Ok got it, thanks guys. Guess I'll keep both an Avis and a Hertz reservation just in case I have issues with my Avis AWD

hey guys, so first time Avis Preferred customer, and I'm picking up a car at an airport location with Select and Go, will I still have to stop at the counter? or will they just check my license on the way out? i saw in my reservation confirmation email that i might have to still stop at the counter. since it's my first time, not super sure what the process looks like, any insight would be greatly appreciated!!

What is accenture?

I also plan on using one of these codes at Malpensa. I'm debating whether to rent at Malpensa or in downtown Milan since the airport charges like $200 more in fees for a one month rental.

Is there a way to decline the automatically included insurance coverage with these rates and use my CC coverage instead?

I know this is kind of old, but I didn't see a follow-up in this thread - I'm having the same issue; anyone come up with a solution? My Hyatt membership number is 9 digits followed by H, which has always been the standard AFAIK. Issue persists regardless of AWD code entered.

I think something else is going on there. I can use AWD K817700 without getting promoted for a membership number. Try a different web browser and/or an incognito window. Try also without logging into your Avis Preferred account. I think it has something to do with your environment. There is no issue with this AWD. You typically will only see that message when using the Costco or USAA AWD or similar.

Thanks for the reply - to clarify, I (along with the poster I quoted) have our earning preference set to Hyatt points rather than Avis - it seems there's an issue with our Hyatt membership number saved on our profiles, but we've checked they're correct. I could always revert back to Avis points but I prefer Hyatt since I don't usually rent from Avis.

Understood, but what we were saying is that the problem has absolutely nothing to do with the AWD. It’s something with your profile. If you try to use the same AWD without being logged in it should work.

Yeah, I figured that was the case, but just thought I'd mention the AWD since the post I quoted did. Oh well, it's still a good deal even if I go with the Avis points instead of Hyatt. (It's half the price of National and 1/4 that of Hertz since my Hertz rate doubled after I booked - that's another issue I've detailed in a separate thread, and it looks like I'm not the only one with it.)
Thanks!

The Hertz issue was due to some glitches on their website displaying the current price. We're not aware of anyone who got charged more than their originally booked rate at the rental counter.

You might want to track your current reservation with AutoSlash using the link below. There's a decent chance we'll find you a better deal.

Thanks, I'll do that. Avis is even cheaper now than my original Hertz quote, so I mightas well keep both. :tu:

I booked AVIS rental with code AWD#D008490 and it says:

"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 company’s email domain (e.g. [MENTION=25805]xyz[/MENTION]company.com) for employment verification purposes when picking up your vehicle."


Any advice for this guys?

If theyre strict with it I could try photoshopping or make a fake letter with a corporate partner of theirs. Anybody know anything?

It looks like this AWD code got out but is only intended for Amazon employees renting under their corporate contract. It isn't the deal where you get an Amazon gift card reward in lieu of points - that requires linking your Amazon account in your profile (where you save favorite AWDs).

If you do use this AWD and don't qualify, note that whatever insurance coverage comes with it won't apply, and your credit card coverage may be denied as well. The rental agency may also require proof of eligibility (e.g. an Amazon employee badge), and reprice your rental at rack rate if you can't produce one. Per the discussion on Doctor of Credit, this seems more likely at off-airport locations, but it's still a risk either way.

Do international airports outside of the USA have Avis Preferred where you bypass the counter (Italy, Spain, etc)? Is there any way to cancel the insurance coverage that comes with the rate and use the credit card insurance instead?

Does anyone know if the counter at Linate or Malpensa airports in Milan have Avis Preferred where you bypass the counter?

As of February 2020 MXP did not. I have had to wait as much as 90 minutes in the past.

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I was also unaware when I booked a week-long rental with Avis with the 60% off discount code. Current reservations are going for 800 plus yikes. I have a backup reservation with Payless of all places... super leery of using them and Id prefer not to if I dont have to. Does anyone have experience with Avis preferred at Reno-Tahoe Airport? Im not sure if I could walk straight to the rental or not-- their website even mentions 'Preferred can show their license at the counter and pick up their copy of the rental agreement' which, if true, might result in asking for proof of ID for that discount code.

Hoping someone out there knows the process at RNO.

At RNO, everyone must go to the desk to get their keys. There's not an agent/guard at the exit of the lot, so they keep the keys locked and only get them when you show your license at the counter.

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In the US. Been using this code for months with no issue (at airport locations) and my most recent "reminder" email came with the "corporate ID" warning.

I'll be flying into Panama City Beach, FL

Anyone have very recent success with this code and no ID? I just used in May with no issue (or email warning).

Any idea what US company it is used for?

It's for Bombardier employees. Avis has definitely been cracking down, not only via the email warnings but agents being told to check for eligibility at the rental counter, so be forewarned.

I have a reservation coming up in a couple of weeks at Embarcadero in San Francisco. I used the Deloitte code A442100 to make the reservation, and got the email warning about using corporate codes, etc. I did used to work at Deloitte, and even have my business cards from there. Wonder if that's enough to pass muster..I never used the code before or rented at this location - so not sure how strict they are. Does anyone have any experience there?

What someone mentioned above in the thread was concerning to me - if there was an accident, I would be concerned that I would not be covered if I used that code. It doesn't look like the Deloitte code includes insurance - so maybe that's only a concern for those types of codes. But if that would happen, I think it could be worth paying some more to avoid any issue down the line.

Sooooo what if I just used vista print to make me a business card for Bombardier? 🤔🤔

As a few of us have noted on here, getting out of the security gate with a car/price is far different than legitimately having the car out. If you're not honest on any of the information (whether or not you have a fake business card showing you work for a company), it's fraud and violating the rental agreement. If you get into an accident under these circumstances, any insurance you have (whether through the AWD, purchased from Avis, through a credit card, and possibly even from your own insurance) will be void and not cover you. While you could save a few $$ on the rental, you're opening up a can of worms for issues down the road that could be many100-1000x more costly than what was saved.

Besides that, announcing that you are thinking of committing fraud is probably not a great idea if your FT handle matches the name you plan on renting under and/or the airport you are next flying into. Just sayin.

Or posting an AWD you're fraudulently using and where you're planning on going...

Where did you see it mentioned that the code doesnt include insurance?

When I made a reservation with the code, it actually looked like it it included roadside assistance, because that option was crossed out and it said "included with awd code". The other insurance options were still available for purchase, so I assumed those weren't included.
A former co-worker of mine from Deloitte told me that we were allowed to use that code and that he's used it many times, but I'm not so sure it's true.

I used to work for the firm as well and I remember there was a "leisure code" available but forgot to save it when i left

With all this "cracking down" by Avis, does that make this thread somewhat obsolete? I imagine anyone with a legit corporate code would get it from their company, rather than a Flyertalk thread. Are there AWD codes that are legit to be used by the general public which offer good savings? I tried the Costco customers one and it wasn't great.

There's an alumni perks website, and you can book cars through there, but the discount wasn't nearly as good as the corporate code. I still have all my old business cards from when I worked there, but I'm not sure if it's enough, and I am concerned, like others have pointed out, about what would happen in some sort of emergency or accident scenario. The younger me would have said screw it, take the risk, but now it doesn't seem worth the potential trouble.

Well, there are still several AWDs that could potentially be used by most of us - Costco, USAA, AAA, most airlines, most hotels, plenty of other organizations, etc.

You are completely right! Sorry, I created this and was frazzled before I even had a chance to really think. Taking my aging mother on a vacation as her dementia is getting worse. Been busy trying to get things together the last few days and this "reminder" just sent me through a loop. It's already an insanely expensive time to travel here and was trying to save where I could. Looks like I'll just roll the dice and hope they don't check. Panama City Beach is a busy airport this time of year -- hopefully they won't take the time. If they do, I'll just chalk it up and pay the walk up price. Thanks for your feedback and advice everyone!

Preferred experience and corporate codes
 

Has any preferred member used a corporate code within the last month in the US been asked to produce proof in any airport location?
As a preferred member, I rearly see any humans when picking up my car. I am heading to LAX in a few weeks and welcome any fresh experiences.

Is there any way to refuse the CDW and insurance when on the corporate AWDs?

I've booked a National Car rental using my corporate code, and I was told both by my corporate liaison and by National that I can decline CDW when I sign the rental agreement. Not sure if it's different with Avis.

Are they less likely to check for Id with Corporate AWDs outside of the US? Sardinia/ Milan in particular? I know the supply /demand issue isn’t there like in The US

Let.us know how it works out without a correct ID.

David

No, 26 rentals in the past year, and not been asked even when I've had to go to the counter (which has happened quite a few times). Only been to larger airport locations within the US recently though.

It's definitely very much alive and kicking: https://www.avis.ie/LatestOffers/Uni...simon-shopping
Reserved a week in a convertible Mustang for 555 Euros picking up at SAN in Oct. including all insurance - not bad at all, and completely legit.
Remember that you will need to use one of the European Avis country sites (avis.ie, avis.fr, avis.ch, avis.it) for bookings to take advantage of the great rates.


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