Some of the strangest excuses

Those who have been traveling in the UK, especially our Malaysian students, may found that Europcar is no stranger to them. Europcar rents thousands of vehicles out a day so expects the occasional late return or damaged vehicle. But a recent survey of its branches revealed some of the strangest reasons for damage to cars or late returns.

1. A collision with a cow (Liverpool Branch)

2. A horse sat on the bonnet (Newcastle Branch)

3. A nasty accident with an ice cream (Derby Branch)

4. Pot bellied pig aids car thief (York Branch)

5. Keys go missing while driver has a snooze (Derby Branch)

6. Car is lost in multi-storey (Birmingham South Branch)

7. Helpful neighbour gives keys to dustman (Leicester Branch)

8. A lion took a dislike to the car (Newport Branch)

Catriona Lougher of Europcar comments; “Europcar staff are certainly kept on their toes by customers and there is never a dull day in the office with some of these stories. But staff are always professional and understanding no matter how bizarre the reason for damage or late return.”