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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    3.2(45 reviews)
    1.1 miLangdon Park

    I have rented vehicles from Enterprise for years, regularly and consistently, for business travel…read moreacross the country. Because of that, this experience was especially surprising and deeply disappointing. I am very familiar with how Enterprise typically operates and this location fell far below that standard. The only difference this time was that the rental was through insurance, and I was treated accordingly. I rented a vehicle from this location on Friday through my insurance company. I called ahead to let them know I would be arriving later than originally planned and was given a confirmed pickup time of 1:30 PM. I arrived at 1:19 PM, within that window, and was told my reserved vehicle had already been given to someone else. I was then told I had been called about this, which was untrue. No call was made. Rather than being offered a comparable replacement to my insured vehicle--a 2018 Chevy Equinox I was only offered two options: an electric vehicle or a Honda Civic. Neither is equivalent to the SUV my insurance was paying for. This was despite there being other comparable vehicles visibly available on the lot. The electric vehicle I was handed smelled strongly of smoke and was poorly cleaned. I was told it had only 30 miles of charge and would require eight hours to recharge, yet no instructions were provided. Once driving, it became immediately clear that the remaining charge equated to about 27 minutes of drive time, which was not enough to reach my mechanic and return home. The vehicle would have stalled somewhere on the road, leaving me stranded with no knowledge of how to recharge it. This created a serious safety issue, as I am responsible for transporting my son, sister, and mother. Being sent off in an undercharged electric vehicle with no guidance was not just inconvenient it was dangerous. When I returned the vehicle immediately upon realizing this, I was then offered a Honda Civic, again not equivalent. No apology was offered for the misinformation, the lack of preparation, or the fact that I watched an equivalent vehicle being rented to someone else during this interaction. No solutions were provided. I canceled the insurance rental at this location. However, the branch failed to properly close out the rental. Had I not personally contacted my insurance adjuster twice to create a documented timestamp, it would have appeared as though I had rented a vehicle when I did not. As a long-time Enterprise customer who rents frequently for business, this experience was shocking. I will never return to this location, and I strongly recommend that anyone renting under insurance avoid this branch entirely.

    My experience at the Enterprise location at 2301 Bladensburg Road, NE this morning was extremely…read moredisappointing. I reserved a compact vehicle the night before and informed the representative that I would arrive at 7:30 a.m. when the branch opened. At the time of the reservation, there was no indication that this would present any issues. Upon arrival, however, I was informed by the Enterprise representative, Mr. Danny Calder, that no compact cars were available and that only a Jeep remained on the lot. Although I was told I could take the Jeep at the same rate, I expressed concern regarding the comfort and practicality of driving a much larger vehicle. I also explained that if I was not comfortable with the Jeep, I would return to exchange it for the compact car I originally reserved. Throughout the interaction, Mr. Calder was noticeably nonchalant, impatient, and unprofessional. When I inquired about the 15% discount for rentals over three days--something I was instructed to request when making the reservation--he stated that he would need to cancel and rebook my reservation because it was "booked online." I clarified that I had spoken directly with a representative the night before and had not booked anything online. When he requested my ID and insurance, he handled the documents in a manner that appeared hesitant and uncomfortable, which further contributed to the unprofessional tone. I also asked about the federal government discount that I have consistently received in the past. He initially stated that they "don't do that," which is incorrect, and only applied a 5% discount after I presented my federal government ID badge.Despite having a reservation for an early pickup, I still had to wait for the Jeep to be cleaned, causing additional delays. This undermines the purpose of reserving a vehicle in advance to ensure a timely and efficient pickup. Overall, I am extremely dissatisfied with the lack of professionalism, the failure to honor my reservation, the inadequate discount, and the overall customer service I received. Additionally, Mr. Calder did not assist with adjusting the seat or demonstrating basic vehicle functions--assistance that the Pentagon Police ultimately provided when I arrived at work. These are tasks that should have been addressed at the time of pickup but were not. This experience could have been handled far more effectively, and this location has significant room for improvement.

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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    2.7(116 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    If there's one thing Enterprise on Georgia Ave got right, it was the customer service. 100%…read more I was already stressed dealing with my car being in the shop, so I wasn't exactly in the most talkative mood. Winston, the employee who picked me up from the mechanic, was doing the most--asking a million questions and trying to keep the conversation going. I know he genuinely meant well and was just providing great customer service, but I was mentally somewhere else. Even though I was a little cold, he never took it personally. He kept checking in on me during the wait for my rental and was a complete gentleman the entire time. I ended up with a really nice electric/gas hybrid as my loaner, and I honestly had zero complaints. The return process was just as easy, and they even gave me a ride back to the body shop to pick up my car (a week later). From start to finish, the customer service was top-tier, and I definitely appreciated how smoothly they handled everything during an already stressful situation.

    This location is conveniently located a quick walk from the Silver Spring metro and often has rates…read moresignificantly lower than Washington DC locations. The staff were courteous and helpful. That being said, inventory was limited and may not be managed effectively. I booked a specific type of vehicle for a very specific need. 2 hours before pickup, I was informed that my vehicle was not available and was given options that did not meet my needs. I had to call the local branch and had to call multiple times before being connected. Again, I was given options that did not meet my needs. Given the late notice and now 30 minutes from pickup without the issue being resolved, I was left with limited options. Nothing really could have made it right - I ordered a specific car, for a specific time and occasion, well ahead of time and this location did not deliver. I had to share what could make it better, and the branch accommodated as best they could. The staff were professional and worked through my frustration and disappointment constructively. However, I'm leaving the experience skeptical of this branch and Enterprise in general and my next booking will be with a different company.

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