Originally Posted by sapman986
...When you mention that they call up a phone number to check your address, do you mean the address on file with Avis? If you are not enrolled as a frequent renter what would they check against?
Also, where have you seen them make calls like this?
When I book with another country of origin, I don't use/log-in with my "Avis Preferred"! They checked the the address I had given at reservation.
Both times in Paris, once at CDG, once at Gare du Nord. Both times "G" class = Diesel BMW or Mercedes, this has changed now...
As said before, I will/may still use another country of residence, but I can still see some "problems" doing so. For instance, the "other country rate" gives you a rate with "all insurances". Now something happens with the car. Will they check, if your reservation was "correct"? Worst case, I may have to pay for the damage...!?!