I wish that I could give a negative score. Lady on the phone was great, when I set the hire up and easy pick-up from Europcar in Sighthill, Edinburgh. This was a small van, just for a few trips to the tip. I ensured that tank was full and no damage, at drop off. Didn't even think of checking mileage - I filled the tank up just before handover - a total cost of £6.69, for the 2 days. I phoned a couple of days after drop off, to confirm that all was OK and was told yes. 2 weeks later, I notice that PIXO has withdrawn £40.63, using my card details, with no notification or permission. I sent an email of complaint, warning that I would take legal action, if necessary - no response. I left 3 voicemails, over several days - with no response. Finally, a very nice lady answers and said that she had been on holiday and that no-one had passed any messages on. She investigated and said that Europcar had taken mileage readings at the beginning and end of the rental and had told PIXO that I had exceeded the mileage allowance - their total was 600 miles. Astonishing really, since we only used 1.767 gallons of fuel and we only used the van to clear some garden and household rubbish, to Sighthill tip.
I am disputing this and I will be willing to go to Court, and there will be 3 of us willing to give evidence, as well as 2 written statements. I have been in touch with Trading Standards, for advice and the guy immediately picked up on the fact that the withdrawal was made with no notification and he has reported this as an 'unfair Business Practice'. I will ensure that my evidence includes the fact that I received no reply to my original email or phone calls. I am now in the process of sending a Recorded Delivery letter, stating my case and a deadline for this to be resolved and my money refunded, otherwise I will proceed to the Small Claims Court. read more