The service attitude was okay, and the wait time was only a few minutes. However, the staff informed me that there were no Audi A3s available and gave me a GM SUV instead, which they considered an upgrade due to its larger size. I was not happy about this because smaller cars are more suitable for the narrow, winding, and steep roads of the Dolomites. A larger car would only make driving more cumbersome.
I was not satisfied with the car upgrade and the refusal to note the existing damage on the rental form, although everything else was fine.
The service attitude was okay, and the queue time was just a few minutes. However, the staff informed me that there was no Audi A3 available and replaced it with a GM SUV. Although it seemed like an upgrade on the surface, I wasn't happy. I mainly rented the car for driving in the Dolomites, where smaller cars are better suited for narrow and winding roads. A larger car only made my driving more difficult.
Additionally, I was dissatisfied that they replaced my rental with a larger car and refused to note the existing damages on the car rental contract form. Otherwise, everything was fine.
The car provided did not match the one I booked; I received an extremely damaged old vehicle. They claimed all cars were like that and had no Smart available. The staff had a terrible attitude, especially after learning I refused to purchase any insurance. They ignored my request for help with my 30 kg suitcase, and one of the female staff members complained of back pain. Ultimately, a passerby helped me with my luggage. The car was very old, had no USB port, and the central console screen was almost unreadable, so I had to use my phone for navigation. For pickup, they had to collect me from the airport, but communication was difficult in English until a local helped translate. I had to wait outside the airport for them, which was 5 km away. They charged €50 for dropping off the car at the airport, whereas my nearby hotel owner charged €30 for the ride. Overall, my 7-day rental cost me over €20 additionally, and the taxi to the airport cost me €30 for 5 km. They also charged me over €800 without explanation; I have notified the bank for investigation and they advised me to report to the police if necessary. Be careful when dealing with this company or any car rental in Italy, as even gas stations can be tricky.
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