Dear seniors, I got a parking ticket for 40 Swiss francs in Interlaken, Switzerland when I parked illegally after picking up my car at Munich airport in Germany. I only saw the ticket when I returned the car. Now I don't know how to handle it ? Germany Q&A
Do I need to wash the car when returning it? Many people say no, but there are also car owners who have been charged cleaning fees and management fees, saying they were ripped off. I think it's up to your own judgment! If it's too dirty, washing it won't cost much. This is not a reason for certain car rental companies not to charge you ? Germany Q&A
We were told when returning the car that it was in perfect condition and we could leave without worry. A few days later, the invoice arrived and we were charged an additional 1100 euros for damage. 1100 is the minimum amount charged in the car rental company's contract. We rented from Enterprise Berlin Zoo and returned it at Frankfurt Main Station. Have you ever encountered such a situation ? Germany Q&A
We also returned it yesterday. There was a form at the return location that we were supposed to give to the counter. Then the person at the counter took the form and didn't know what it was for. They just said they would keep it and let us go. It felt like they were inexperienced and I'm not sure if there will be any problems ? Germany Q&A
Can the car rental company help to pay the fine if you violate the traffic regulations in Germany? I heard that if you don't pay the fine, you will be listed as a blacklisted person and will not be able to enter next time ? Germany Q&A
What are some cheaper car rental companies in Germany besides the large rental companies? We are looking for a company that is inexpensive but also has good service ? Germany Q&A
Can you tell me that I paid the deposit with my domestic credit card in Europcar in Germany. It has been a week since I returned the car, but the deposit has not been credited in time. Today, when I asked the rental company, they told me that the deposit has been unlocked. What's going on? And the bank shows "deduction" instead of block ? Germany Q&A
Heidelberg pick-up, Prague drop-off, passing through Austria, Hungary, Slovakia. Mercedes C-Class is not allowed to transit in Slovakia and Hungary. Do I have to change cars ? Germany Q&A
I was told to return the car to the Europcar point on the fourth floor when I picked it up, but I don't know how to set the navigation address. Thank you for your help ? Germany Q&A
May I ask which type of location tends to have a shortage of car models and therefore needs more opportunities for upgrades, such as train stations? Because I only want to drive one type of car and don't really want to switch to others ? Germany Q&A
And what is the criterion for determining whether a violation occurs when driving in Germany? Are there no cameras on the road, or does the car rental company review the driving record to determine whether there is a violation record ? Germany Q&A
Daily mileage limit? Just look at the total, right? That's one thing Europe is bad at. Most car dealerships have mileage limits. US and Canada are unlimited ? Germany Q&A
Before returning the car, do I need to clean the car? Where should I clean the car? Also, when we picked up the car, we purchased a service that requires us to pay some money upfront and allows us to borrow without returning the full amount. Does anyone know what we need to pay attention to for this service ? Germany Q&A
Könnte jemand mit dem Auto von Kopenhagen nach Berlin fahren? Muss man dazwischen mit dem Fährschiff über den Ozean fahren? Muss man die Fährkarten im Voraus buchen ? Germany Q&A
Where is the parking lot of Europcar at Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport? Is it an underground garage? How do I get there? What signs should I look for? Thank you ? Germany Q&A