Brid Car Rental Sicily – Dishonest damage-claim tactics after refusing extra insurance
I rented from Brid in Sicily via a DiscoverCars “Secret Deal,” and it turned into one of the most untrustworthy rental experiences I’ve had.
At pick-up, the counter agent pressured us to buy extra insurance, warning that refusing it would be “very unwise,” with theatrical gestures. We were given no official, signed pre-damage report, so we took our own time-stamped photos.
After returning the car via the key drop box, we first received a report stating no new damage. Ten minutes later, we received a revised version of the same report suddenly listing “new” damages. Brid later sent their own check-out photos, but our pick-up photos clearly show the same bumper scratch and tire defects were already present.
In my view, Brid’s conduct strongly suggests an attempt to recoup lost insurance revenue by asserting pre-existing damage as “new.” That’s our experience. Notably, other public reviews describe similar stories, which only deepens our concerns about how Brid handles customers who decline add-on insurance.
After multiple emails and providing clear evidence, Brid withdrew the charges — but only after unnecessary stress and time. I cannot recommend this company. Avoid Brid, and be extremely cautious with DiscoverCars’ “Secret Deal” listings — you don’t know which rental firm you’ll get, and you may face the same tactics.
21 oktober 2025
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