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Car rental company - complaints about hidden charges and deposit issues
Car-rentalContact emails
customerservice@budget.co.uk
Customer Service
complaints@budget.co.uk
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Common Budget complaints
Laws that protect you
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Car rental services must be performed with reasonable care and skill. Vehicles must be of satisfactory quality.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
Protection for bookings made online including pre-contractual information requirements.
Tips for Budget complaints
- Photograph the car from all angles (including the roof and underside) at pickup AND return
- Record a video walkround with timestamp before driving away
- Check the rental agreement carefully for insurance excess and fuel policy
- Never accept pressure to buy additional insurance at the counter
- Get the return inspection done in your presence and request a signed condition report
If Budget doesn't respond
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Customer Service
No legal deadline: set yours in the letterContact the rental company’s customer service team with evidence
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Formal Written Complaint
Send a formal complaint citing the Consumer Rights Act and attaching photographic evidence
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Chargeback / Section 75
Dispute charges with your credit card provider
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Contact emails
customerservice@budget.co.uk
Customer Service
complaints@budget.co.uk
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