Queenstown - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch

I recently rented a car with Arentals and received an upgrade to a Toyota Rav4, which was a nice surprise. The car was smooth and enjoyable to drive, and I didn’t experience any mechanical issues. There were a few noticeable scratches on the exterior, and the windshield wipers seemed like they needed a bit of maintenance, but otherwise, the car was in good shape. Unfortunately, my experience with the incident handling process was less positive. I reported a minor incident that I estimated should cost around $200 to resolve, yet Arentals blocked $2500 on my credit card. This felt excessive. Additionally, the claims process seems quite lengthy—they informed me it could take 2-3 weeks to complete, and they would only send me an invoice at the end. I think a faster, more transparent claims process would really enhance the customer experience. Overall, I enjoyed the car but was disappointed by the high hold and extended claim process