It's important to act quickly if Sixt has charged you for damage you don't think you caused.
First, get together all the important papers, like the damage report, your rental agreement, and any pictures or videos you took before and after the rental time.
Next, officially challenge the charge by calling Sixt's Damage Department. You can call them at +1 (888) 749-8555 in the United States. The number to call in the UK is +44 (0) 1246 506264.
You can also send an email to [email protected]. Give all the proof you've gathered and a full account of why you think the charge is wrong.
If the problem is still not fixed, you can take your case to the next level by filing a complaint on Xolvie.
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