Belgrade-Montenegro-Croatia-Bosnia

When we arrived at the airport, the staff informed us that the V class vehicle we reserved was under repair. They gave us a Vito to use temporarily and said we could switch vehicles the next afternoon. We agreed but received no email or phone call the next day, so we went to the airport ourselves to inquire. After waiting half an hour, we were told there was no progress and to call back after 8 PM. We called in the evening, and they told us to call again at 8:30 AM the next day. In the morning, they said the car might be ready, but we needed to leave for another city. When we returned to the airport at 10 AM, they told us the car was still not ready. We asked to keep the current car and discuss any price difference later, but they refused as the car was reserved for someone else. This issue delayed us for over an hour. The female staff member was very rude and did not provide any solution, saying her responsibility was just to rent cars and that she had no information about our vehicle. She gave us a reservation center number, which was also unhelpful. The staff's attitude was discriminatory, treating us differently from white customers, and their problem-solving efficiency was zero. After almost three hours, they finally allowed us to take the Vito, but our entire morning was wasted, causing delays in our schedule. The staff showed no remorse. I was very angry and argued with her, but she claimed it wasn't her problem, reiterating that she only handled rentals. We took photos and recorded the entire interaction, then sent a complaint email to Europcar. The reply offered a waiver of the cross-border fee and a full tank of gas. However, when returning the car, the staff blamed us for pre-existing damage without providing before-and-after photos, seemingly trying to offset the fuel compensation. Since we were originally told this car was only for one day's use, we didn't rigorously check or photograph it for evidence. I strongly advise everyone to thoroughly inspect and document cars rented from Europcar. Their return process is very slow and cumbersome, so make sure you allow extra time. It's best to avoid Europcar if possible, as they waste time and cause frustration.