Rented car, Suzuki Jimny
Choosing the right company for the right car wasn’t easy because we are travelling with a toddler.
After a long search and comparing prices, we finally decided to rent Suzuki Jimny with balicarrent.com
The rate was rather cheap compare to other online service provider,
USD 19 x 5 Days = USD 95 NETT.
We were very happy to get such a good rate and the customer service personal for the car rental was quite efficient handling our inquiries.
BUT there are a list of thing that are quite ALARMING and we thought that everyone should know and be prepare for it when renting car from balicarrent.com.
- Upon arrival of collecting the car (not at the counter but is at the arrival hall), it was stated in the email that we can pay USD or Credit Card but during our payment, we prepared USD for the payment and waiting for a change. Sad to say, balicarrent.com personal do not carry any small change for USD/Rupiah, and also no credit card service. So we decided to pay USD90 and upon returning the car on the 5th day will pay the remaining USD5.
- The car that we got is very old and the air-condition is not functioning well. If we are stuck in the jam or on it too long the air-condition will blow out hot air.
- Everyday we have problem starting the car. Will have to try more than 5 times then only the car engine will start running. Worst! When we are up the slope/hill, we must off the air-con, if not the car engine will die.
Difficult to start the car every time we need it and air-condition blowing hot air is the worst thing when travellig with a toddler.
The next time we will rent a car from a reputable car rental company and don’t mind paying extra. No balicarrent.com service for us.
What we want when travelling on the road is comfort and a reliable car.
Family Vacation: 11th May 2010 – 15 May 2010
