Originally Posted by
Ashley Dingess
In August 2012, I rented a car from Hertz, Shannon Airport, Ireland. They immediately declined my Credit Card's statement of coverage and told me I had to use their CDW.
Sounds very dodgy. You should call your CC and confirm this with them. Hertz have no way of knowing the terms of your CC insurance.
I was given a bill for 1600EUR for the previous car. I refused to sign but they said the car would be considered unreturned if I did not sign. I signed and immediately called my credit card company to dispute the charges.
That's extortion. You should not be signing anything you don't agree with. A signed credit card statement is not and indicator of car return.
There is however a tow truck driver's log indicating delivery of broken vehicle to Hertz facility. That's a return! Done. If they don't like it, call your lawyer or police.
Moreover, demand a full refund from Hertz as they gave you a vehicle in non operational condition.