My experience
I made a points reservation back in the spring for a one week rental in August.
I got to the Gold Booth and they had no #1 club information.
when they printed out the receipt it had no credit for the points used.
I spoke with a manager and he explained the franchise is now managed by Thrifty Rent a Car
He sent me on my way saying someone would contact me.
no one contacted me.
after the full price rental posted I called Hertz and got the points back.
I then did a charge back with my credit card for the amount of the rental (not the taxes or fees)
I got the refund.
I now try to use Avis.