The flight arrived early but the rental company wasn't there to pick us up. We waited for over 10 minutes before they showed up. They promised us a particular car, but then gave us a very old one with scratches all over, a broken rearview mirror, and a malfunctioning gas pedal. The only positive thing was that they didn't inspect the car much when we returned it and gave us the deposit back quickly.
The rented car was extremely dirty, had scratches everywhere, and had no fuel. The fuel light was constantly blinking, making me very worried that I wouldn't reach a gas station in time. Given the dirty condition of the car, my concerns, and my unfamiliarity with the local area, I accidentally broke the rearview mirror glass of a motorcycle just after leaving the airport. I immediately informed the car rental company, and they responded that I would need to pay either 600 or 1000 RMB. I expressed my preference to repair it myself since the replacement cost for a similar car in China is only around 300 RMB (200 MYR), but they insisted that they had to handle it. After multiple conversations, they agreed that I only needed to return the car in good condition. I spent a day going to a repair shop, which cost me 350 MYR. When returning the car, it still had a third of a tank of fuel. It would be helpful if the rental cars were fully fueled at the start, as finding a gas station in an unfamiliar place is not an easy task for a lone traveler!
“Poor experience. Felt I was mis sold the car hire and was then blackmailed into ‘upgrading’”
About EPTA:5.3/10
Very rude and unprofessional staff. One of the staff members was almost threatening and I was about to call the police. Vehicle in shabby condition damaged and dented exterior and shabby interior. AC hardly working despite engine running for 35 min. I was blackmailed into accepting an ‘upgrade’ to a vehicle of exactly the same spec but newer and with a working AC but was charged extra in cash. Second driver not added as per booking.
At the last hour, we were told that the car, Innova was not avail instead we were being offered with Avanza (paid for Innova). Fuel was not full. Told us they will deliver the Innova on the following day which we had to follow up. Innova was sent to our hotel but the car was definitely not to the expectation. Very poorly maintained. Fuel was empty and we had to fill up ourselves just like the Avanza. The car key and remote was simply unbelievable (pls refer photo)
Like: Car brought to airport and picked up, no problems, would recommend Dislike: Nothing
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