Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
My last Hertz rental was a disaster. Almost literally, as it came close to dying on the interstate but I was instead able to limp along under 40 mph where the speed limit was 75. Scary. Then I had a long fight with Hertz to get them to do something to get me a car that worked properly.
I've been in the process of switching, but the lure of Presidents Circle (with cars that at least are parked closely and under the cannopy, unlike my Gold Service vehicles where I've been batting 50-50 on the roof) is making me think about reconsidering. Maybe I've had PC envy?
While disastrous events like these aren't common at all, it seem quite a few people have at least one story like this with Hertz.
Since people with
United status are getting PC as well, I'm expecting a huge drop in service in January from the people evaluating what their new PC status will get them.
Switch to National, sign up for Emerald Club (even if you have to pay for it) and never look back. For locations with Emerald Aisle, it's like you're getting PC upgrades every time.