Car was dented. Do I need to file an insurance claim to get a new one ?

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I'm fully insured, but I didn't drive. If your car gets dented, you need to call the police, wait for the police to come and see the scene, then ask the police for the case number and police ID, name. Then call the rental company and tell them what happened and give them all this information. Then tell them where you want to go to change the car, and that's it. Your passport and wallet must be carried with you.

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