I was given a car with only 1/4 tank of petrol instead of half. I went back the next day to complain and was given the remaining petrol.
Europcar Guernsey
Europcar Guernsey
13 years ago
Thank you for responding to our customer service survey. All vehicles should be supplied with half a tank of fuel as stated. We apologise for this oversight on our behalf and I glad my team rectified this for you the following day. We look forward to being of service to you again in the near future.
Guy Plante
Managing Director
Europcar - Channel Islands
I have nothing but praise for your Airport Staff. I unfortunately originally booked the car for the wrong date, which was not realised until i reached the desk. Their patience and charm in "sorting...
When we collected the car from Guernsey Airport, it was supposedly half full of petrol, but based on the amount of fuel we had to "replace" it was patently well short of this amount. I calculated at...
Overall very good service however we were not happy with the charge for petrol. £19 for a 3 day rental in a fuel efficient car on Guernsey where distances are small and max speed limit is 35 seemed...
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Europcar Guernsey
Europcar Guernsey
13 years ago
Thank you for responding to our customer survey questionnaire the comments of which are noted.
Our fuel charge policy IS explained clearly on our website in our 'booking conditions and terms' which customers are asked to read carefully before accepting them (by ticking the 'agreed' box) prior to making payment for the rental reservation. I have below copied those details for you which explain the fuel policy that applies in the Channel Islands.
FUEL CHARGE POLICY
The policy for charging for fuel when renting vehicles in the Channel Islands with most car rental companies is factored on three specific items - approximate mileage which is calculated from fleet records, group of car / engine size and the relevant fuel prices at the time which can change weekly.
Europcar in the Channel Islands supplies HALF A TANK of fuel in every vehicle irrespective of the length of hire but have a different charge for each rental period for each type of vehicle. We therefore charge for UP TO and not necessarily the MAXIMUM of HALF A TANK of fuel. It is extremely unlikely considering the size of the islands that customers are likely to use a whole tank of fuel during their stay which is why we do not offer a ‘full to empty’ option. Because there are no re-fuelling facilities available directly on site at the airport or harbour in Jersey or Guernsey, previous and existing renters have indicated that they would rather not have the inconvenience of having to fuel or refuel a vehicle at the beginning or end of the hire which is why we do not offer a ‘full to full’ option. This therefore is the preferred and fairest method of charge to customers –you are NOT REQUIRED TO RE-FUEL THE VEHICLE. Please note we do not refund for fuel left in the vehicle at the end of the rental period.
I hope this clarifies. I am glad you liked the car supplied in Guernsey and hope that it enhanced the enjoyment of your visit to our island. Thank you for choosing Europcar as your preferred supplier, we look forward to the opportunity of being of service to you again in the near future.
Guy Plante
Managing Director
Europcar - Channel Islands
Service was quick and efficient, but some things were not very clear when making the original booking.
1) You had to pay for the fuel on collection. We only had the car for a day on this Tiny Island...
Great location and very quick service.
Only criticism is the petrol charge. I do think it would be fairer if the client picked up the car with a full tank of fuel and returned it with a full tank of...
Europcar Guernsey offers affordable motoring around the Island of Guernsey from their convenient base at the Airport. It is often considerably cheaper than travelling by taxi, with the added benefit of being more flexible, whether for short term or longer rentals.
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Europcar Guernsey offers affordable motoring around the Island of Guernsey from their convenient base at the Airport. It is often considerably cheaper than travelling by taxi, with the added benefit of being more flexible, whether for short term or longer rentals.