No Accountability for Damage
I regret having to write this review, but after months of correspondence with The Car Park People, I feel compelled to share my experience so others can make informed decisions.
I entrusted my rental van to their “Park, Stay & Fly” service while travelling. Upon return, the van had a large scratch and signs of a poor attempt at covering it up with paint xsome 2.5m about ground height. I had clear before-and-after photos, along with documentation from the hire company and a witness. Despite this, The Car Park People refused to accept liability, citing their own internal photos—which, in my view and that of others I've consulted, show inconsistencies that raise serious questions.
Over the course of nearly 30 days, I exchanged detailed emails with Peter Haselden, their General Manager. While the tone was generally professional, the stance remained rigid: deny responsibility, cite terms and conditions, and deflect.
There is also not doubt in my mind that this company and the Crowe Plaza conspired to defraud me by cutting off important parts of CCTV footage as I was driving away that would have proven my case.
I have since decided not to pursue legal action from South Africa at this time but wanted to share my story so others are aware of what can happen when things go wrong. If you choose to use this service, I strongly advise taking your own time- and geo-stamped photos of your vehicle from all angles at drop-off and collection, and not assuming any level of accountability will be taken by the company should damage occur.
Trust is earned. Unfortunately, mine was lost.
May 12, 2024
Unprompted review