The scratch that is suddenly new
At pickup the scratch on the door was already there. At return it is said to be yours. With a dated photo from the inspection, the question is settled in seconds.
Offline · One-time purchase
No account needed
24 EU languages
At drop-off, suddenly charged for a scratch that was already there?
Every bit of damage.
Documented as proof.
With a rental car, what counts is what you can prove. RentalSafe builds your inspection on your phone: every existing bit of damage with a photo and timestamp, plus fuel, mileage and its position on the car. Everything stays offline on your device.
Android only · Install once, use for good
What you capture with RentalSafe
Damage with photo & timestamp
Every entry with a picture, automatic date and time. A full walk-around so no scratch is missed.
Position on the car
Scratches, dents, stone chips and alloy damage logged with their exact spot on the car — before and after your trip.
Fuel & mileage
Prove fuel level and mileage with a photo so there is no dispute at return.
PDF report to share
A professional PDF report with all photos and damage for the rental company or your insurer (Premium, one-time purchase).
Why you should document the rental car yourself
You pick up a rental car and notice scratches, dents or stone chips that were already there. At return, they are suddenly said to be new, and the company wants to keep the excess. Without dated photos the burden of proof is on you — and it can cost hundreds. That is exactly what RentalSafe is for: your inspection that records the condition while you can still see it.
You capture every existing bit of damage with a photo and its position on the car, each with an automatic timestamp. You also record fuel level and mileage. You do the same walk-around at pickup and return so, in a dispute, you can show exactly what was there before and after.
All entries stay solely on your device. No account, no server, no cloud, no sharing. RentalSafe documents the condition and, on request, turns it into a PDF report for the rental company; the app is not a substitute for legal advice.
Three situations rental drivers know
The fuel that was allegedly empty
Without a photo of the fuel level at pickup, you argue later about refuelling. With a photo and timestamp, the level is clearly documented.
The excess they want to keep
The company wants to charge the excess for damage that existed before. Your complete inspection with photos shows the condition at pickup.
All three situations share the same pattern: without your own documentation, every bit of damage stays disputable. With a complete rental car inspection, the condition of the car stays verifiable when it comes to the excess.
Frequently asked questions about the rental car inspection
Do I need my own inspection for a rental car?
Your own record with dated photos is the best protection against unjustified deductions from the excess. It documents the condition of the car at pickup and return in a verifiable way.
Does RentalSafe work without internet?
Yes, the app works 100% offline. All entries stay solely on your device. No account, no registration, no cloud, no data sharing.
Can I share the report as a PDF?
Yes. At the tap of a button you create a PDF report with all photos, damage, fuel and mileage and share it by email with the rental company or your insurer (one-time in-app purchase).
Which vehicles is RentalSafe for?
For any rental car, hire car, car share or courtesy car. You do the same walk-around at pickup and return.
Which languages does RentalSafe support?
RentalSafe is available in 24 EU languages and adapts automatically to your device language.