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“Terrible Experience”
Written on: 30/07/2020 by Tobindk74 (1 review written)
I do not normally write reviews, however, if it prevents anyone else from using this company it will be worth it. We pre-booked Goldcar at Malaga airport on the 18th July for a week as we could collect the car at the airport. We were issued a ticket & had to wait until our number came up before we could approach the collection desk. There were 25 people ahead of us but priority was given to people who had not pre-booked & were walk ups. We had to wait just over 2 hours before we got to see… Read Full Review
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“Hired a car at Malaga airport. I have 3rd party...”
Written on: 28/07/2020 by 114Burgess (1 review written)
Hired a car at Malaga airport. I have 3rd party insurance so didnt want Goldcar's insurance. I wasnt given an option, the woman behind the desk just charged my card. Only when I realised what she was doing did I ask for a refund. Which she did. She then didnt give me any paperwork, I thought I would get an email. Nothing of course, so nothing to hand back when I returned the car. So got charged. Car return was also awful huge queue and they couldnt cope. Will never ever use Goldcar again. Car… Read Full Review
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“Avoid them”
Written on: 01/07/2020 by armstger (2 reviews written)
Usual story you will find repeated about this awful, immoral company. I booked a car at Faro airport, paid in advance with Holiday Autos so the only transaction I expected on my card was the pre-authorization deposit. It was during the covid 19 lockdown so only 1 person at a time allowed in office, the desk clerk was behind a perspex screen with a little cut out for the card machine and passing keys and rental forms. I presented my voucher, she asked the usual questions and then asked for my… Read Full Review
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“Not reliable company”
Written on: 13/03/2020 by 396Cole (1 review written)
This was not the first time i rented a car with Goldcar in Lisbon. I had had a bad experience with them before and should not have used their services again. I rented a car with them again in February. They charged me 75 euros for the fuel on the policy of reimbursement when returning the car with full tank. After a month and having not been reimbursed I contacted them and was told i had to introduce a claim online. Which i did, although i don’t agree with the principle. Nothing, nada, No… Read Full Review
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“fictitious damage claim”
Written on: 08/03/2020 by PK-M (1 review written)
Goldcar and Interrent seem to be the same company as my contract was with Interrent but it was signed in Goldcar’s office in Malaga airport and it was Goldcar that deducted €270 for fictitious damage (Feb 18, 2020). After making several phone calls which never got answered or only in Spanish I finally came across Goldcar’s facebook page and contacted them via Messenger. Incredibly within 10 minutes they answered as follows: Type a message... Hi! According to our records, the €270 charge… Read Full Review
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“Avoid like the Coronovirus.”
Written on: 01/03/2020 by BRIC (2 reviews written)
My story is so similar to others on this forum that I now believe this routine is part of Goldcar/Europcar/Interrent's business model. This was in Gran Canaria. I returned their car and pointed out certain significant damage that was present when I took the vehicle. I had video and photographic evidence which proved this and the happy, smiling member of staff accepted this and told me that I would get a full refund. You've already guessed haven't you? Despite what laughing boy told me, they… Read Full Review
Pk-M's Response to BRIC's Review
Written on: 08/03/2020
interesting - the same has happened to me, €270 fraudulently deducted for fictitious damage. I wish I could speak Spanish!
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“NEVER USE”
Written on: 05/02/2020 by 107Fallon (1 review written)
The Athens office staff was rejecting my insurance and insisted on buying theirs, for an additional fee. Had no option actually since If I had my credit card used for the guarantee, they could easily hold any amount they like for alleged damages. On top, some of their office staff was rude and aggressive against me and my wife. Never give your hard earned money to these people!… Read Full Review
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“Not a good company”
Written on: 04/02/2020
Rented a car through one of their agents, and bought insurance too. Athens airport staff on my arrival at their office rejected my insurance and threatened me with high damage cost if I did not buy their insurance. Had to buy because I did not to have them damaging my car on purpose and asking for a new car! On top of it, one of their staff members was very aggressive, rude, insulting and thhreatening. Please keep clear… Read Full Review
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“Bad company”
Written on: 30/01/2020 by Bennettvd16 (1 review written)
The company appears cheap, we hired a car through Ryan air for £90 for 8 days - which included full insurance. But when we got to the airport they charged us €230 euros extra, and when asked they directly said that that was a deposit charge which we would get back. However, on returning the car we found out that the charges were extra insurance that they purposely didn't tell us about and that we didn't need as we already picked a full cover option and paid for it prior to arrival in Spain… Read Full Review
Gerardkierans's Comment
Written on: 09/03/2020
I had a similar, almost photocopy, experience with Goldcar Rental in September, 2019. This Company should be delisted by Ryanair as a car rental service provider. I’ve written to the Tourism Regulatory in Malaga with my complaint without any response.
What a dreadful experience not a single redeeming feature of Goldcar Rentals, never, ever again wil I deal with them and I’d advise all fellow renters likewise!
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“Avoid at all cost - ”
Written on: 24/01/2020 by Greg_UK81 (1 review written)
They take deposit and not return in full like other rental companies. You will not even know until you read bank statement ! Save yourself a problem and avoid at all costs ! … Read Full Review
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“Disgraceful Customer Service”
Written on: 11/01/2020 by Owenskt310 (1 review written)
Avoid this company at all costs- their level of customer service is a disgrace. Having hired a car in Spain during November, I was involved in an accident which was totally my fault and I notified Goldcar of the damage sustained upon return of the car at the end of the rental. That stage of the process was fine and the staff in the rental office were polite and helpful- but that is where it goes down hill. I have an annual CDW policy in the UK and therefore did not require GoldCar insurance… Read Full Review
Armstger's Comment
Written on: 12/04/2020
You can order an itemised invoice on their website, you just need your contract number.
Good Luck
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Armstger's Comment
Written on: 12/04/2020
You can order an itemised invoice on their website, you just need your contract number.
Good Luck
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“Just Stay Clear”
Written on: 04/01/2020 by Jimena308 (1 review written)
My experience on arrival at the Gran Canaria Airport Office was a bad start and it was no surprise that thing went from bad to worse. Miserable staff who couldn't look you in the eye. The car was parked 10 minutes walk away. The car had in excess 12 marked damage. There was nobody available to check the car out. YOU MUST TAKE PHOTOS of the car whoever you hire with.On returning with the car there was nobody to check the car in. Another 20 minutes walk with luggage to and from the airport office… Read Full Review
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“AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!!!”
Written on: 04/12/2019 by 363Bond (1 review written)
The staff on the front desk blatantly told me I would not get the 22% tax back on the €1600 deposit as I was paying by debit card. I questioned this but the representative was insistent. Basically it was a sales tactic to get me to buy further insurance with them as it meant I wouldn't then have to pay a deposit. I already had insurance in place so only needed to put down a deposit. Had I not been deceived at the front desk I would have saved the additional £250 they charged me. Don't… Read Full Review
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“They didn't have a car for us”
Written on: 03/12/2019 by Nickxxx (1 review written)
We arrived at the correct time to collect our car, the large tattooed man behind the desk couldn't find our booking and tried to rent us a car for over 10 times the sum we had already paid one for. They were most unhelpful then we were then asked to leave. We had to get a taxi (over €100) after we reached our destination we were told they had found the car and if we didn't return they would "fine" us €50 for a no show. Very poor, leaving us without a vehicle due to their administrative… Read Full Review
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“The worst car rental company I've ever experienced”
Written on: 17/11/2019 by dhachey (1 review written)
This company specializes in hitting you with huge additional fees when you show up to get your car, and if you don't pay they won't give you the car. On our last trip to Spain (Barcelona Airport) we rented from a company called 'Interent' and were horrified to find that it was a front for Goldcar. Well, true to form they hit was with an additional 167 euro fee for the car or they wouldn't give us the car, and that was on top of the original fee we paid of about 80 euros when we booked the car… Read Full Review
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“Faro October 2019”
Written on: 07/11/2019 by Kenclarke33 (1 review written)
Appalling service, left waiting for 30 minutes in car park for someone to check my car before hire, this was after spending 15 minutes booking in to hire the car. I checked it over myself to find both front tyres completely bald, dangerous and illegal. Reluctantly they changed my car. Unfortunately I got a Peugeot whereas I had booked a Nissan. Upon returning my car, another 15 minute for someone to look over the car despite me being the only customer there, plenty of staff members in groups… Read Full Review
Armstger's Response to Kenclarke33's Review
Written on: 12/04/2020
The comments about Customer service at Faro totally ring true to my experience in March 2020. I was told her colleague would check the car in the yard but despite 4/5 people laughing, smoking and joking outside none were forthcoming for inspection and very dismissive when asked.
You need to check what you are paying for when you hand over your CC, I was told it was just the deposit but in fact it had hidden charges inside.
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“Lanzarote car hire”
Written on: 06/11/2019 by Alexandjune (1 review written)
Car was booked and pre-paid with maximum insurance cover, on line. At the airport charges were made which they claimed was a deposit held for fuel, and if the car was returned with a full tank it would be refunded The company charged my credit card and I have now discovered that the “deposit” included a duplicate charge for the hire plus extra insurance which I am trying to recover. The credit card -Tesco MasterCard - say there is nothing I can do because it was a chip and pin transaction… Read Full Review
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“tips to dealing with them”
Written on: 06/11/2019 by AddysonHall211 (1 review written)
During my holiday in Majorca Spain October 2019 I hired a car from GoldCar for a week. There are lot of scared review online. In my opinion their quoted price is almost cheapest, but their staff in the front desk can makeup or push anything they want without following fair commercial practice. So be expect this and you need to be STRONG to insist them to follow your hire agreement. I would like to share my experience about dealing with them. I hope this help anyone who is planning hire a car… Read Full Review
Armstger's Comment
Written on: 12/04/2020
This all sounds good advice but it would be infinitely simpler and less hassle just to avoid at all costs. Also the piece about pending transaction with credit company I am not sure that would be correct if it is a Chip and Pin transaction.
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“RUN AWAY”
Written on: 31/10/2019 by phil.paquet (1 review written)
Lowest price available. Will charge you damage that dont exist and will tell you to solve the issue using their website... This is the end of their issues and you will be billed in my case 700 euros on the bill. And 820 on my credit card...their answer to this is to claim you credit card insurance. Customer service email is automated stay away from this tourist trap… Read Full Review
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“They advertise cheap prices but as most other...”
Written on: 25/10/2019 by Adkinshr32 (1 review written)
They advertise cheap prices but as most other reviewers stated, they charge you for all kinds of extras you can't refuse, including refueling, when we filled up the car before getting to the airport. Also, they charged us for a GPS that didn't even work and even though we went back to the airport counter to tell them, they acted like they were giving us another GPS system, which also didn't work. Plus they charge a lot for extra mileage. Do NOT rent from them. They are NOT cheap in the end… Read Full Review
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Jameswoodard's Response to BRIC's Review
Written on: 03/03/2020
They are obliged to give you a consumer form to fill in for cases of malpractice, overcharging, rudeness or bad service. If they refuse to give you a 'Hoja de Reclamaciones' (pronounced Oka day reklamtheeones) call the local police, who will arrive and insist on pain of prosecution. Your 'Hoja' will be dealt with sympathetically and you will likely get an apology and refund.
I was treated very badly by them, laughed at, told that the faulty handbrake did not matter, would not sign to that effect until they realised that I was speaking Spanish and mentioned the 'Hojas' You may be able to do this from outside Spain and in English... not sure Nil Iligiti Carborundum . JamesOneATMercuryinDOTes