Originally Posted by
nissan720
Since we will be driving through the Alps in winter a scratch or dent is more likely.
I don't understand why driving through the Alps in winter would lead to a scratch or a dent more than in the summer...
From everything I have read, all German rental car companies are big sticklers about the car coming back with any scratches or dings. And rental counter does a very hard sell on getting additional insurance coverage for $$$ per day.
As someone who rents a car at least twice a month in Germany I completely disagree with both of these statements. The return process usually involves a quick look around the car and a question about whether everything was ok. I've never had any hard sell on additional insurance for a car. Usually a question about whether I would like to keep insurance on my credit card and that's all.