There was a story I read online where a renter found that the Tesla they got from Turo had a really strong smell inside, like someone had been smoking in it. Despite reporting it immediately, Turo didn't seem to take it seriously and didn't offer any real solutions. The renter had to endure the smell throughout the rental period, which was really unpleasant.
The horror could be related to security. If the previous renter somehow managed to keep a key or some access method, they could potentially steal the car back when it's rented out again. Also, there could be issues with the Tesla's software being hacked while on rent, which could lead to all sorts of chaos like the doors unlocking randomly or the car being remotely controlled by malicious actors.
I once rented a car through Turo. When I picked it up, it looked fine at first. But during the drive, the brakes started making really strange noises. I was so scared that I might not be able to stop in time. I immediately contacted the owner, but they were unresponsive. I had to carefully drive to the nearest mechanic and ended up spending my own money to get it fixed. It was a nightmare.
In some Turo horror stories, renters have reported that the GPS in the car led them to really strange and desolate places. For example, one person was led to an abandoned industrial area at night. The area was dark and there were no signs of life. They were so scared that they quickly turned around and tried to find their way back, but the GPS seemed to be malfunctioning and kept trying to lead them back to that spooky place.
One of the most frightening Turo horror stories is about a renter who found a hidden camera in the car. They didn't notice it at first, but when they did, they felt so violated. They had no idea how long it had been there or who was watching them during their drives.
One common horror story is getting a dirty and unhygienic car. People expect a clean vehicle when they rent, but sometimes the cars on Turo are full of trash or have a bad smell. Another is dealing with unresponsive owners. If there are problems during the rental, it can be a nightmare if the owner doesn't answer calls or messages.
Tesla was founded by Elon Musk and others. It aimed to revolutionize the automotive industry by focusing on electric vehicles. Tesla started with the Roadster, which showed that electric cars could be both high - performance and stylish. Then came models like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. Tesla has also been a pioneer in battery technology and autonomous driving features. It has built a network of Superchargers to make long - distance travel in electric cars more feasible.
I once had an Airbnb where the heating didn't work during a really cold winter. It was freezing inside the place. I contacted the host, but they were unresponsive. I had to buy extra blankets and heaters just to get through the night. It was a horrible experience.
Once, a friend had a dermaplaning session. The esthetician pushed too hard during the process. As a result, her skin was not only red and irritated immediately after, but in the following days, it started to peel in an abnormal way. It was so bad that she had to stay at home for a few days until the skin started to heal. The whole experience was really a horror story for her as she expected a smooth and glowing skin instead of this mess.
One horror story I heard was about a family. The mother got Covid - 19 and was very ill. She had to be isolated from her children, who were too young to understand why mommy was suddenly gone from their daily lives. They would cry at the door of the room she was in. It was heart - breaking to see the family torn apart by this virus.
I once read a '2 horror story' where a couple moved into an old house. At night, they heard strange scratching noises from the attic. Every time they went to check, there was nothing there. But the noises continued and grew louder. Eventually, they found out that a wild animal had made a nest in the attic.