List your Free car upgrades here (Outside of Ultimate Choice)
Dec 15, 2013, 3:05 pm
#3031
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: Amtrak Select Executive, Hertz PC, National EE, IC Diamond Ambassador, ALL Gold, Hyatt Disc
Posts: 531
SFO
PC, No Options
Reserved: C
Assigned: '13 Toyota Prius w/ 7k
PC, No Options
Reserved: C
Assigned: '13 Toyota Prius w/ 7k
Dec 15, 2013, 7:57 pm
#3032
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,800
If you had stopped at "YF 2014 Impala"... heh that'll be the day
-J.
Dec 15, 2013, 10:53 pm
#3033
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: Avios, Skywards, Amex
Posts: 25
I almost always get upgraded as I'm Presidents Circle. The 2 best times this happend where as follows
1) Dubai Airport
Booked a C or D I think. Turned up and asked if they had anything I could upgrade to. They politely said there was nothing available. Then I pulled out my Presidents Circle card, and the guy was straight on the phone to the depot telling them "I have a presidents circle here now - you need to bring me something". 15 minutes later theres a Lexus LS330 waiting for me outside - very nice!
2) Munich Airport. I booked a convertible BMW 3 Series.
Turned up and asked if they had anything to upgrade me to. They told me they did, but it wouldn't be a convertible. I explained I was driving around Europe (All the way to Spain) and wanted a convertible. Then they realised the car the BMW they had assigned to me was due for service anyway so guess what, they gave me a convertible Jag XKR - and yes guys it is true that on some of the German highways you have no speed restrictions! probably the best trip of my life I put 8000 km onto that car in 10 days!
The moral of the story if there is one is that in both cases - and others where I get amazing upgrades, I go when they aren't too busy - find someone who looks friendly and then just start chatting with them. A little bit of good rapport goes a lot further than demanding you get an upgrade which usually fails!
1) Dubai Airport
Booked a C or D I think. Turned up and asked if they had anything I could upgrade to. They politely said there was nothing available. Then I pulled out my Presidents Circle card, and the guy was straight on the phone to the depot telling them "I have a presidents circle here now - you need to bring me something". 15 minutes later theres a Lexus LS330 waiting for me outside - very nice!
2) Munich Airport. I booked a convertible BMW 3 Series.
Turned up and asked if they had anything to upgrade me to. They told me they did, but it wouldn't be a convertible. I explained I was driving around Europe (All the way to Spain) and wanted a convertible. Then they realised the car the BMW they had assigned to me was due for service anyway so guess what, they gave me a convertible Jag XKR - and yes guys it is true that on some of the German highways you have no speed restrictions! probably the best trip of my life I put 8000 km onto that car in 10 days!
The moral of the story if there is one is that in both cases - and others where I get amazing upgrades, I go when they aren't too busy - find someone who looks friendly and then just start chatting with them. A little bit of good rapport goes a lot further than demanding you get an upgrade which usually fails!
Dec 15, 2013, 11:22 pm
#3034
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: Amtrak Select Executive, Hertz PC, National EE, IC Diamond Ambassador, ALL Gold, Hyatt Disc
Posts: 531
I almost always get upgraded as I'm Presidents Circle. The 2 best times this happend where as follows
1) Dubai Airport
Booked a C or D I think. Turned up and asked if they had anything I could upgrade to. They politely said there was nothing available. Then I pulled out my Presidents Circle card, and the guy was straight on the phone to the depot telling them "I have a presidents circle here now - you need to bring me something". 15 minutes later theres a Lexus LS330 waiting for me outside - very nice!
2) Munich Airport. I booked a convertible BMW 3 Series.
Turned up and asked if they had anything to upgrade me to. They told me they did, but it wouldn't be a convertible. I explained I was driving around Europe (All the way to Spain) and wanted a convertible. Then they realised the car the BMW they had assigned to me was due for service anyway so guess what, they gave me a convertible Jag XKR - and yes guys it is true that on some of the German highways you have no speed restrictions! probably the best trip of my life I put 8000 km onto that car in 10 days!
The moral of the story if there is one is that in both cases - and others where I get amazing upgrades, I go when they aren't too busy - find someone who looks friendly and then just start chatting with them. A little bit of good rapport goes a lot further than demanding you get an upgrade which usually fails!
1) Dubai Airport
Booked a C or D I think. Turned up and asked if they had anything I could upgrade to. They politely said there was nothing available. Then I pulled out my Presidents Circle card, and the guy was straight on the phone to the depot telling them "I have a presidents circle here now - you need to bring me something". 15 minutes later theres a Lexus LS330 waiting for me outside - very nice!
2) Munich Airport. I booked a convertible BMW 3 Series.
Turned up and asked if they had anything to upgrade me to. They told me they did, but it wouldn't be a convertible. I explained I was driving around Europe (All the way to Spain) and wanted a convertible. Then they realised the car the BMW they had assigned to me was due for service anyway so guess what, they gave me a convertible Jag XKR - and yes guys it is true that on some of the German highways you have no speed restrictions! probably the best trip of my life I put 8000 km onto that car in 10 days!
The moral of the story if there is one is that in both cases - and others where I get amazing upgrades, I go when they aren't too busy - find someone who looks friendly and then just start chatting with them. A little bit of good rapport goes a lot further than demanding you get an upgrade which usually fails!
Point is: I don't go in expecting the best or a nice upgrade, I just go in with the (hopefully reasonable) expectation that Hertz will keep up their end of the deal and follow the minimum 1-Car Class Guaranteed Upgrade up to a G for PC's and I for Plat's. Anything beyond that I see as bonus points for them in terms of keeping a customer happy.
And as stated... a good rapport goes a long way as well.
Dec 16, 2013, 9:10 am
#3035
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Gold 0.663MM, MR LT Titanium, IHG Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 742
New York, NY - East 12th Street HLE
Luxury - Buick Lacrosse or similar
President's Circle, no options
Received: 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE (YI) | Neverlost | 15414 miles | MA plates
I later made the expensive mistake of losing the keys to this car
Luxury - Buick Lacrosse or similar
President's Circle, no options
Received: 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE (YI) | Neverlost | 15414 miles | MA plates
I later made the expensive mistake of losing the keys to this car
Dec 18, 2013, 10:23 am
#3036
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
LHR
Premium automatic (G) - Audi 4 or similar
None
Yes - Volvo XC60 w/satnav (L6)
DUB
Luxury automatic (I) - BMW 520d or similar
None
Yes - Range Rover Sport (Y6)
Premium automatic (G) - Audi 4 or similar
None
Yes - Volvo XC60 w/satnav (L6)
DUB
Luxury automatic (I) - BMW 520d or similar
None
Yes - Range Rover Sport (Y6)
Dec 18, 2013, 2:40 pm
#3037
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Gold 0.663MM, MR LT Titanium, IHG Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 742
FNT
Full-Size (F) - Dodge Avenger or similar
President's Circle, no options
Received: 2013 Nissan Altima S (F6) | 26547 miles | TX plates
Full-Size (F) - Dodge Avenger or similar
President's Circle, no options
Received: 2013 Nissan Altima S (F6) | 26547 miles | TX plates
Dec 18, 2013, 8:22 pm
#3038
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 2
- West Board 8201 Richmond HLE
- Intermediate (ICAR)
- No
- Yes!! and thats a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (U)
I was really surprise they upgrade this car class to me because I am underage (only 20).
When I was signing up the contract with agent, the manager steps in and chat with me. I ask him which car I will get. He said I am getting the ford focus but I can get the Camaro if i want to. I said sure! But if it is a free upgrade haha.
He pause for a second and said "Yea, sure! why not"
The car is in very good condition with a really bright red color. :P
- Intermediate (ICAR)
- No
- Yes!! and thats a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (U)
I was really surprise they upgrade this car class to me because I am underage (only 20).
When I was signing up the contract with agent, the manager steps in and chat with me. I ask him which car I will get. He said I am getting the ford focus but I can get the Camaro if i want to. I said sure! But if it is a free upgrade haha.
He pause for a second and said "Yea, sure! why not"
The car is in very good condition with a really bright red color. :P
Dec 18, 2013, 8:32 pm
#3039
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,800
- West Board 8201 Richmond HLE
- Intermediate (ICAR)
- No
- Yes!! and thats a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (U)
I was really surprise they upgrade this car class to me because I am underage (only 20).
When I was signing up the contract with agent, the manager steps in and chat with me. I ask him which car I will get. He said I am getting the ford focus but I can get the Camaro if i want to. I said sure! But if it is a free upgrade haha.
He pause for a second and said "Yea, sure! why not"
The car is in very good condition with a really bright red color. :P
- Intermediate (ICAR)
- No
- Yes!! and thats a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (U)
I was really surprise they upgrade this car class to me because I am underage (only 20).
When I was signing up the contract with agent, the manager steps in and chat with me. I ask him which car I will get. He said I am getting the ford focus but I can get the Camaro if i want to. I said sure! But if it is a free upgrade haha.
He pause for a second and said "Yea, sure! why not"
The car is in very good condition with a really bright red color. :P
Looking back I paid more than I should have, but considering I was underage I thought it was a steal.Welcome to FT and may the good upgrades keep on flowing
-J.
Dec 24, 2013, 9:00 pm
#3040
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YEG
Posts: 3,717
CYOW
Reserved G ( 2free weeks)
no options
Received YI Chrysler 300c w/moonroof but no nav :s
Has anyone seen a 300c as YI before?
Reserved G ( 2free weeks)
no options
Received YI Chrysler 300c w/moonroof but no nav :s
Has anyone seen a 300c as YI before?
Dec 25, 2013, 7:27 am
#3041
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tonbridge
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 2,034
GVA
Booked K (Ford Kuga or similar)
No options
Upgraded to X Volvo XC70 (4WD with Sat Nav, heated leather seats, rear parking sensors).
Nice upgrade for our ski trip, as easier to fit in skis than a Kuga would have been. I specified 'presidents circle please upgrade, must be SUV' in the booking.
Booked K (Ford Kuga or similar)
No options
Upgraded to X Volvo XC70 (4WD with Sat Nav, heated leather seats, rear parking sensors).
Nice upgrade for our ski trip, as easier to fit in skis than a Kuga would have been. I specified 'presidents circle please upgrade, must be SUV' in the booking.
Dec 25, 2013, 11:33 am
#3042
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,614
Edmonton Southside
Booked Compact
PC
Received 2012 base Impala with 50K miles. Had to stop by airport to swap as there was cat hair everywhere and the exhaust was falling off and hitting the pavement. Got YF Passat, my favorite F.
Booked Compact
PC
Received 2012 base Impala with 50K miles. Had to stop by airport to swap as there was cat hair everywhere and the exhaust was falling off and hitting the pavement. Got YF Passat, my favorite F.
Dec 25, 2013, 7:04 pm
#3043
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,069
Jersey City HLE
Reserved: F
Received: L 2012 Dodge Journey SXT AWD with working Sirius/XM and 48,000 miles on the odometer. A little tired (and thirsty) but still pretty fun to drive.
Reserved: F
Received: L 2012 Dodge Journey SXT AWD with working Sirius/XM and 48,000 miles on the odometer. A little tired (and thirsty) but still pretty fun to drive.
Dec 26, 2013, 2:49 pm
#3044
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: PHX/NYC/LA
Programs: AA Plt, Marriott Gold, National EE, Hertz PC, El Mambero De Mucci, PWP Aide to Generalissimo Godot
Posts: 4,894
Any of the Plats get any good upgrades lately? I didn't rent much in 2013 but will definitely do so for 2014...
Dec 27, 2013, 9:05 am
#3045
Used to be ' simz '
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kolkata, India
Programs: Does it matter..??? It doesn't matter to them
Posts: 1,129
My fav HLE of all Hertz locations around the world.. the staff are an absolute delight and the Manager Mike (and earlier Frank) are very good at taking care of customers..