I arranged to have a rental car picked up here through my insurance, while my car is being repaired.
We arrived this morning (during normal business hours) to have a (clearly non-official) sign across the door saying they'd stepped out and would be back shortly.
I decided to get a ride to work, and that I would deal with getting the rental car later.
I called this Hertz location three times to ensure there would be someone there and that they would have a car.
No one answered, and instead of a recording, it said the voicemail had not been set up.
I called my insurance to change to a different rental car company, but apparently somehow they managed to get ahold of this Hertz location and said I could go right away.
I showed up to the Hertz location again in the afternoon, since apparently no one was working earlier.
The office is cramped and unkept and frankly, crappy.
There was a giant fan blowing in the corner, while a man at the desk pulled his earbuds out and looked up from his personal laptop (which is sitting next to the work desktop).
I immediately felt like I was a nuisance because, he had to stop watching Youtube or whatever he was doing, and help me.
He asked for my name and then asked for my drivers license and credit card.
I handed over both and asked "What's going on my credit card?"
He said a $50 deposit.
Okay, fair enough - would he have told me this if I hadn't asked, or just processed my card?
A little more information, then he handed me the keys for a Toyota Corolla and says I'm all set.
(I was never given a choice despite their being four total cars out front. No big deal, I can live with a Corolla.)
I went out and looked at the car, and it had several scratches on the hood and sides. I peeked inside and there was a chocolate stain on the drivers' seat. Also, it smells bad/smokey.
This guy hadn't inspected the car with me or anything.
I headed back inside to clarify with him.
I opened the door, and he turned down the volume from his laptop (clearly I've interrupted him again).
I asked "Do you know that car has scratches and a stain on the seat? Usually placed inspect it with you..."
He said "Oh, yeah, it's already been checked out before you took it. The stain was already noted at the last location it was at. And any scratches under 5 inches we don't really pay attention to."
I just looked at him bewildered. Anytime I have EVER rented a car, the person has always inspected the vehicle with me, carefully noting any marks.
I just walked out.
If they try pinning any of those scratches or the seat stain on me, I am going to be irate.
RUN away from this location. Rent a car ANYWHERE else other than here. read more