In case of an incident during the rental (whether a traffic accident, crash, hit-and-run, rollover, robbery, theft, damage by unknown third parties, fire, etc.), the Tenant is obligated to immediately inform the Lessor of what happened.
Steps to follow:
1. Immediate communication: Contact from the scene with the branch or emergency number provided.
2. Maximum notice period: Within a maximum period of 12 hours following the event, a record of what happened must be left with the Lessor.
3. Police report: In case of accidents with injuries or third parties involved, or in case of any criminal act (theft, intentional damage), the Tenant must immediately report the incident to Carabineros de Chile or the competent police authority, obtaining the respective police report.
4. Incident Declaration: Complete the Accident or Incident Declaration forms provided by the Lessor or their insurer.
Important: Failure to give timely notice or willful omission of incident data may cause loss of insurance coverage.
Roadside Assistance (within Chile):
- Tow truck for emergency transport up to a maximum of ~300 km from the incident location
- Maximum cap of 12 UF
- Does not apply if the incident occurred on unauthorized roads, off-road areas, or very difficult access locations
Outside Chile (e.g., in Argentina): The Tenant will not have roadside assistance from the Lessor.
In case of minor damages (small dents, scratches, tire punctures without third parties involved): The Lessor must be notified promptly. The Lessor will evaluate such damages at the time of return.
In case of vehicle theft:
- File a police report immediately
- Notify the Lessor within 12 hours
- Provide a copy of the report
In case of total theft or total loss of the vehicle, the Contract will remain in effect until the insurance company confirms the total loss and the Lessor formally releases the Tenant from their obligations.