Extremely disappointing experience — unfair treatment and lack of support
I had a terrible experience renting a vehicle through this platform. The van we received was already in poor condition, with a broken table and drawer. We even paid out of pocket to fix these issues so we could travel in decent conditions.
At the end of the trip, there was only a tiny superficial scratch on the plastic part of a mirror — purely cosmetic, with no impact on safety or function. Despite this, the owner pressured us into signing a document on the spot, clearly trying to push her version of events.
Since then, things have only gotten worse. The owner kept my security deposit for more than four months without providing any valid proof or repair invoice. When she finally sent a quote, even the garage stated that the damage was too minor to be repaired — yet the amount was €360 for a simple plastic scratch. Completely absurd.
I reached out to the platform’s support several times, providing all evidence and explanations. Unfortunately, they sided with the owner without any real investigation or sense of fairness. It’s deeply disappointing to see a platform that claims to protect both owners and renters act with such bias.
This experience has been frustrating, time-consuming, and unfair. I strongly advise anyone considering using this platform to think twice. You risk losing your deposit over minor or pre-existing damages, and customer service will do nothing to help you.
I will never use this platform again.
October 2025
Response from Esther
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We take all reviews seriously, but we must clarify the facts regarding your rental.
The vehicle’s condition was fully documented and agreed upon by both parties via Goboony’s official check-in procedure photos/ video prior to your departure. Regarding the post-trip damage, the vehicle was returned with new damage to the wing mirror. We do not pressure guests; we simply follow the Goboony platform procedure by documenting the vehicle's return condition on the required paperwork. "Because this happened during our peak season, we had to follow Goboony's policy, which prioritises upcoming bookings. The platform does not allow hosts to cancel future hires for manageable damage, meaning the official garage assessment and repair process had to wait until our high-season bookings were completed.
The case was handed over to Goboony's independent support team who are always fair and completely unbiased. Following the estimate submission, the processing timeline and final deposit resolution were entirely managed by the platform according to their official arbitration rules. Goboony independently reviewed all time-stamped photographic evidence from both the check-in and check-out before making their final, unbiased decision based on an official garage repair quote.
We pride ourselves on offering well-maintained motorhomes and a transparent hire process. For complete peace of mind, we continue to conduct thorough digital checklists and video walk-throughs with all our guests before departure to ensure total clarity and fairness for everyone.
Thank you