What kind of damages will this cause to a car?

[Lexxmexx]

I had rented a car overseas and due to everything in a foreign language which I could not understand, I was caught in a situation where I was trapped in a tight corner in a carpark and the only way to get out was to bash through a curb. While bashing though, I could feel that the bottom of the car had hit the curb but I managed to get through without getting suspended on it. But after that, I could smell something like burning rubber.

 

Can the experts tell what kind of damages are likely to be caused by this?

Is it serious?

Do the car rental companies inspect their cars thoroughly everytime they are returned?

Hope I won't kena for this.

 

[Apollo]

fwah.... undercarriage... cud b anything, radiator damaged, exhaust manifold, fuel line.

 

normally they examine external damage, fuel meter, mileage, etc better keep ur fingers crossed. neber seen them check under carriage.

[Dankoo]

Whatever it is, I believe you should also own up so they can do proper checks. Imagine nobody check and you are the next guy that got that car and half way thru some ulu place your car breakdown??

[Horsee]

If you have bought the full comprehensive insurance.

Just return the car. No issue as it will be covered...

[Mach]

Even if he took out the optional insurance cover, most of the optional insurance cover for rental cars will still have an excess payable. Need to read the terms carefully.

 

In fact, I've heard of some rental insurance which does not cover "single vehicle accidents", ie damage to car where there is no other vehicle involved, which TS's mounting of curb may fall under.

[Octopus]

If trap in corner cannot reverse out?

 

The burning smell could be oil from engine or gear box leaking on the hot exhaust pipe?

[Nina]

I rented a car in Thailand for 10 days and they did not even want to look at it when I brought it back ...