Avis reminder emails now contain awd code check warning
Jun 27, 22, 9:46 am
#166
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When I logged in to my Avis account this morning, a popup appeared asking "Do you still work for, or are affiliated with, (my company name)?" I clicked Yes (still employed by said company) and it thanked me for confirming, along with telling me that I may be subject to verification.
No issues for me as I still am entitled to both business and leisure AWD use, but Avis may be stepping up checks again similar to what happened last year. I don't have any planned rentals with them until September but will report back next time I rent.
No issues for me as I still am entitled to both business and leisure AWD use, but Avis may be stepping up checks again similar to what happened last year. I don't have any planned rentals with them until September but will report back next time I rent.
Jun 29, 22, 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by peegee5
So, did they just check your ID or take a photo of it or something. I'm a bit afraid of HR compliance laws and security policies I agreed to where I cannot give anyone my employee ID information. Just curious.
Jun 29, 22, 3:28 pm
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I would assume a business card would suffice, no?
As for the insurance issue, if on personal business, the employer's carrier would deny the claim, and employee's auto policy would pick it up (assuming it was a short term rental and not a car that should be listed on their personal auto policy).
That doesn't mean one might be violating their companies travel policy, but it shouldn't get the company crossways with their insurer. The bigger issue comes from declining the insurance your company provides, as it may have much higher limits than yours, your personal policy may exclude business driving, etc.
If the employee doesn't have their own insurance then they better purchase it through the rental car company on personal travel.
As for the insurance issue, if on personal business, the employer's carrier would deny the claim, and employee's auto policy would pick it up (assuming it was a short term rental and not a car that should be listed on their personal auto policy).
That doesn't mean one might be violating their companies travel policy, but it shouldn't get the company crossways with their insurer. The bigger issue comes from declining the insurance your company provides, as it may have much higher limits than yours, your personal policy may exclude business driving, etc.
If the employee doesn't have their own insurance then they better purchase it through the rental car company on personal travel.
Jun 29, 22, 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by beachfan
As for the insurance issue, if on personal business, the employer's carrier would deny the claim, and employee's auto policy would pick it up (assuming it was a short term rental and not a car that should be listed on their personal auto policy).
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Jun 30, 22, 11:31 am
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Originally Posted by peegee5
Question - did they just look at it, or did they take a copy of your employee ID. I'm a bit concerned over HR compliance and security policies if someone has access to my ID (such as through a picture of it). ?
Originally Posted by beachfan
I would assume a business card would suffice, no?
This reservation was made using a corporate AWD (Avis Worldwide Discount Code) that requires validation of eligibility. Please be prepared to produce your company ID, business card, or a recent email with the companys email domain (e.g. @xyzcompany.com) for employment verification purposes when picking up your vehicle
Originally Posted by jdrtravel
Don't some of the AWDs for personal travel include the benefit of the insurance waiver? (for the rental car, not liability)
Jun 30, 22, 6:50 pm
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Originally Posted by jdrtravel
Don't some of the AWDs for personal travel include the benefit of the insurance waiver? (for the rental car, not liability)
Jul 7, 22, 4:52 am
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Originally Posted by mixmastermark
Do European Avis locations (either airport or local) ask for corporate ID when using an AWD rate, say in France or Italy? I suppose data points for Budget, Hertz, or National are helpful as well.
Sep 7, 22, 1:21 pm
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I had the pop up show up before a trip to BWI. At the airport, they never checked. When I logged in to make a new reservation yesterday, I was told that I had to enter my valid email in order to use the code. Oh well...was a nice run for a while!
Sep 7, 22, 1:32 pm
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My corporate code now asks for an email as well. I haven't tried my old corporate code (nor my old corporate email).
I do wonder if they will accept any handle @ xxxcompanyname.com or if there's a system or database. When my old company switched to Avis I had to sign up to get my status matched; at my current firm I never had to do anything as we also use Avis.
-J.
I do wonder if they will accept any handle @ xxxcompanyname.com or if there's a system or database. When my old company switched to Avis I had to sign up to get my status matched; at my current firm I never had to do anything as we also use Avis.
-J.
Sep 20, 22, 6:26 am
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An interesting observation: one of my AWD codes (a corporate employees-only code) requires an email address. The other, also a corporate employees-only code, does not. It must be an option that the company selects.
-J.
-J.
Sep 20, 22, 11:40 am
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I wonder if this could end up backfiring. I imagine that the assumption from Avis is that this enforcement will translate into higher revenue because of fewer discounts. But with prices as high as they are, I wonder if many people will go elsewhere rather than pay full rate.
Sep 20, 22, 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by jdrtravel
I wonder if this could end up backfiring. I imagine that the assumption from Avis is that this enforcement will translate into higher revenue because of fewer discounts. But with prices as high as they are, I wonder if many people will go elsewhere rather than pay full rate.
tiated rates because it gives them more volume with the vendor and therefore the ability to negotiate a better discount next time.
Sep 20, 22, 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Xyzzy
I've always posited that companies actually like people using their negtiated rates because it gives them more volume with the vendor and therefore the ability to negotiate a better discount next time.
tiated rates because it gives them more volume with the vendor and therefore the ability to negotiate a better discount next time.-J.
