A company with hidden costs
My car was in service at BMW Umeå. As per the insurance policy, the company provided a rental car through MABI. I had never used their service before, so I had no idea about the company. Soon, I realized that it’s the worst company in terms of privacy and customer service.
First, they did a credit check without my consent or any prior information. When I asked, they simply said it’s company policy. Even if I agree, they must inform the customer that they will go through this process, especially since I am not hiring directly with them; it’s my company, BMW Umeå, that hired them.
Then, I realized that they had deducted 300 SEK from my account. No SMS, no receipt, no call, and no email. Literally, you have no idea that money has been taken from your account without your knowledge—a full scam. Generally, people don’t check their accounts regularly, so they never realize that money has been taken without their consent. When I asked, they said it’s a service charge of 150 SEK to drop and pick up the car from the service center. My simple question is, why didn’t you inform me? There are many ways to go and pick up the car, so why pay for that?
In short, be super careful when dealing with this company. They are not reliable and can cost you more as they have many hidden charges. Also, once they provided a 10-year-old car with no heating option. Can you imagine a car rental company operating in the north of Sweden in extreme cold weather with no heating option? When I called them and asked how to heat the car as I had to drop my son at school early in the morning, they simply replied, "Start the car and sit inside until it gets warm." Unbelievable.
My recommendation is never to deal with this company. If you somehow get trapped (like me through the BMW service center), be super cautious.
February 25, 2025
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