Gran waited three hours at Manchester Airport for 'meet and greet' firm - and says she was hit with £700 damage bill

A holidaymaker claims her relaxing break was ruined when she returned to Manchester Airport to find her car had been left 'undrivable' by a meet and greet parking service.

Madeline Tretton, from Lytham, had enjoyed 10 days in Gran Canaria but was met by a freezing three hour wait for her vehicle to be returned. And when it finally arrived, she claims it was covered in mud and damaged so badly she couldn't drive it home, LancsLive reports.

By the time she landed on March 10, it was already 10pm. The grandmother told LancsLive she hoped to have some peace of mind by using the parking service. Manchester Airport said they are not associated with the company stated in any way.

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It was supposed to be as simple as dropping her car off with someone at the airport, then having it returned after landing in the UK. But instead of a stress-free drive home, Madeline claims she was slapped with a repair bill of £700.

The 82-year-old, who also suffers from mobility issues and has a heart condition said the holiday "had been brilliant but was ruined by the service". She said the car 'was covered in mud inside and out also had damage to the underside panel, the axel and shock absorbers'.

She explained: "I contacted [the parking company] who said they were investigating but then ignored my calls and e-mails."

Madeline had to pay for the damage herself and says she has been left without a car for four weeks while it was in the garage having the necessary repairs done and waiting for parts. And she claims the car still isn't right.

She continued: "The car is still not right, one of the wheels rattles when I drive, I am so disappointed by the way