As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for Labor Day weekend, some rental car companies are deploying artificial intelligence scanners to look for damage — and it may lead to more consumers getting dinged.

The new technology that spots damage to rental vehicles has sparked concerns among lawmakers after some customers complained about surprise repair costs and added fees.

Adam Foley and his wife said they rented a car from Hertz during a family trip to Atlanta this summer. When they returned home to San Antonio, Foley said he started getting automated messages from the rental company. The messages claimed damages were found on the rental vehicle, saying he owed $80 for two small dents and another $190 for a processing fee.

"So a total of $350 for pretty negligible events

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