Avis/Budget “Do Not Rent List” Help!
Jan 22, 2020, 12:14 am
#31
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Hey all, new to the forums but have been reading for years!
So here's my question, has anyone actually tried to get a new license # and rented a car from an agency where they were previously on the DNR list?
I currently hold Avis President's Club status and I was thrown on the DNR due to excessive mileage on a vehicle that wasn't a connected car. (turned out to be miskeyed by return agent)
anyhow, as I rent so often from the same location over the years, I basically know everyone - high and low, when I found out about the DNR one of the assistant managers made a comment of "well at least you didn't wreck the car, skip out and come back with a new license number" - to which I asked, does that really work? she replied, "if you do it right, and stay under the radar the security department won't know, people do it all the time when they 'accidentally' drive our car's into Mexico".
Long story short, supposedly it's possible if you're smart about it, but I just wanted to gauge how many people have done it (with which agencies) and what steps they took.
So here's my question, has anyone actually tried to get a new license # and rented a car from an agency where they were previously on the DNR list?
I currently hold Avis President's Club status and I was thrown on the DNR due to excessive mileage on a vehicle that wasn't a connected car. (turned out to be miskeyed by return agent)
anyhow, as I rent so often from the same location over the years, I basically know everyone - high and low, when I found out about the DNR one of the assistant managers made a comment of "well at least you didn't wreck the car, skip out and come back with a new license number" - to which I asked, does that really work? she replied, "if you do it right, and stay under the radar the security department won't know, people do it all the time when they 'accidentally' drive our car's into Mexico".
Long story short, supposedly it's possible if you're smart about it, but I just wanted to gauge how many people have done it (with which agencies) and what steps they took.
Also another note is if someone high up at a location like the manager or assistant manager knows you well and likes you they can just hit ignore the red flag DNR and override it to rent to you. A friend recently had that done where the manager at a location knew him well for renting for years and was willing to override it for him because otherwise he would’ve been stranded as he was visiting from out of state.
Dec 29, 2020, 11:47 am
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Mar 4, 2022, 4:23 pm
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Apr 10, 2023, 7:23 am
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Apr 10, 2023, 4:11 pm
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Dec 31, 2023, 10:51 am
#43
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My name is Anna Ames. My RA# 438256571. Can you tell me why I am on the do not rent list?
I tried to rent a car this morning. And I was informed I am on the do not rent list. I would like to be removed. Can you give me information on that? My RA# 438256571.
I tried to rent a car this morning. And I was informed I am on the do not rent list. I would like to be removed. Can you give me information on that? My RA# 438256571.
Last edited by IAHtraveler; Dec 31, 2023 at 4:04 pm
Dec 31, 2023, 10:59 am
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Dec 31, 2023, 11:00 am
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I was informed I'm on the do not rent list I'm trying to find out how to be removed? Anna Ames
I called avis/budget. and they told me to go online.
I trying to be removed from the do not rent list. Please help me. Anna Ames
I called avis/budget. and they told me to go online.
I trying to be removed from the do not rent list. Please help me. Anna Ames
Last edited by IAHtraveler; Dec 31, 2023 at 4:05 pm