I rented a vehicle from Magic Islands Rent-a-Car (NIF 515417912) at Madeira Airport. The vehicle (Ford Puma Auto, plate CG-94-VX) was picked up on 25/06/2026 and returned on 30/06/2026 on time.
As shown on the signed return document (attached), the car was returned in full condition, full tank, with no new damage recorded. A €1,500 security deposit was taken directly from my debit card at pickup. I was informed that this deposit would be refunded within 14 working days of return.
It is now 28/07/2026, almost 4 weeks and well beyond the promised 14 working days, and the deposit has not been refunded. I sent written follow-up emails to the company over a week ago requesting the refund. They have not replied in any fashion.
The most concerning part is that, from customer reviews written on online platforms with high credibility, non-refund or delayed refund of security deposits appears to be a systematically recurring practice by this company, affecting many other customers in a similar way.
Here you can find many examples of customers affected by the same practice:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/magicislands.pt
And here as well:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/MagicIslands+Rent-a-car:+Aeroporto+da+Madeira/@32.7193193,-16.771122,17z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0xc606371f6ee4e25:0x96ffd75ed1d7207d!8m2!3d32.7193148!4d-16.7685417!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11rq_y_cxm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
That is why I am requesting assistance in obtaining the refund of my €1,500 deposit, which was withheld beyond the contractually agreed timeframe with no communication from the company despite repeated attempts to contact them.
Supporting document attached: signed rental agreement/return form (#69864) confirming vehicle condition, deposit amount, and return date.
Thanks in advance.
