I prepaid €291 on March 22, 2025, to rent an automatic Volkswagen Polo from Sixt at Mulhouse Airport (France/Switzerland) for March 31–April 5, 2025. I specifically chose this car and paid more just to ensure it was automatic. On March 31, I arrived at the airport, signed all required paperwork, picked up the key, and walked to the parking spot—only to find the car was manual, not automatic.
I immediately returned to the desk to report the issue. Without providing any explanation, they swapped it with a Citroën C5 automatic, which I used and returned without any damage on April 5. However, when I got back to Turkey, I was shocked to see an additional €250 charge on my account.
I never requested this car switch, and I certainly didn’t agree to pay more for it. Sixt gave me the wrong car and then charged me for a change I never authorized. To make things worse, Sixt Turkey says they can’t help, and I’m stuck trying to reach the French office via unanswered emails. I feel completely misled.
Sixt, I demand a full refund of the €250 that was unfairly taken from me. I expect transparency, proper communication, and accountability. I should not be penalized for a vehicle substitution caused by your own inventory mistake. If this is not resolved, I will pursue my rights through legal and consumer protection channels.
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