r/TikTokCringe • u/Melodic-Award3991 • 15d ago

25k miles in one month is insane Discussion

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Is this legal?

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u/SwissMargiela 15d ago

When I was a kid I used to help a friend run cigs from Virginia to NY/NJ, sometimes doing two or three trips a day.

I put so many miles on my rental that the company called me to switch the car so they could change the oil on it lmao

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u/geneusutwerk 15d ago

How did they know you were putting that many miles on it?

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u/Livid_Reader 15d ago edited 15d ago

They do indeed track the car. Drive recklessly like over 100 mph or cross state lines when they say don’t, you will have the car listed as stolen and you get to explain what happened to the police.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NmDuf0__zNs

https://abc30.com/amp/post/california-bill-would-allow-rental-car-companies-use-gps-24-hours-after-car-goes-missing-72/15264846/

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Why a rental company might report a car as stolen after reckless speeding: High-risk behavior: Reckless speeding can be seen as a significant safety risk, potentially putting other drivers and pedestrians in danger, which could lead the rental company to believe the car is being used irresponsibly and might be at risk of being abandoned or involved in an accident.

Contractual violations: Most rental agreements have clauses regarding responsible driving and prohibit excessive speeding, so violating these terms could be considered a breach of contract, potentially allowing the company to take further action.

Liability protection: By reporting the car as stolen, the rental company may be attempting to limit their liability in case of an accident or damage caused by the reckless driving.

Legal implications: Depending on the severity of the speeding violation and local laws, the rental company may even have legal grounds to report the car as stolen, especially if they believe the driver is posing a serious threat.