scribeguy526
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Where do I begin? First of all, I helped a friend rent a car using my credit card. My friend eventually turned the car in, so we could end the contract. All payments were current at that point. A few days later, he needed a car, so he rented again from the same company. I had nothing to do with this rental nor was I even present when he took out the second car. However, a week later, I realize I'm getting charged for his new rental. After calling the guy at the rental car company, he said the previous contract had not closed and was continued since my friend decided to rent again. This was news to my friend, since he paid in cash to take out the new rental. Also, one would think I would be contacted by the rental car company if they were going to use the new rental on my old contract. My friend eventually returned the last car a few weeks later, but the rental car guy says he owes him more money, which is not true. As a result, the company is not handing me back my $350 deposit, even though my contract should've been closed after the first car was returned. I'm thinking into taking him to small claims court for my deposit, but wanted expert advice before I proceed further. Also, while having the first car, the tire went flat, broke down at one point, and had no air conditioning. This company is renting out unsafe vehicles.
Where do I begin? First of all, I helped a friend rent a car using my credit card. My friend eventually turned the car in, so we could end the contract. All payments were current at that point. A few days later, he needed a car, so he rented again from the same company. I had nothing to do with this rental nor was I even present when he took out the second car. However, a week later, I realize I'm getting charged for his new rental. After calling the guy at the rental car company, he said the previous contract had not closed and was continued since my friend decided to rent again. This was news to my friend, since he paid in cash to take out the new rental. Also, one would think I would be contacted by the rental car company if they were going to use the new rental on my old contract. My friend eventually returned the last car a few weeks later, but the rental car guy says he owes him more money, which is not true. As a result, the company is not handing me back my $350 deposit, even though my contract should've been closed after the first car was returned. I'm thinking into taking him to small claims court for my deposit, but wanted expert advice before I proceed further. Also, while having the first car, the tire went flat, broke down at one point, and had no air conditioning. This company is renting out unsafe vehicles.
