Not at Fault Car Rental in NZ: What You're Entitled to and How to Get It
This article originally appeared on the Faultless Cars NZ blog. Visit faultlesscars.co.nz for more information or call 0800 387 607. Not at Fault Car Rental in NZ: What You're Entitled to and How to Get It When another driver causes a crash that takes your car off the road, you are entitled to a replacement vehicle — and you will never pay for it yourself. This guide explains exactly how not-at-fault car rental works in New Zealand, who pays, and what to do right now. The Legal Basis Around Not At Fault Car Rental NZ law holds the at-fault driver responsible for the losses their negligence causes. You have the right to be placed back in the same position you were in before the accident. That right includes transport costs while your vehicle is being repaired. This is not a favour from the insurer. It is a legal entitlement. Faultless Cars NZ provides your not-at-fault rental vehicle and invoices the at-fault driver's insurer directly at our standard commercial ra...