Originally Posted by
jdrtravel
The code I use is from my husbands former employer. However, it used to be called a “friends and family“ discount. I am not seeing that language anymore.
the rate is currently providing a savings of almost 65% so given current circumstances I’m not going to stop using it. I also don’t share the view that this is somehow theft.
Regarding insurance issues, I don’t see how my insurance company or even credit card would be made aware of the code that was used. It would not be in the rental companies interest to prevent an insurer from paying. I also think it would be difficult for an insurance company to ultimately deny the claim based on this discount code used.
I think for me anyways, the risk come in the form of “what could happen” in the worst case and decide if that risk is acceptable.
In the Avis rental agreement is says :
g) To the extent you utilize any rate/benefit discount code in association with a rental, you represent you meet the requisite criteria for utilizing such discount code. Any other use will be viewed as an unlawful use and theft of services for which Avis can pursue legal remedies, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, and may void any associated discounts or rental benefits.
The rental agreement also says :
A VIOLATION OF THIS PARAGRAPH 9, WHICH INCLUDES USE OF THE CAR BY AN NAUTHORIZED DRIVER, WILL AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATE YOUR RENTAL, VOID ALL LIABILITY PROTECTION AND ANY OPTIONAL SERVICES THAT YOU HAVE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE, PERSONAL EFFECTS PROTECTION AND LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER.
section (3) of paragraph 9
3) obtained the car through fraud or misrepresentation;
So, this is enough for me to not take the chance. To me it seems clear that insurance could be denied for using a discount code that I’m not eligible for.
This is all up to the risk tolerance of the driver.
Having said that, I’m not happy about how much I’m paying for a full size car in Hawaii for 7 days.
Safe travels.