GPS Option
GPS Option
Apr 7, 2012 | 4:44 pm
#2
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,070
If you're adding a GPS, it will be stand-alone. My recommendation, though, would be to *not* include it in the reservation. If you get there and your car doesn't have one built-in, my suggestion would be to:
1. See if another lux nearby has built-in nav and ask for it instead
2. Go to the counter and add one.
If it's built into the car, it will be free
1. See if another lux nearby has built-in nav and ask for it instead
2. Go to the counter and add one.
If it's built into the car, it will be free
Apr 7, 2012 | 8:34 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Monterey
Programs: HH Dia, Avis First, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, AS
Posts: 188
I agree with IAH, don't reserve it and check the car first. I do the same thing with satellite radio when I rent. If there is a car nearby with it, they shouldn't have any problem transferring you.
Advise: scout the lot for an Infiniti, fun car, and built in nav.
Advise: scout the lot for an Infiniti, fun car, and built in nav.
Apr 7, 2012 | 8:51 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
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Posts: 2,755
May 14, 2012 | 8:03 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Monterey
Programs: HH Dia, Avis First, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, AS
Posts: 188
As was stated before, it's stand alone. Though some cars still have their trial subscriptions available, once it runs out, Avis does not renew it. If you rent from a location that keeps the keys in the car, you can check easily for a car that still has it activated. Otherwise you'll be running back and forth trying to find one.