Avis reminder emails now contain awd code check warning
Apr 17, 2022, 2:16 pm
#137
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Booked a reservation at BNA as a backup to Hertz. I have an AWD number from a company that I used to work at years ago. I still have the AVIS wallet card with my name and the name of the company. Will that be sufficient documentation?
When I worked at that company, we were allowed (encouraged even) to use that number for non-business travel, but it's unclear if the benefit would extend beyond the employment date.
Anyone else have similar circumstances?
When I worked at that company, we were allowed (encouraged even) to use that number for non-business travel, but it's unclear if the benefit would extend beyond the employment date.
Anyone else have similar circumstances?
Apr 17, 2022, 2:40 pm
#138
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Booked a reservation at BNA as a backup to Hertz. I have an AWD number from a company that I used to work at years ago. I still have the AVIS wallet card with my name and the name of the company. Will that be sufficient documentation?
When I worked at that company, we were allowed (encouraged even) to use that number for non-business travel, but it's unclear if the benefit would extend beyond the employment date.
Anyone else have similar circumstances?
When I worked at that company, we were allowed (encouraged even) to use that number for non-business travel, but it's unclear if the benefit would extend beyond the employment date.
Anyone else have similar circumstances?
David
Apr 17, 2022, 3:08 pm
#140
Join Date: May 2019
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Well, the AWD rate is about $200 lower (over 10 days) than the Autoslash rate I received a few days ago, so it's a significant difference. Aside from that, I'm trying to determine if this AWD is still "legit"
Apr 17, 2022, 3:10 pm
#141
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If the contract had been renegotiated, wouldn't the current website rates reflect the newly negotiated rates and terms?
Last edited by plam1365; Apr 17, 2022 at 3:16 pm Reason: fixed a typo
Apr 17, 2022, 7:40 pm
#143
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Apr 18, 2022, 10:54 am
#144
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Is that enough to get the car off the lot at the reserved rate? Sure, so long as the AWD is still active and the card isn't expired. However, if you're in an accident, it's likely any insurance will be voided (either included in the AWD, bought from Avis or through a 3rd party) since the vehicle was fraudulently rented.
Apr 18, 2022, 1:03 pm
#145
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Is that enough to get the car off the lot at the reserved rate? Sure, so long as the AWD is still active and the card isn't expired. However, if you're in an accident, it's likely any insurance will be voided (either included in the AWD, bought from Avis or through a 3rd party) since the vehicle was fraudulently rented.
What is the fraud? that will hold up in court? It seems to me that there is no fraud warning in the contract that is executed.
I have no problem with Avis refusing the contract as well as the company that printed the card. But seeing as it was accepted without a fraud stipulation then its seems to be only a misunderstanding and the renter is responsible to be covered by their own insurance.
Apr 18, 2022, 1:34 pm
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What is the fraud? that will hold up in court? It seems to me that there is no fraud warning in the contract that is executed.
I have no problem with Avis refusing the contract as well as the company that printed the card. But seeing as it was accepted without a fraud stipulation then its seems to be only a misunderstanding and the renter is responsible to be covered by their own insurance.
I have no problem with Avis refusing the contract as well as the company that printed the card. But seeing as it was accepted without a fraud stipulation then its seems to be only a misunderstanding and the renter is responsible to be covered by their own insurance.
"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." (Emphasis added.)
Source:
https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
Whether this would affect the obligations of the renter's personal insurance coverage I do not know. The personal policy's terms of rental-car coverage might contain language that would be applicable to such a situation.
Apr 18, 2022, 3:20 pm
#147
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Interesting... in the past, I've never had to show my corporate ID for AVIS rentals. But I was checked in January for a personal rental at HNL and two weeks ago at YYZ. I'm using my corporate AWD and it does give significant discounts. My ID badge is always in my wallet so its not that big a deal. But personally, I'd think twice about using an AWD code that you don't know much about.
I was making conversation with the check-in agent in HNL, and he indicated that they were being asked to check ID by corporate. So really not that big a surprise I suppose.
I was making conversation with the check-in agent in HNL, and he indicated that they were being asked to check ID by corporate. So really not that big a surprise I suppose.
Apr 19, 2022, 10:25 am
#148
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From the Avis Rental Terms and Conditions:
"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." (Emphasis added.)
Source:
https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
Whether this would affect the obligations of the renter's personal insurance coverage I do not know. The personal policy's terms of rental-car coverage might contain language that would be applicable to such a situation.
"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." (Emphasis added.)
Source:
https://www.avis.com/en/legal-documents/rental-terms
Whether this would affect the obligations of the renter's personal insurance coverage I do not know. The personal policy's terms of rental-car coverage might contain language that would be applicable to such a situation.
Apr 19, 2022, 11:23 am
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For example, Chase terms:
What’s Not Covered?
The Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver benefit does not apply to:
•Any violation of the auto rental agreement or this benefit.
Apr 23, 2022, 4:28 am
#150
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However you to need review the personal coverage terms. It often have language that their coverage is also void if renter violates terms of rental agreement.
For example, Chase terms:
What’s Not Covered?
The Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver benefit does not apply to:
•Any violation of the auto rental agreement or this benefit.
For example, Chase terms:
What’s Not Covered?
The Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver benefit does not apply to:
•Any violation of the auto rental agreement or this benefit.