Originally posted by boilermaker:
Obviously in your case, it would have been worth the walk back to the counter to get another vehicle. I have walked back many times to the counter when I did not feel comfortable with the vehicle assigned to me. The trouble is definately worth it.
I agree with BOILERMAKER: 15 minutes isn't much for $2700. Also, I always thoroughly check my rental car for previous dammage before driving out of the lot. It's surprising how often you need to report scratches, dings, fenders askew, etc. so you don't get charged for them upon return. When there isn't an attendant in the lot to merk up the dammages, I always walk back to the counter.