Other than (ugh) going back to "the desk" and switching to another car, there is no sure way to know that the car you're getting has a WORKING sat radio. Some locations opt for sat coverage more than others. Example: I find most of the cars in the SJC location (and off site locations) have it, while most of the cars in the SAN location don't. My solution? I have a portable XM Radio that I use as a backup if the rental car I use doesn't offer sat coverage. Guess it depends how important it is to you...to me it is (and not for music)
Originally Posted by
plagwate
With all of the great Skymiles bonuses coming out for Budget lately, I find myself renting from them much more often. However, I'm also finding it more and more difficult to secure a car with working satellite radio. Other than asking out at the lot and hoping the agent gives a flip, have any of you found a sure-fire way to ensure you get a car with activated XM or Sirius? From what one of the agents told me, Budget is no longer subscribing once the 30-day free period expires. Bad move IMHO. I'd be willing to pay $5-10 per rental (which would more than cover the subscription cost). Anyways, any tips?