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Consumer Alert: A blanket of snow can lead to this common car rental scam

Don't get dinged by one of the oldest "gotchas" in the rental playbook.

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Christopher Elliott
Feb 03, 2025
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Heavy snowfall has blanketed much of the country this winter, creating picturesque landscapes — and unexpected problems for travelers. For Judd Curran, a Hertz rental car covered in snow turned into a $3,000 problem.

His story is an important reminder that when you can’t get a clear picture of your rental car, things can easily go wrong.

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