Never Rent From Dollar *%$#

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Alex Svenson

Joined Dec 2004

1K Posts | 0+

Chicago

Discussion Starter
• May 4, 2006

• #1

This is funny. I am sitting here looking at my rental car with a flat tire. I just picked up the car less than 12 hours ago. The rental car company will not only help send someone to change it, but they have also informed me that I will be responsible for the cost of a new tire.

Why did I ever stop using Enterprise? This stuff never would have happened with those guys. I guess this what you get when you shop on price alone.

Moral of the story, stay as far away from Dollar rent a car as you can.

 

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talumn

Joined Jan 2006

568 Posts | 0+

New Iberia, La

• May 4, 2006

• #2

Thats not cool

 

cybrus

Joined Feb 2005

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Cedar Key

• May 4, 2006

• #3

I had a similar experience - but a call to AAA to tow me to the nearest Pep Boys and a can of fix-a-flat later and no charge for a new tire!

 

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Brenda

Joined Oct 2005

2K Posts | 0+

Whoville

• May 4, 2006

• #4

Goodness. That really stinks. I wont ever use those guys.

 

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Carduus

Joined Jul 2005

588 Posts | 0+

Nebraska

• May 4, 2006

• #5

This is good to know. I don't rent cars too often, but now I know who not to call.

 

elidog

Joined Apr 2006

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Watching Eli smoke Robs cigars

• May 5, 2006

• #6

That stinks! My wife rents regularly when out of town. We will exclude them from our choices. I'm pretty sure she normally uses Enterprise.

So...when do we get to here about the trip?

 

phisherman

Joined Oct 2005

2K Posts | 1+

Lost in translation

• May 5, 2006

• #7

I almost always use Hertz or Enterprise. If you pay an extra 10 bucks a day it is worth it. Always go for the service on something that can cost you a lot in the end.

 

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Bloofington

Joined Sep 2003

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Puerto Rico/NYC

• May 5, 2006

• #8

To this day, my daddy says, never buy the cheapest anything. Go for for quality, always within your budget, but be willing to stretch your budget a bit, as long as you make sure you're getting quality. But never buy the cheapest, because that's what you'll get. I've learned that lesson many times. You get what you pay for, although it's interesting what you'll find when you go just a little bit higher. You don't have to possess a Rolls-Royce budget to get quality.

 

Doc-T

Joined Nov 2005

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The Matrix?

• May 5, 2006

• #9

Alex, that really sucks. I would complain to Dollar corporate, and go from there.

 

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Bloofington

Joined Sep 2003

9K Posts | 0+

Puerto Rico/NYC

• May 5, 2006

• #10

I've had cats for most of the past 40 years or so. Every time I look at the one in your avatar, I get chills. That's one feline that looks all business. Very fierce and scary.

 

phisherman

Joined Oct 2005

2K Posts | 1+

Lost in translation

• May 5, 2006

• #11

How can you be scared, its Toonces.

 

rmrdaddy

Joined Apr 2006

1K Posts | 2+

South Jersey

• May 5, 2006

• #12

Toonces, the driving cat, the cat who could drive a car!
I've got the jingle stuck in my head now!.... :?
Sure, the cat could drive.....BUT, he crashed EVERY episode!!! :shock:

 

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Fargo

Joined Sep 2005

2K Posts | 0+

• May 5, 2006

• #13

Alex,

If you put in on a credit card, you could look into having them handle it for you.

All the best,


Joe

 

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Carduus

Joined Jul 2005

588 Posts | 0+

Nebraska

• May 5, 2006

• #14

phisherman said:

How can you be scared, its Toonces.

Click to expand...

I never thought of that!!!

I have the song in my head now too...

 

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Bloofington

Joined Sep 2003

9K Posts | 0+

Puerto Rico/NYC

• May 5, 2006

• #15

Who's Toonces The Driving Cat? I thought someone put a cat in their car, and in looking through the front windshield he started hissing at something he saw. Well, a driving cat sure means business though, even if he isn't mean.

 

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Carduus

Joined Jul 2005

588 Posts | 0+

Nebraska

• May 5, 2006

• #16

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

 

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Angryman

Joined Dec 2005

106 Posts | 0+

Aurora, CO

• May 6, 2006

• #17

I learned the hard way with rental cars. I only bought 2 of the 3 insurances from enterprise. It just so happens that I would get into an accident and owe $14K. I get all insurance possible now. :boohoo: