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    Angelique R.

    This location is an embarrassment to Avis. I'm an Avis President's Club member and reserved an Elite Electric SUV for a client-facing work trip. I booked the vehicle class intentionally because I needed something clean and professional. When I arrived, I was told the vehicle I reserved "wouldn't be available until next week." No explanation. Meanwhile, a Mustang Mach-E was literally parked right outside in plain view. I was offered "a Ford or a Mazda" with no explanation of car type or class and was dismissively told it was "higher." After reviewing Avis' car class list, t wasn't. It was clearly a downgrade and it cost me $150+ in gas that I would not have paid if Avis had honored the reservation. The condition of the car was disgusting. Not "a little dusty," but filthy: sticky stains, grime, crumbs, and a smoky smell. Whoever is responsible for cleaning vehicles at this location clearly didn't even attempt to do their job. I had to spend over 30 minutes scrubbing and vacuuming the car myself because I was not about to pick up a client in a vehicle that looked and smelled like that. The key fob was broken with the battery exposed. The vehicle also had multiple maintenance and safety issues: constant tire pressure warnings (all four tires missing valve caps, likely causing this), a loose gas cap that triggered error codes and a flashing dash warning all weekend, and worn-out windshield wipers in rainy weather that were legitimately a safety hazard. Then the return experience: the employee rolled her eyes at me, stared at me like I was an inconvenience, and actually laughed when I raised legitimate safety concerns. No apology. No acknowledgement. No professionalism. Honestly, the attitude was as gross as the car itself. I also watched her treat other customers the same way. This location does not appear to maintain vehicles, does not appear to clean them, and does not seem to care about customers at all. If you value your time, safety, or sanity, rent literally anywhere else. I won't be renting from here ever again and may be terminating my relationship with Avis all together over this horrible experience.

    I am one never to file a complaint or case number. But after this woman at this location was extremely rude about not allowing a car wash which corporate told me they're supposed to. I then asked her if I could use the restroom and she said "no". I asked why and she said because it's out of order. I returned after two weeks after corporate told me that they are supposed to wash the car. Now they told me to get the car washed and turn in the receipt and they will reimburse me. Also, The restroom was not out of order. There is a sign on it that says "not for public use". My guess is she doesn't want to clean toilets as she's already miserable at her job. Avoid at all costs! Because of her attitude, they are taking 50% off of my monthly rental. And I reminded her and thanked her.

    If you reserve a reservation it lets you online but when you go to pick it up, they say they don't have cars

    Scratches on hood and side

    Had a reservation @ 8am on a Tuesday. Got there early and there was a line of 4 customers ahead with only one attendant. When I was checked in she handed me keys and told me the car has 3/4 gas. I asked for a walk around. Her response was that it was done she did it. I stated that it would be done with the customer. She said it was done and she didn't have anyone to do it. I went to the car and it was filthy, smelled like smoke, had scratches all over the body and the service light (oil change light was on). I had no time to complain and I took videos and pictures of the car's condition. I called later asking if I could get another car and I was told they didn't have any and to call the next day. I'm on vacation and was unable to follow up or exchange at that point with my plans. I returned the car on Friday and told the same attendant that I was unhappy with the situation and told her I washed the car, filled it with gas and vacuumed it. I recommend the car be pulled from the fleet and have the services completed. The scratches are minor and with some buffing they can address those. However I will not stand for any of this to backlash onto me. This needs to be addressed.

    Maintenance Required. I was given this vehicle for my trip from CA to TX.

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    Great experience, easy to work with staff. I'd recommend renting from them. No issues with pick up or drop off.

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    Worst service avoid if possible lady at the front desk had me wait 15minets while she was on a FaceTime call. No customer service.

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    Hello. I rent a lot of cars. This location is hassle free. My favorite place to rent cars in Bakersfield.

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    It's been quite a while since I've rented with Enterprise and I'm happy I did. I did call at my…read moreappointment time to confirm the vehicle was ready and it was. Once I arrived I was greeted by Jacqueline and she took my information to confirm my reservation and she was very nice. Another woman helped me (I wish I remembered her name) with the logistics of signing paperwork. It took no more than 15 minutes and I was on my way. Upon returning the vehicle, Jacqueline helped me again. I really appreciate the customer service along with the vehicle being ready on time. The vehicle I rented was also great on mileage and it drove smooth as well, Nissan Altima. We'd definitely rent from Enterprise again

    incredibly UNHELPFUL! i spoke to representative that told me THIS Enterprise location would wait…read morefor me to exchange my rental (since they close at 12 and i would arrive at 12:15) and there were no other nearby locations near me. I arrive and there is no one there, i saw two other people looking through the windows for help on their own matter as well. Their hours are ridiculous. Closing at noon?!!?! BEWARE. At 12:30 an employee was locking the door and i told them that a representative spoke to someone here for me saying they have a car for me to exchange with my current, he said he didn't have a car for me and all the cars they have in the back are for purchase. I asked again if he spoke to the rep that helped me and he said yes. Something was not adding up. WASTE OF TIME. CHANGE THE HOURS TOO.

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