Airport car rental lines are about to get a giant tech upgrade, and that's bad news for careless drivers. Hertz has announced its partnership with UVeye, an AI company that specializes in automatic vehicle inspection systems. Hertz’s x-ray tunnel uses cameras paired with powerful computers to detect damage incurred during a rental period. That means dings, scratches and divots on the car’s exterior are more likely to show up on reports. Hertz said cars will be scanned twice — once before the driver leaves the rental lot, and again when the car is returned. Renters will receive a report of any damages flagged by the system, along with before-and-after photos for added transparency. The new system is aimed at improving vehicle safety and maintenance. Hertz says customers won’t be charged for minor damage any more than they are now. However, dents bigger than a golf ball or scratches longer than a credit card will land drivers in the damage fee danger zone.
