Discover the new europcar privilege program
Feb 18, 2014, 1:13 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
Discover the new europcar privilege program
Yes, it's out today, what we have all been waiting for!!
All these years of suffering and long lasting loyal business people who have received mediocre or poor service for sticking with Europcar.
Well it's happening and hopefully they will stick to their words this time. Time to get excited with these new perks, hopefully the whole team at Europcar will be familiar with it when you pick up a car!
Check it out, discover the new program
http://www.europcar.co.uk/EBE/module...?xtor=EPR-7290
All these years of suffering and long lasting loyal business people who have received mediocre or poor service for sticking with Europcar.
Well it's happening and hopefully they will stick to their words this time. Time to get excited with these new perks, hopefully the whole team at Europcar will be familiar with it when you pick up a car!
Check it out, discover the new program
http://www.europcar.co.uk/EBE/module...?xtor=EPR-7290
Last edited by zerbib; Feb 18, 2014 at 2:12 pm
Feb 19, 2014, 3:50 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: OOL
Programs: VA Gold, QF Nothin' Bronze, IHG Plat AMB, Europcar Privilege Elite
Posts: 59
With us decent corporate rate and not minding about missing out on free weekends I don't mind the new changes.
The double upgrade will be interesting at elite and elite VIP, it doesn't seen to specify a maximum model that they'll upgrade to!
The double upgrade will be interesting at elite and elite VIP, it doesn't seen to specify a maximum model that they'll upgrade to!
Feb 19, 2014, 5:42 am
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
The biggest -ve , is that the 30% seem to has disappeared both for elite and VIP.
Feb 20, 2014, 2:31 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: OOL
Programs: VA Gold, QF Nothin' Bronze, IHG Plat AMB, Europcar Privilege Elite
Posts: 59
Heres hoping you get a great Upgrade, I'll be interested to hear back!
Mar 1, 2014, 5:02 am
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
So far so good, upgrades have been more than generous! From IDMR to SFAR and SWAR which is 2 if not 3 cat upgrade. The 30% discount has definitely vanished and rentals are at a slight premium to Hertz and Avis but I don't know about the upgrades there..
Last edited by zerbib; Mar 2, 2014 at 3:57 am
Mar 3, 2014, 8:07 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: Amex platinum, LeClubAccor Plat, Club Carlson gold, Hilton HHonours Diamond
Posts: 318
Definitely not an improvement for me. The loss of 30% discount is a bummer, and not exactly an improvement.
Last rental (after the 17th when changes took effect) I got downgraded to an economy model. So not great, so far.
In fairness, they did knock 50% off the rental in recompense, but having in past been fairly relaxed about upgrades, the changes make me a bit more fussy.
I wondewhich genuis thought that regular customers might not notice the effect of the "improvements"
Last rental (after the 17th when changes took effect) I got downgraded to an economy model. So not great, so far.
In fairness, they did knock 50% off the rental in recompense, but having in past been fairly relaxed about upgrades, the changes make me a bit more fussy.
I wondewhich genuis thought that regular customers might not notice the effect of the "improvements"
Mar 3, 2014, 10:16 pm
#7
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Portland OR Double Emerald (QF and AA), DL PM/MM, Starwood Plat
Posts: 19,589
At MEL I was upgraded from SDAR to the best car they had in stock (mercedes E-class) so the upgrade privilege is improved. But it was only 2 day rental, suspect duration may be a factor.
Mar 7, 2014, 10:13 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 95
As usual a big fanfared set of improvements don't seem to be that way in the details. The 30% discount was a big pull for me but it's gone. Plus, my latest rental which was for over 3 weeks has completely vanished from my account during the transition to these improvements, and I haven't heard back from customer service about when they'll reinstate it on my account.
Mar 8, 2014, 5:42 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
how do you get the free weekend hires?
does it appear in your account somewhere? On my 3rd hire since it was introduced this weekend.
oh and if you hire from Liverpool Lime Street don't ever expect an upgrade - ever.
does it appear in your account somewhere? On my 3rd hire since it was introduced this weekend.
oh and if you hire from Liverpool Lime Street don't ever expect an upgrade - ever.
Mar 10, 2014, 5:46 am
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
it's true the 30% discount is a big drawback, but I did get a huge upgrade on last rental from IVMR to PDAR!
Mar 21, 2014, 4:12 am
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
Also, I received an email from priority lounge access for my free annual membership, the next thing will be the euro voucher discount!!
Apr 11, 2014, 4:16 am
#12
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,147
Rented a economy car in Bergamo Airport as a Privilege Elite and received a VW UP Automatic
No upgrade, but brand new and fairly decent, only the automatic made it the worst car to drive ever! Luckily only had to drive a few km for one day but still.
No upgrade, but brand new and fairly decent, only the automatic made it the worst car to drive ever! Luckily only had to drive a few km for one day but still.
Apr 11, 2014, 4:17 am
#13
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,147
Will have a rental at Weeze Airport in Germany coming up tomorrow.
Reserved a Economy Elite e.g. Audi A1. Will see what I get if no upgrade I'll ask.
Reserved a Economy Elite e.g. Audi A1. Will see what I get if no upgrade I'll ask.
Apr 12, 2014, 2:12 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Gold, ITA Elite+, Cathay S, Singapore S, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 3,147
Rented a Audi A1 got a GolfGTD, very nice car, 180bhp and less then 1000km driven
Apr 14, 2014, 8:43 am
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: London
Programs: LH M/M now,BA Silver,SPG PLAT, Sixt Plat/Europcar Elite VIP
Posts: 413
PS : the free rental is not linked to your profile, be aware unless you show them your card as the reservation will have you as a first time rental, you may only receive a cdmr