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Tony Bark to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 20 days ago

Hertz' AI System That Scans for "Damage" on Rental Cars Is Turning Into an Epic Disaster

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Hertz' AI System That Scans for "Damage" on Rental Cars Is Turning Into an Epic Disaster

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Tony Bark to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 20 days ago
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Hertz' new AI damage scanners are dead on arrival — and unfortunately, it's not the only company deploying the shoddy tech.
  • @AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    35•20 days ago

    Okay so…in the rare event I need to rent a car, any suggestions on who to use that isn’t Hertz and sister companies?

    • @callouscomic@lemmy.zip
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      20•20 days ago

      I’ve had a lot of good recent experiences with Enterprise (in the US). There’s some interesting services like Turo, but I can’t bring myself to try it yet. Weirdly too personal being other people’s cars.

      • @PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world
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        7•20 days ago

        Enterprise and Alamo is owned by the same family which means they aren’t beholden to public shareholders. Usually this means the company is ran better and not as haphazardly as public ones tend to be.

        • @callouscomic@lemmy.zip
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          2•19 days ago

          Well, then I guess that explains a lot.

      • @sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        4•20 days ago

        I imagine Turo is now very similar to AirBnB in most areas, as in these are dedicated rentals, just owned by individuals instead of chains.

    • @dethmetaljeff@lemmy.ml
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      16•20 days ago

      I recently used Avis, they were totally cromulent.

      • @WindyRebel@lemmy.world
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        13•20 days ago

        Plus they are worshipped as a god in some sectors of the universe.

        • @Taleya@aussie.zone
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          1•20 days ago

          Katniss everdeen

      • @MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world
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        3•20 days ago

        I used Avis in a different state for a short car rental and they sent me a hefty bill for some kind of damage below the vehicle a couple months after returning it.

        I refused to pay and will refuse to use them ever again. Your mileage may vary.

      • @Pieisawesome@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        3•20 days ago

        Avis is terrible.

    • @BigDiction@lemmy.world
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      8•20 days ago

      I rent through Costco and try to pick Alamo when possible. Avis is decent but they often share a line with Budget which can take forever.

      I’m not a loyalty member of any brand for reference.

    • @Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz
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      6•20 days ago

      SIXT and TURO. Maybe price out renting the big truck from Lowe’s/home depot. Or a haul. Both might be cheaper than hertz/enterprise depending on your area.

      • @Simulation6@sopuli.xyz
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        19•20 days ago

        Sixt is specifically called out as AI lying about damages in Germany.

    • @fritobugger2017@lemmy.world
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      2•19 days ago

      Enterprise has been good.

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