I am happy to say that after months of crap, budget is almost back to normal.
My last 2 reservations booked over the net went very smoothly.

The only problem now is that I have found another car rental company who offer an Elite status tier for members whith over 10 rentals. And even give points!

My Budget goal was to get enough points for free a premium rental car for 7 days. I have now made it and will be switching over.

I rent 3 vehicles a week and feel that I should be treated in a diffent fashion as the traveler who rents maybe 4-6 cars a year.

See Ya Budget, it's been a fun 11 years!