Car rental firm facing ACCC legal action

Car rental firm facing ACCC legal action
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Brisbane-based car rental firm Abel Rent A Car is facing legal action after being accused of misleading customers over the cost of rentals.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges that Abel, owned by Nonchalant Pty Ltd, flouted regulations both online and in print advertising.

It claims Abel advertised a price that did not include mandatory charges including an admin fee and vehicle registration recovery fee.

"Business cannot advertise a price for their goods or services then later add additional mandatory fees and charges which makes the total cost more expensive than initially represented," ACCC chairman Rod Sims said.

A hearing in Brisbane Federal Court is due to take place on March 14.

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