FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Zero excess insurance - when repairs cost is lower than the excess?
Old Aug 15, 2016 | 9:34 am
  #5  
PeterT1953
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: Amex platinum, LeClubAccor Plat, Club Carlson gold, Hilton HHonours Diamond
Posts: 318
Originally Posted by jiaklormee
Unfortunately, after writing to the rental agency to pursue the claim, they insist that they do not have to refund me any difference. They claim that they are entitled to keep the full amount even though the repair cost is lower. Not sure if this is in any way normal practice, but it stinks nonetheless
If this was in the UK then you have two routes.

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-righ...r-hire-company

make sure you state that its a formal complaint. If they reject your complaint you may be able to approach the Financial Ombudsman Service because there is a financial / insurance dimension to this.
PeterT1953 is offline