What must Sicily by Car prove before charging me for damage?

that the damage exists: dated photos taken at return; that it was not there at pickup: the pickup condition report and photos; that it was found at return, ideally in an inspection you could attend; what it actually cost: a repair invoice or an itemised quote; the contract clause relied on, within the excess or deposit you agreed. In Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Malta the general rule is that the party claiming payment proves the facts. Pre-written clauses that shift that burden onto the consumer may be unfair (Directive 93/13/EEC).

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Sicily by Car charged you for damage or fuel? What Sicily by Car must prove

If Sicily by Car has charged your card after a rental (for damage, fuel, an admin fee or extras), you can ask for the evidence before you accept it. This page lists published facts about Sicily by Car and the routes open to you. It is not a review and says nothing about any individual case.

Who you contracted with

Sicily by Car S.p.A. (Italy) (Source: www.sicilybycar.it)

The company named on your rental agreement is the one you contracted with; it can differ by country and for franchised stations.

Official complaint channel

https://www.sicilybycar.it/en/contacts

Contact form with a 'Complaints' option.

ECRCS: free conciliation

Sicily by Car is not on the ECRCS participant list (checked 2026-11-14), so ECRCS cannot take complaints about it. Use the firm's complaint process, the local complaint book where there is one, your European Consumer Centre and, if you choose, your card issuer.

Public regulator decisions

2025-08: Italy's AGCM fined Sicily by Car €8 million over a clause charging a €50 + VAT fee per traffic-fine, toll or parking notice. The company paid while awaiting the administrative court (TAR) ruling on its appeal (reported March 2026). (Source)

What a rental firm must prove for a damage charge

that the damage exists: dated photos taken at return
that it was not there at pickup: the pickup condition report and photos
that it was found at return, ideally in an inspection you could attend
what it actually cost: a repair invoice or an itemised quote
the contract clause relied on, within the excess or deposit you agreed

In Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Malta the general rule is that the party claiming payment proves the facts. Pre-written clauses that shift that burden onto the consumer may be unfair (Directive 93/13/EEC).

Your steps

Ask the firm in writing for the evidence (condition reports, dated photos, repair invoice, fee calculations) and give it 14 days.
In Spain or Portugal you can also use the complaint book (Hoja de Reclamaciones / Livro de Reclamações).
If you live in another EU country, your European Consumer Centre helps for free.
Card payments: your card issuer has its own dispute process and decides on it. We give general information only.

Upload your agreement, invoice or card statement and see what the firm must prove, your red flags and which routes apply.

Run the free check

Renting soon? Use our free pickup photo mode.

Checked 2026-11-14. Facts with sources; corrections welcome at [email protected].