Cleo
Fraudulent billing, opaque pricing
We went with this company from NYC to EWR because we got the best quote from them online. The confirmed quote was for $73.08 and when I checked my credit card bill (good thing I did!), I saw that we had been charged $110. You have to be kidding me! I called them to ask about this and they said that because my husband and I were dropped off at two adjacent terminals, this was an extra "stop" and cost another $10. First, this is an absurd policy and if you want to keep to this ridiculous policy you should tell your customers. If I had known, I'd have gotten out and WALKED because the terminals were, I kid you not, a 3 mins walk apart. $10 to drive me that extra few feet? That's just bad business, and even worse that I had to call you after the fact to find out that I was charged for it. Second, this should bring my total to $84.08, not $110. The guy on the phone then tells me that billing made a mistake because they though we made two stops, not one. Well, that would be $94.08, which is still not $110. You charge me for driving a few feet, but instead charge me for making "two additional stops," and even overcharge on that? I can't imagine how they think I'm dumb enough not to figure that one out. The worst part is if I had never checked, they would have just fraudulently charged me for $37 more than I agreed to pay! Aside from this fraudulent billing, the driver's speech was barely comprehensible, and pulled up a block away from where we had agreed and insisted loudly on the phone that he had arrived. We had to figure out where he was and walk with all our luggage to meet him. Altogether, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. We will not be using this company again.
Response from My Cars Co: Car ServiceNov 23, 2014
Dear Cleo, After looking into your reservation I can see there was definitely a misunderstanding as to where the $110 pending charge (preauth) came from. Upon making a reservation with our company we require a credit card. Within 24-48 hours prior to the actual trip we preauthorize the card to insure the funds are available. (as clearly noted in the bottom of our confirmation email.) The software then calculates the amount your trip will be and then preauthorizes your card for 30% higher than the actual fare.(also noted in your confirmation email) This is done so that in the event you incurred any further charges such as tolls, wait time or stops we would be guaranteed payment for our services. After the trip is completed and final charges are processed the remainder funds of the preauthorization drop off into the account. This is certainly not fraud as we service hundreds of clients each and every day who understand our policy and have no issues with it. In regards to the stops. yes we charge for stops just as every other taxi and car service in NYC. Our services come with a price tag as does everything else in this world. Our drivers don't do favors or work for free. I apologize that you felt in some way you were over charged, however that is in fact not the case. In the future whenever purchasing goods or services you should always read your email, receipt or confirmation to avoid any misunderstanding. Should you have further questions or comments feel free to contact the customer service department directly. Thank you.

