December 25, 2025

Rentel To Begin Implemantation of AI Scans for Pickups

Let’s talk about one of the most stressful parts of renting a car. The walkaround.

The Damage Walkaround Anxiety

You’re circling the car like:
“Is that scratch new or from 2017?”

Nobody enjoys this. Especially not renters.

At Rentel, we decided that process needed to change.
That’s why we use AI-powered vehicle scans for every car in our fleet.

The Problem With Traditional Car Inspections

Most rental companies still rely on:

  • Manual walkarounds
  • Inconsistent photos
  • Human judgment

The problem? Humans don’t see everything the same way.

What one person notices, another might miss. That leads to:

  • Confusion
  • Disputes
  • Unnecessary stress for renters

None of that improves the rental experience.

What AI Vehicle Scans Actually Do

Our AI scanning system creates a clear, time-stamped visual record of each vehicle’s condition before and after every rental.

This means:

  • Pre-existing damage is documented
  • Normal wear and tear is tracked consistently
  • Condition records are objective and accurate

There’s no guessing and no relying on memory.

How AI Scans Protect Renters

This is the part renters care about most.

AI scans help ensure:

  • You’re not blamed for damage that was already there
  • You don’t need to point out every small mark
  • The vehicle’s condition is recorded fairly and transparently

If something existed before your rental, it’s already documented.

That removes the anxiety from both pickup and return.

Faster Pickups. Simpler Returns.

Because vehicle condition is documented digitally:

  • Pickups are quicker
  • Returns are smoother
  • Disputes are minimized

You don’t need to stand around explaining what happened. The record already exists.

Renting should feel routine — not like a negotiation.

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