Question 1

What is the "Rental campervan damage disputes" scam in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Some smaller rental operators charge returning customers for pre-existing scratches or inflate cleaning and insurance-excess fees, and disputes are hard to win once you have left the country. Photograph and video the vehicle inside and out at pickup and return, and skip the depot's overpriced excess waiver in favour of third-party excess insurance.

Question 2

What is the "Unlicensed adventure operators" scam in Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Cut-price jet-boat, glacier, or backcountry transport operators that lack the required adventure-activity safety certification or proper insurance, putting both your safety and any injury claim at risk. Book operators with WorkSafe NZ adventure-activity certification and confirm they are insured.

Tour & Activity Scams in Christchurch

Rental campervan damage disputes

Unlicensed adventure operators

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