Hertz rented a BMW 3 Series in Germany. If the car hits a wall while reversing, do I need to call the police and inform the rental company immediately ?

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It depends on what kind of insurance you bought. If you have comprehensive insurance, there's no need to worry.

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Look at the contract. My contract is with a German enterprise and it says to call the police.

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