Hi guys, I know there are a few threads about car rental
companies and reviews but when I checked the date of postings it's
pretty much years back i.e. outdated.
So I hope you guys can give me some reviews and tips on which
company is the best and why.
Personally I have tried AKA Car Rental for quite a few times and
it's not bad but just gotta be more careful when checking and
remember to take photos as they may make you pay for unknown
damages when the vehicle is inspected upon returns.
Was a P-Plater when I rented so they will require a $100 deposit
on top of your rental cost so the first time I rented they told me
I broke the suspension which as a noob with zero knowledge on cars
I obviously do not know what is that and how I broke it. They do
not even send it to the garage for inspection and they immediately
know it costs $80. So they took my $100 deposit and offset from
there. Felt cheated as if they already knew the cost and really
repaired it, why would it still be so easily broken?
Another incident happened to my friend, he rented for a weekend
and when he returned it they charged him $200 for a dent which me
and him have no idea how it got there. (Suspect is some prankster
during overnight parking).
Other than that, the cars are pretty well maintained and
location rather convenient. Literally opposite Haw Par Villa MRT
Station.
PROS:
1) Easily assessible location : Opposite Haw Par Villa MRT
Station (Just cross the overhead bridge)
2) Allows P-Platers to rent cars
3) 18 Year olds who just passed are welcomed
CONS:
1) Can only collect at 6pm or 6.30pm (Which in my opinion is a
bad idea as it is peak hour and a newbie like me would get super
stressed up)
2) Must becareful of any existing/new damages that you may not
be aware of (i.e. cannot be seen w/ naked eye unless you have car
knowledge)
Anyways, just my 2 cents view. Please share your updated car
rental source/tips etc. Anything is much appreciated. Thanks In
advanced.
PS: Need to rent a car again soon but I would like to try a new
company and preferably near to West or Jurong West area. (I am not
a P-Plater and is 21 years old)