Tourist secures rental refund after crashing on wrong side of road

Saturday 15 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 15 Mar 2025, 6:01pm

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A tourist has successfully obtained a refund after crashing a rental car five minutes after leaving the depot. The accident occurred while driving on the wrong side of the road, leading the rental firm to terminate the contract and refuse a replacement vehicle.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 15 Mar 2025, 4:49pm

   Tourist wins rental refund after crashing while on wrong side of road (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 15 Mar 2025, 6:01pm

   Tourist wins $1200 rental refund after driving on wrong side of road, crashing, and being refused replacement car (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)