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Budget (LAX) checks details upon return, but not when you start your rental. If they find something not noted before you drive off the lot, they often claim, especially if you declined their CDW (some credit cards cover CDW). I've had Enterprise drop a claim after I extended a rental beyond 2 weeks and paid their CDW on the 2nd rental.
@skoshy No wonder they could replace their cars even before 20,000 miles. And, they cars are usually in very poor condition even at 20,000 miles or lower. NEVER BUY A FLEET!
my parents vacation in florida from ireland every year for the whole summer , car rentals are so stressful ! last summer especially , where we had to brin back our rental car three times due to one having a sensor failure , one leaking oil and one having a engine fault, Avis handled the situation terribly
@maeng97 I've been happy buying former fleet vehicles. Before purchasing, my mechanic checks for abuse - it's easy to find.
benreaves 8 months ago
Budget (LAX) checks details upon return, but not when you start your rental. If they find something not noted before you drive off the lot, they often claim, especially if you declined their CDW (some credit cards cover CDW). I've had Enterprise drop a claim after I extended a rental beyond 2 weeks and paid their CDW on the 2nd rental.
benreaves 8 months ago
Avis really needs to work on their customer service skills. I switched to Hertz because their CS got that bad.
NadrianATRS 8 months ago
Just abuse the hell out of them & you should get your moneys worth LOL.
Intechdude300 8 months ago
This isn't really "save on car rentals" so much as "don't get ripped off on car rentals"
bg1379 8 months ago
@skoshy No wonder they could replace their cars even before 20,000 miles. And, they cars are usually in very poor condition even at 20,000 miles or lower. NEVER BUY A FLEET!
maeng97 8 months ago
@Rorycarguy You guys should just buy a car. I bet the gas prices are cheaper than renting one. :)
maeng97 8 months ago
@Rorycarguy Avis must have issues. I had a breakdown several years ago with an Avis rental as well.
Machi74005 8 months ago
my parents vacation in florida from ireland every year for the whole summer , car rentals are so stressful ! last summer especially , where we had to brin back our rental car three times due to one having a sensor failure , one leaking oil and one having a engine fault, Avis handled the situation terribly
Rorycarguy 8 months ago
Awful, can't believe how schemey they are.
skoshy 8 months ago