I got an Avis First free weekend cert recently. The email has a link to make a reservation using the e-coupon. It automatically put the coupon code in for me. I wonder if it would have done so if I had selected an ineligible date or location.

I also have started getting miles (on Virgin) for leisure rentals from my local Avis agent (an independent location) where I never did before. I wonder what brought that change about, not that I'm complaining. (1000 miles for a 2 day, $41 rental).