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title: "“There is no point in taking photographs of a rental car before driving away.”"
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published_at: "2026-08-18T17:30:05+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-08-07T17:20:50+00:00"
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excerpt: "Under the law, this statement is a MYTH. Taking photographs of the vehicle before leaving the rental company can be essential to show that certain damage was already present when the car was collected and to avoid being held responsible..."
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In its Myth or Fact? series, Caiado Guerreiro addresses legal questions that are particularly relevant during the holiday and travel season.

[Articles](https://www.caiadoguerreiro.com/en/artigos/)
 18/08/2026

Under the law, this statement is a **MYTH**.

Taking photographs of the vehicle before leaving the rental company can be essential to show that certain damage was already present when the car was collected and to avoid being held responsible for it later.

**What does Caiado Guerreiro recommend?**

Before starting your journey, take photographs documenting the condition of the vehicle.  
A couple of minutes may help you avoid significant costs later on.

The content of this information does not constitute any specific legal advice; the latter can only be given when faced with a specific case. Please contact us for any further clarification or information deemed necessary in what concerns the application of the law.

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