Why the <bleep> do they give you two keys?
May 28, 2007, 9:10 pm
#16
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A few months ago I rented from EWR and LOST my keys! They wanted $100 to get me new ones. Thankfully I found them before I went back to the AP.
Jun 2, 2007, 10:23 pm
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Jun 4, 2007, 12:36 am
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If they were smart, they'd have one full set of keys at a main location that they would FedEx out to the location. However, they're not that smart.
Jun 10, 2007, 2:11 pm
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I just had this happen this week in Norfolk. Two keys banded together is a real pain. Where do they think a man is going to carry this large set of keys. If they need to keep the extra key with the car then do what Hertz does hide it in the car.
Giving a person two keys with the remotes built into the key is very inconvenient if you normally carry your keys in your pockets. Is this reverse sexual discrimination do all need to carry a hand bag?
Giving a person two keys with the remotes built into the key is very inconvenient if you normally carry your keys in your pockets. Is this reverse sexual discrimination do all need to carry a hand bag?
Dec 30, 2015, 12:38 pm
#23
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Not much has changed with the "too many keys" issue since 2007...but I had a pleasant experience at the HOU National location this week. I got a 2016 Chevy Malibu with only one key fob. Plus, the key tag with the barcode sticker/VIN is made of a lighter plastic than usual, with a standard metal chain instead of the usual thick wire chain.
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
Dec 30, 2015, 1:55 pm
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Not much has changed with the "too many keys" issue since 2007...but I had a pleasant experience at the HOU National location this week. I got a 2016 Chevy Malibu with only one key fob. Plus, the key tag with the barcode sticker/VIN is made of a lighter plastic than usual, with a standard metal chain instead of the usual thick wire chain.
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
Dec 30, 2015, 2:04 pm
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Not much has changed with the "too many keys" issue since 2007...but I had a pleasant experience at the HOU National location this week. I got a 2016 Chevy Malibu with only one key fob. Plus, the key tag with the barcode sticker/VIN is made of a lighter plastic than usual, with a standard metal chain instead of the usual thick wire chain.
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
Dec 30, 2015, 2:36 pm
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Dec 30, 2015, 3:37 pm
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Also, the doors won't lock with a key fob inside.
But +1 to the new flexible barcode tags on the keychains recently. I've noticed that on my last 3-4 rentals from ATL and PHL.
Dec 30, 2015, 4:23 pm
#28
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I've found that if you leave a key fob inside the car and walk away, the car tends to not let you forget. At least, my own personal car starts beeping at me to remind me to come get my key.
Also, the doors won't lock with a key fob inside.
But +1 to the new flexible barcode tags on the keychains recently. I've noticed that on my last 3-4 rentals from ATL and PHL.
Also, the doors won't lock with a key fob inside.
But +1 to the new flexible barcode tags on the keychains recently. I've noticed that on my last 3-4 rentals from ATL and PHL.
Leaving lights on
Key in ignition or fob in vehicle
Leaving this or that system on
Admit it is all good in the long run but after awhile it amounts to sensory overload and you just start ignoring.
Am also not a fan of all electronic entry and ignition systems as any scrip kiddie with malicious intent can access and start your vehicle.
About a year or so ago person or persons were going around Westchester, NY area and taking luxury and high end vehicles. One guy had moved three or four (cannot remember) late model BMW's out into his driveway in order to clean the garage. Next morning they were all gone.... Local LE told the news that it was happening all over; someone had hacked up a key fob and way to start ignition.
Jan 4, 2016, 5:22 am
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Not much has changed with the "too many keys" issue since 2007...but I had a pleasant experience at the HOU National location this week. I got a 2016 Chevy Malibu with only one key fob. Plus, the key tag with the barcode sticker/VIN is made of a lighter plastic than usual, with a standard metal chain instead of the usual thick wire chain.
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
I don't know if this is a one-off or a companywide change, but my pockets are much less bulky with only the one key and the smaller key tag!
Jan 4, 2016, 12:48 pm
#30
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Had one recently where the key had a removable part (keyless start with a removeable key in the fob) where they'd wired the wire through both the fob and the removable key, and there were two keys with it. Made that sucker far more bulky than normal.
Oddly, I've been getting a lot more cars (even quite new ones) with only one key.
Oddly, I've been getting a lot more cars (even quite new ones) with only one key.