Wanted a Corolla but got an MG3 instead, which they said was of the same class. Personally felt it was smaller, making it difficult to pack luggage. The car was relatively new with just over 17,000 km on it. Drove 1400 km in 4 days. The engine was a bit weak, especially on hills. Otherwise, the experience was quite pleasant.

When I picked up the car, there was only half a tank of fuel. The staff told me to return it with the same amount. When I returned it, there was even more than half a tank, and the staff said it was fine. However, they later charged me $110 for not refilling the tank completely! I sent multiple emails to the rental company and they only replied that they would handle it, but it's been almost 10 days with no update! I have to keep sending emails; the service is terrible.

The staff weren't very friendly, unlike those we met on the Gold Coast (also with East Coast Rentals). They persistently tried to upsell insurance despite us telling them multiple times that we had already purchased supplementary coverage.

The Melbourne city branch closes at 5 PM, and they won't accept returns even a few minutes late. You have to return the car the next morning, and they charge an extra half-day rental fee.

The car was in excellent condition and the price was affordable. They even helped extend the rental period. The rental and return process was very simple. Extremely satisfied.