Thrifty, Sydney Airport Car Rental

Address
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Sydney Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

48 ROSS SMITH AVE

Telephone

+61136139 / +1300367227

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Sydney Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Sydney Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

International Terminal – The counter is at T1 Arrivals level. Domestic Terminal - From Thursday 1 December 2022, due to unforeseen and urgent works at Sydney Airport (Domestic T2 and T3) all Domestic car rental companies’ vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs, including Thrifty, will take place on Ross Smith Avenue in the South-East Sector. Travellers arrive at T2/T3, please proceed out of the terminal and take the shuttle bus to Ross smith Avenue to pick up. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QiBC7F5eTwwpyjwk9

Drop-off Instructions

International Terminal – Enter the airport from Arrival CT, pay attention to the Car Rental signs to the Car rental car park. Domestic Terminal - From Thursday 1 December 2022, due to unforeseen and urgent works at Sydney Airport (Domestic T2 and T3) all Domestic car rental companies’ vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs, including Thrifty, will take place on Ross Smith Avenue in the South-East Sector. After returning take the free shuttle back to the terminal. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QiBC7F5eTwwpyjwk9

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 43.985931 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island

Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Mercedes A-class,Ford Focus Hybrid,Fiat Tipo Hb,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Seat Arona,Q4 6 Pallet Gates Dropsides,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ford Fiesta,Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,Renault Clio,Peugeot 208,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Volvo Xc60,Van W Lift,Renault Master,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Romeo Stelvio Winter,Audi Q7,T6 14 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,K6 22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Benz V Class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A-class,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Tipo Hb,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Q4 6 Pallet Gates Dropsides,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for T6 14 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 6001 for K6 22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Group G,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai I30,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD 0 for Toyota Avensis,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A-class,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Tipo Hb,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Q4 6 Pallet Gates Dropsides,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for T6 14 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 6001 for K6 22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Group G,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai I30,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD 0 for Toyota Avensis,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 0 for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A-class,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Tipo Hb,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Q4 6 Pallet Gates Dropsides,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for T6 14 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 6001 for K6 22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Group G,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai I30,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD 0 for Toyota Avensis,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Sydney International Airport

Hotels

0.8 mi from Captain Cook Hotel

1.4 mi from Sir Joseph Banks Hotel

1.5 mi from EAST CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE BOTANY

Other Landmarks

5.3 mi from Sydney Tower Eye

6.3 mi from Sydney Opera House

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -33.944132 151.182659

Location Images

Thrifty-Sydney Airport-34536-pickup_guide

Pickup Sign

The Rental Desk

The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.5 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 2.9
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.7
Spaciousness: 2.7
Counter staff: 2.7
Pick-up location: 2.7
Drop-off location: 2.7
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Sahai
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
The car and experience from customer service was amazing!
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J.Belohlavek
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
I was given amazing upgrade to Pick up truck, the staff member made our day.
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J.Patel
Sydney
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
I was travelling from India with 2 old age people and 1 infant and I booked car to pick up from Sydney airport and drop off at Canberra. Actually I have booking through qeeq website and when I booked at that time I don't have any physical card or neither anything mentioned about it on website. So when I went to Sydney airport to collect the car the staff member told me he need physical bank card according to their policy . I explained my whole scenario but he didn't convinced. One of my friend with me who having licence and bank card with him but still the staff member has denied to tranfer that booking on his name. He told me to rebooking again which is cost me additional huge amounts. So finally I have to called my friend to get my bank card from Canberra and delivered to sydney airport. When my friend came with the card they don't have any car available and they arranged from domestic airport after wasting another 1 hour. So totally I have wasted a lot of time and money. I don't understand that if I have my licence with me, then what is the meaning of physical card and I told them i will pay through tap on by using the same account. And If physical card is that much important then why they allow to book through website? In some case I think they should also have to understand. They can transfer the car on my friends name but for some extra money they didn't. I will never use this services again.
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Harry Dorothy
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Excellent service
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Elva Nathaniei
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Very satisfied.
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Nelson Jerry
Sydney
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Guides hidden charges with additional fees and miscellaneous expenses.
The rental company precharges for tolls, management fees, and other expenses. If you book a car for 18:00, you must pick it up after 18:00; otherwise, they will charge a penalty for early pickup.
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Frank Milton
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Highly satisfied
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Willie Haggai
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Not bad.
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Lambert Southey
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Very convenient
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Lydia Scott
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Quick and convenient, will use again.
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S.Gazilas
Sydney
5 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Car was poor in cleanliness and rough on the outside. This car needed a panel beater to fix the outside appearance.
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