Accidents and Damages
Some unfortunate events can happen to you while driving your car after you have benefited from the car rental service. At the beginning of these unfortunate events comes damage and accident. Different situations may have occurred when it comes to rental car damage. For example, a single-sided traffic accident or a traffic accident with another vehicle. What to do after this type of accident is curious.
As Borlease, we are always with you for problems caused by rental vehicle damage and their solutions. You can read the rest of our article to learn more about what to do after a rental car damage.
What to Do in a Unilateral Traffic Accident
One of the types of accidents you may experience while driving a rental car is a one-sided traffic accident. A unilateral traffic accident is the name given to the type of accident that occurs when the vehicle involved in the accident does not damage another vehicle or pedestrian. What you should do in a single-sided traffic accident can be listed as follows;
- In the event of a one-sided traffic accident, you must first fill out the damage declaration form. You can find the damage declaration form in a section of your rental car.
- After completing the damage declaration form, take a photo of the scene in a way that can be understood how the accident occurred.
- Contact us to report car rental damage.
Measures to be Taken and Actions to be Taken in Case of Damage and Accident
In case of damage and accident, if not necessary, the vehicles should not be moved. Thus, it can be understood which side is defective. The actions to be taken will vary depending on the situation. Single-sided accidents and accidents involving another vehicle are different. In addition, if the parties cannot agree among themselves in the event of an accident involving another vehicle, the gendarmerie or the police should be called.
Customer Liability and Limitations in the Event of Damage or Accident to the Rental Vehicle
Customers have a certain responsibility and limitations in case of damage or accident to the rental vehicle. These responsibilities and limitations may vary depending on the rental car insurance information. For example; if you are the defective party in a traffic accident and the vehicle is a full automobile insurance, the automobile insurance will cover the damage.
If your rental car contract is all-inclusive in case of damage or accident, you will not pay any fees.
Finally, in accidents that cost up to 2,000 – 3,000 TL, no action is usually taken by car rental companies.
Measures to be Taken and Actions to be Taken in Case of Damage and Accident
In case of damage and accident, if not necessary, the vehicles should not be moved. Thus, it can be understood which side is defective. The actions to be taken will vary depending on the situation. Single-sided accidents and accidents involving another vehicle are different. In addition, if the parties cannot agree among themselves in the event of an accident involving another vehicle, the gendarmerie or the police should be called.
Customer Liability and Limitations in the Event of Damage or Accident to the Rental Vehicle
Customers have a certain responsibility and limitations in case of damage or accident to the rental vehicle. These responsibilities and limitations may vary depending on the rental car insurance information. For example; if you are the defective party in a traffic accident and the vehicle is a full automobile insurance, the automobile insurance will cover the damage.
If your rental car contract is all-inclusive in case of damage or accident, you will not pay any fees.
Finally, in accidents that cost up to 2,000 – 3,000 TL, no action is usually taken by car rental companies.