No way! I think things like this happen a lot more than people realize. It seemed like such a scam when we got the ticket. It didn't look official at all.
Hey guys, I recently found your channel and really enjoy what you guys are about - Thanks! I am a N. American and in 2008 rented a car in London and got the same type of late, post return, charge notice for some type of damage after I returned home. It cost me $300. I still have a bitter taste regarding the UK as a result. However, I love Europe and not wanting this to happen again, I did some investigating in for my 2017 trip and discovered there were two (at the time) long term European car rental programs through the car manufacturers. I forgot the name of the other one, but I did a 6-week rental with Renault and was very pleased and would like to do it again someday. The cars are BRAND NEW and the car insurance is included. I flew into Frankfurt Germany, and they picked me up and dropped me back off at the airport when I returned the car. When I returned the car, I inquired about doing a final walk around check, just to cover all bases having had the UK experience, and they said it does not matter as insurance is covered in the contract. Beside special offer emails (which I subscribed to) I never heard from them again. I forget but I think they define long term as over 15 days. Perhaps this may be an option for you if you guys do long term rentals. I have no affiliation with anyone and just want to share what I know. Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us! And getting an automatic was not an issue! And they have pick up location all over Europe and you can drive anywhere in Europe. I forget but I believe by renting the new car once, the manufacturer is able to take advantage of a legal loophole and sell the close to new car quickly because the European buyer gets a break on VAT.
Thanks for that information. WE will definitely look into that for our next trip. We want to spend a month or two in Europe next summer, so that would be a great option. We appreciate the information and we appreciate you watching!
@@ThePlanetD I am glad to offer some info that you may find useful. From my first experience, I wanted to remember to get clarification on pickup (and drop off) at the airport. The literature was not too clear at the time, and I was a little confused. The car pick-up location was about a 40-minute drive from the airport. It was not a car rental place and not a dealership either. But it was legitimate. Also, get clarification on how tolls will be handled for the toll roads. If this turns out to be a good option for you guys, it may be a good vlog subject. Have fun on your next trip and I look forward to your videos!
