Wasted over $700

When I arrived, a staff member tried to push a $570 full insurance plan, which I declined. Then, they said that apart from a $3400 deposit, there would be an additional $268 bank fee, allegedly a fee imposed by the bank for handling the deposit. They mentioned that if any problems arise with the rental car and I haven't purchased full insurance, the repair costs would be deducted from the deposit, and each deduction would incur an additional $268 fee. After hearing this, I immediately called QEEQ customer service. The first two times I called, they insisted that the fee couldn't be waived and that I should pay it upfront and seek reimbursement after returning the car. The third time, they said QEEQ would reimburse me after I return the car. By the fourth call, I pointed out that this charge wasn't in the contract and refused to rent the car. An hour later, they said the fee would be waived and that I could return to pay the deposit and take the car. But would I trust such a blatantly dishonest company? From 8 AM to 3 PM, I argued this issue. The $268 fee might have been waived, but now I'd be worried that they'd find more ways to scam me out of the $3400 deposit. Imagining that, I decided not to rent from them. So, I told QEEQ customer service that I wouldn't rent from them due to these reasons. Of course, they didn't refund the over $700 I already paid. Charging me $570 for insurance and adding absurd $268 per-transaction fees on a $700 rental for 21 days? Clearly a scam. In conclusion: Apollo RV company is a scam from top to bottom. $700 lost is better than losing $3400. Avoid them at all costs.