National Car Rental Complaint

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Posted By: on 7/23/2001

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National Car Rental
Orlando, FL Minneapolis, MN 55435

I just returned home from a trip to Orlando, Florida/Disneyworld and thought you should know about my experience with your staff there. My flight from Detroit, MI, took about 3 hours. It honestly took me about the same length of time to obtain a reserved vehicle from this branch. After leaving my plane and proceeding to the automobile rental section of the airport, I ended up in line behind approximately 4 families.

Four computers at the desk were manned. Only two of the 4 C.S.R.'s were helping guests. There was little sense of urgency--next guests were not called down when C.S.R. was ready--they seemed to find other things to do. I was in line with my sister and my two small children. After getting to the computer, I got my vehicle rather quickly. I reported to the holding area and no vehicle of my type was available. No C.S.R. was available. My porter was the one who finally found someone to help. I did receive an upgrade. Thank you. As I pulled to the check-out booth, the C.S.R. TOLD me I couldn't leave due to not having a child-seat. I had to go back to the airport and wait in line AGAIN. I was charged for a car seat rental at a cost that I could buy a new seat for in the store. Why could a C.S.R. remember to suggestive sell upgrades and optional insurance, but not a value-added safety item that I needed? I don't get it. I was not informed of any return time and was also charged an extra day for that.

To help keep me as a potential future customer, I would like the following:

I would ask that an apology letter from the supervisor and staff of that office be sent to me. Financial adjustments I leave to your discretion. Also, is what I described typical for the attitude screening/training of your staff? I anxiously await your reply.

At the very least I would like a response from your company regarding this incident.


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    Anonymous (8/24/2001)

    -----Original Message I Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 11:14 PM
    To: consumeraffairs@nationalcar.com
    Subject: complaint

    Processing Date: Thursday, Aug 23, 2001 - 03:17

    I came to the Detroit rental office to pick up the car I ordered through the Internet. At the counter I was told that
    there were no small cars so they let me choose a bigger car for the
    Same price.
    I ordered rent-a-car many times and NEVER checked the car before driving, because the car ALWAYS was prepared for immediate use. So, I came to the National parking lot and picked the first car in the row - Chevrolet Malibu. I put the luggage in the trunk, sa ... more >>


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