Consumer Alert: Keep your car rental paperwork and photos for at least this long

Meticulous record-keeping could keep you out of trouble after your next trip

How long should you keep your car rental paperwork? And how long should you store those "before" and "after" photos of the vehicle?

Debbie Pastors wants to know. She's worried that her rental company might surprise her with a bill long after she returns her vehicle. 

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