I was informed that the assigned car had some scratches on the front and back, but the rental company said they were aware of it and it was fine. I found the vehicle acceptable. No staff accompanied me for the vehicle inspection during pickup, so I checked the car myself and recorded a video. However, the scratch on the front windshield, which was difficult for users to notice and not visible in the video, was not pointed out or detected during pickup. I noticed the scratch after leaving the lot on the same day but didn't pay much attention because it was small. During drop-off, the inspector immediately pointed it out and demanded compensation for the front windshield, stating that any damages discovered after leaving the lot could not be used as proof of non-responsibility. I was asked to pay €85 on the spot, and I had no choice but to comply. However, I later received an email claiming that €85 wasn't enough and that an additional €800+ was required. Choose carefully! This Alamo, National, and Enterprise branch in Paris appear to be operated as a single entity.
The rental service quality is excellent, no upselling. Since the small car we booked was unavailable, they upgraded us for free. The car was in good condition, full tank on pickup and return, quick drop-off process, and deposit was refunded immediately.
Renting a car in Europe is not as convenient as in the US. Most people drive small cars like Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat, which have very small trunks and narrow seats. Considering I had 2-3 large pieces of luggage, I rented a Citroen station wagon, but they gave me a Ford station wagon with over 70,000 kilometers on it. I refused, then they offered me a Fiat with 25,000 kilometers. I insisted on a car with no more than 2,000 kilometers. They said they had none, and told me to just find any car in the parking lot and drive it. Eventually, they brought in a Ford station wagon with 500 kilometers, which uses diesel. Fuel cost was about 1.5 euros per liter, and I spent 130 euros on fuel for the 1200 kilometers. The car was thoroughly inspected upon return, and they held a deposit for several weeks before returning it. They also made me buy additional insurance at 29 euros per day on top of the basic insurance.
Other than the difficulty in finding the counter, everything else was quite satisfactory. The car was new and communication was smooth. It would be helpful if QEEQ could inform in advance about the counter-sharing company to avoid inconvenience.
About QEEQ:10.0/10
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