Trip to Southern France

The overall experience was straightforward with no unnecessary hassle. The car was new and the driving experience was excellent. However, when I rented the electric vehicle, I specifically asked if there were any special requirements regarding charging, and the staff said there weren't. Upon returning the car, the inspection staff suddenly told me I needed to charge the battery to over 80%, resulting in a charge of more than 20 euros. This was a negative experience.

Very good

Basically satisfied

The model provided at pickup was smaller than the original reservation, causing our luggage not to fit. After explaining the situation to them, we were told that we either take the smaller car, cancel the order, or pay extra for an upgrade. We spent 2 hours trying to resolve the issue with the rental company’s customer service but were not satisfied with the outcome. Since we couldn't afford to waste more time, we opted to pay extra for the upgrade.

Avis in France is really terrible. The car I rented had no maintenance at all. After just two days, the brake pads had issues, grinding down to the metal discs. It was terrifying. I went to a nearby branch in a different city to see what could be done. They offered to replace the car, but only had manual transmission vehicles, which I couldn't drive. They then directed me to another location. I nervously drove the car with the faulty brakes to the next branch, where the staff didn't believe me at first. After a brief test drive, they agreed to switch the car. I asked if we needed a new contract, and they said they would email it to me. At the end of the rental period, I returned the car with a full tank and no damage. The staff said there were no issues and that the invoice would be emailed to me. After returning home, I found a charge of over 100 euros on my credit card. I never received the invoice, and only found out through the rental portal that the charge was for not returning the car with a full tank. I find this disgusting. When I appealed, they asked for evidence that the car had issues. How am I supposed to provide evidence of faulty brake pads? The car was replaced and the staff tested it. Shouldn't that be enough proof? Do they expect me to fill the tank before risking my life driving to an unfamiliar branch? Who compensates me for my time and fuel spent searching for a branch?