documents will be sent to you. If you have any questions, blah, blah. blah.

I called my insurance broker (not company) and they said that if I wasn't at fault why would I open a claim.

Personally, I think they are just fishing for easy money. Plus, what kind of chutzpah is that for them to tell me to make a claim? That's none of their business. I am tempted to either throw it away or send them a letter from a lawyer saying that they should take me to small claims court.

Any advice?

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2016, 06:21:05 PM »
Man oh man. Never let someone just drive away. Take a quick video of him saying he's at fault...
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2016, 06:32:59 PM »
Man oh man. Never let someone just drive away. Take a quick video of him saying he's at fault...

People used to get into accidents before smart phones too.

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2016, 06:35:27 PM »
People used to get into accidents before smart phones too.
Yup. Insurance fraud is an old trick when you tell someome don't worry my insurance will cover it and then they say you were at fault.

Smartphones are just an easy way to solve that problem.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2016, 06:39:02 PM »
People used to get into accidents before smart phones too.
They used to call cops if they couldn't get written statement.
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2016, 06:44:11 PM »
They used to call cops if they couldn't get written statement.
+1 many times it's smart to get a police report.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2016, 06:46:21 PM »
Are you able to say LHADA"M
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2016, 06:54:03 PM »
Thanks. Now does anyone here have firsthand experience getting such a letter?
It's easy to tsk tsk.

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2016, 06:57:00 PM »
Thanks. Now does anyone here have firsthand experience getting such a letter?
It's easy to tsk tsk.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2016, 06:57:05 PM »
Do you have any witnesses?
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2016, 06:57:37 PM »
Thanks. Now does anyone here have firsthand experience getting such a letter?
It's easy to tsk tsk.
I have. Though I actually was at fault.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2016, 07:00:22 PM »
Do you need repairs to your car?

No, my car already has scrapes so I ignored the bit of paint the other car left on it.

Do you have any witnesses?

I wasn't even there. It was my wife who it happened to. The guy who sideswiped her was alone too. It's his word against hers.

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2016, 07:03:42 PM »
No, my car already has scrapes so I ignored the bit of paint the other car left on it.

I wasn't even there. It was my wife who it happened to. The guy who sideswiped her was alone too. It's his word against hers.
So just ignore it for now. They'll seen proof if they have.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2016, 07:15:28 PM »
So just ignore it for now. They'll seen proof if they have.

My hunch (just based on my knowledge of "things") is that this is a standard letter they send out just to see if they can make an easy score. They have no proof. They have nothing. But if their letter rattles me enough then I make a claim with my insurance company and then the rental company and them come to a settlement, or even better (in their perspective) I just pay the bill so I don't have to make a claim.

Like, what are they gonna do? How can they legally get any money from me? They'd have to take me to court. And that's why they send out these letters and I bet they WORK at least half of the time!

Just my hunch, but would love an experienced opinion.

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2016, 07:17:25 PM »
Either way doesn't matter. Bottom line is just don't do anything at this point.

Especially if it wasn't sent certified.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2016, 07:38:36 PM »
Do they have your insurance info?
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2016, 07:46:25 PM »
Do they have your insurance info?

Not sure. My wife was the one it happened to. I'm assuming she gave the guy our registration which is why the letter was addressed to me and not her. (The car is in my name.)

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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2016, 07:47:31 PM »
Not sure. My wife was the one it happened to. I'm assuming she gave the guy our registration which is why the letter was addressed to me and not her. (The car is in my name.)
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2016, 07:53:13 PM »
If i correctly recall the context of that comment, it definitely does not apply.
She lets me do plenty cc shtick in her name.
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Re: Rental Car Company Says Their Car Was in Accident With Me
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2016, 08:01:17 PM »
My hunch (just based on my knowledge of "things") is that this is a standard letter they send out just to see if they can make an easy score. They have no proof. They have nothing. But if their letter rattles me enough then I make a claim with my insurance company and then the rental company and them come to a settlement, or even better (in their perspective) I just pay the bill so I don't have to make a claim.

Like, what are they gonna do? How can they legally get any money from me? They'd have to take me to court. And that's why they send out these letters and I bet they WORK at least half of the time!

Just my hunch, but would love an experienced opinion.
I've heard of that happening with Avis. Disgusting business practice.