Hertz, a name synonymous with car rental, announced in April that it would partner with artificial intelligence company UVeye on an automated vehicle inspection system to check for damages. The system, which uses a brightly illuminated, drive-through camera, compares images of a car before pickup and after return, then assesses repair fees as appropriate to the customer via electronic means. However, one customer who rented a late-model Volkswagen Jetta described the process to The Drive, and it all seems a little fishy.
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