Flyaway, that's correct, when you fill out the Preferred Renter membership form, they'll give you a Wizard number.

The Wizard number is kind of like your FF number, while Preferred and Preferred Select are elite levels associated with that number.

To request an application for free Avis Preferred membership just fill out this form:

http://www.avis.com/programs_and_ser...r_request.html

And Avis will send you the application.