The carseal blog

Practical advice on renting without the damage-charge risk.

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  How Many Photos Are You Actually Taking Before and After a Rental?

  You pick up a rental car, do a quick walk-around, notice one small scratch on the bumper and take a photo.

  2026-08-22
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  Rental Car Damage Found After You Returned It: Can They Still Charge You?

  You return your rental car, hand over the keys and head home.

  2026-08-07
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  Rental Car AI Damage Scanners: Can They Get It Wrong?

  You return your rental car, drive through an automated inspection area and hand over the keys.

  2026-08-04
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  Why Your Rental Car "Deposit" Just Ate £1,500 of Your Holiday Spending Money

  You land at Málaga a little after 11pm. The kids are melting, the luggage carousel is doing its slow, cruel lap, and…

  2026-07-29
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  Rental Car Damage Charges: What They Can (and Can't) Legally Charge You For in the UK

  Got an unfair rental car damage charge? Under UK law the burden of proof is on the rental company — not you. Here's what they can charge for, and how to fight back.

  2026-07-27