Goldcar Canceled My Booking at Istanbul Airport and Kept My $63 Payment

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I rented a car from Goldcar at Istanbul Airport through Obilet. Even though I arrived earlier than my reserved pick-up time, the staff demanded to see a boarding pass. Because I did not have a boarding pass, they unilaterally canceled my reservation and refused to hand over the vehicle.

Although I never used the car, they are refusing to refund the $63 charged to my credit card. When customer support called me, they explicitly stated that the payment would not be refunded. Being forced to pay for a rental vehicle I never received has caused me significant financial frustration.

Furthermore, even though my booking through Obilet explicitly included a 100% cancellation guarantee, they are denying me this right and refusing to resolve my complaint. I demand a full refund of the $63 paid and an immediate resolution to this matter.

September 6 5:20 PM (8 days after complaint)

Dear e***, Thank you for contacting Goldcar Turkey. Could you send us the details of your complaint? We thank you for choosing Goldcar and would like to convey that we are always pleased to serve you. Sincerely, Goldcar Customer Service

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