Pump the brakes on extra rental car fees
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So to protect yourself, take a video of the car before you leave and when you return. These scanners check the roof and the undercarriage, so capture the bottom of the car too. And if they do send you a bill, ask for their proof and then show them yours. Splash of AI is my free weekly newsletter, where I cut through the hype and show you how AI is actually saving people real time and money. Sign up at splashofai.com. Next up, a call from my weekend show, The Kim Commando Show. Enjoy! You're being watched. Seriously, every time you go online, your internet provider is tracking your every move. Here in the U.S., they actually sell your browsing history. Until that changes, you need to protect yourself. That's why I use ExpressVPN.
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Well, I mean, it's not available for travel everywhere yet in Commando. So what happened to you, Mike?
That's a very good question.
What unexpected rental car fees should I be aware of?
Um, I call myself, as a futurist, booking a travel reservation to get from point A to point B, and I had it all calculated, thought it was going to go just like a Lyft-Uber, but unfortunately, that isn't what happened. What did happen was the reservation went fine. The Waymo vehicle showed up. Yes, it did. I put my luggage in the car, got in the car.
How does AI impact the rental car inspection process?
It greeted me. Everything was great. I'm talking about the first 15 seconds. Everything is feeling good. Then the car takes off. And when the car takes off, that's when this human, you know, the reminder of this human automated experience looks like.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–3:31
2
What unexpected rental car fees should I be aware of?
3:31–4:00
3
How does AI impact the rental car inspection process?
4:00–4:47
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How can AI mistakes lead to unexpected bills?
4:47–5:25
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What steps can I take to protect myself from rental car charges?
5:25–5:49
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What is the significance of taking video evidence of rental cars?
5:49–5:59
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What should I do if I receive an unexpected rental car bill?
5:59–7:13
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How does the Waymo incident relate to rental car technology?
7:13–11:57