Nikolaus Ringe

Review of Executive Lease S.A. / Nationa...

We had rented the Hundai Atos from Enterprise for ...

We had rented the Hundai Atos from Enterprise for a week in Mesini-Kalamata. We only drove to our accommodation on asphalt roads, far from any place. The evening before our return flight, we noticed a flat tire on the right rear wheel and wanted to change the tire, as it was unthinkable to drive away. The spare wheel was found quickly, but it was limp. Fortunately, we were just at home and even happened to find a 12V air pump that had been slumbering in our storage room for 20 years. We were surprised that nothing happened (not really working?). There was a slight panic. When we then took a closer look and discovered that the spare tire had a real big hole, the catastrophe seemed perfect. Call the agency! We were advised to inflate the plates and try to use them to reach the airport. If we couldn't get any further along the way, we would be picked up. What would we have done if we hadn't had a pump, so outside of any civilization ?! Fortunately, our machine still worked. In any case, we took it with us on our return trip and now have it at home instead of in Greece. The return of the car went smoothly, nobody was interested in either the flat or the burst spare tire! Will the next tenant get the car in the same condition?
Question: How does a broken spare tire (it was clearly the spare wheel!) Get into the trunk?
Do I have to check the spare wheel every time I rent? We trusted that the car was OK.