Is Thrifty getting cheaper with its cars...
Jan 9, 2015, 6:55 pm
#1
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Is Thrifty getting cheaper with its cars...
Rented mid-size in Seattle this week as a Blue Chip Express who rents frequently in Seattle. Got a 2014 Corolla. Typical car. But it was equipped like it was bought in Mexico -- no cruise control, no door opener clicker.
What's next -- roll up windows and manual door locks?
I've never seen this before. Is this a new low standard?
If I get one again, I will refuse it.
What's next -- roll up windows and manual door locks?
I've never seen this before. Is this a new low standard?
If I get one again, I will refuse it.
Jan 11, 2015, 4:13 pm
#2
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At least they didn't give you a Chevy Spark and call it a Compact. 
Jan 16, 2015, 9:21 am
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Location: Honolulu Harbor
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Rented mid-size in Seattle this week as a Blue Chip Express who rents frequently in Seattle. Got a 2014 Corolla. Typical car. But it was equipped like it was bought in Mexico -- no cruise control, no door opener clicker.
What's next -- roll up windows and manual door locks?
I've never seen this before. Is this a new low standard?
If I get one again, I will refuse it.
What's next -- roll up windows and manual door locks?
I've never seen this before. Is this a new low standard?
If I get one again, I will refuse it.
Jan 22, 2015, 10:40 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 56
We got a whole bunch of you know what about Hertz and Thrifty being separate companies the other day when renting at OGG. They refused to assist us with a reservation that wasn't properly attached to my husband's Blue Chip account, he mentioned that he is also a Hertz Gold and they basically told him that he can take his Hertz Gold and shove it. Then we got into our much awaited Thrifty rental to find a Hertz Neverlost staring right at us.
Feb 15, 2015, 8:59 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: OOL Australia
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Posts: 2,440
Thrifty are trying to rip me off. Car I rented in September 2014 all paid for and another $1400+ charged in December 2014 3 months after I returned and paid the rental. Tried to contact them but they are unresponsive. I guess they do not care.