101, Report:
#209686
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2006
Budget Rent A Car ripoff double charge scam dishonest employees Milwaukee Wisconsin
On July 1, 2006 my infant daughter and I flew into Milwaukee, WI, and I rented a vehicle from Budget Rent A Car. On July 6, 2006 we arrived at Budget Rent A Car's parking gargage around 6:30 am, due to our flight leaving at 8:00 am.
The gentleman in the parking gargage asked if I...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
102, Report:
#206889
Posted Date:
Aug 19 2006
Budget Rent A Car Charged $250 for alleged scratch on car Ripoff Orlando Florida
Similar to the claims posted by others, Budget rent a car alleged that I returned a car scratched. This was not a new car and the so called scratch was a smudge mark that one frequenly removes from a car with soap and water. This appears to be the latest scam.
Fortunately, I had ...
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Categories: Car Rentals
103, Report:
#203466
Posted Date:
Jul 29 2006
Budget Rent A Car Systems ripoff fraudulent misrepresentation of number of seats in premium car San Francisco Airport California
In making a reservation # 773380215 with Budget Rent A Car System Inc., we specified that we needed a minivan or vehicle that would seat 6 for a family trip to Yosemite from July 13 to 26. The reservation agent specified that a premium car would seat 6 and so a reservation agreement...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
104, Report:
#199367
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2006
Budget Rent A Car ripoff dishonest clerk charges for insurance when declined Seattle Washington
I rented a car at Seattle Tac Budget through Hotwire. When I picked it up, there was a long line at the counter and I had been waiting a while to get service. When I finally got service a new agent had just come on, and proceeded to process me. I was asked if I wanted insurance wh...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
105, Report:
#195081
Posted Date:
Jun 06 2006
Budget Rent A Car System ripoff on bumper damage and insurance fraud Atlanta Georgia
I rented a 2006 Toyota Tundra pick-up from Budget in Denver, Co on 23 marck 2006. On the morning of 27 March 2006 i backed into a pole about 24 inches high in the motel parking lot leaving a dent about the size of a deck of cards in the left rear bumper.
Upon returning the vehicl...
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Categories: Body Work & Repair
106, Report:
#168402
Posted Date:
May 21 2006
Budget Rent A Car Detroit Metro Airport Charges outrageous deposits on credit cards and tried to charge you late fees ripoff Romulus Michigan
I had booked an SUV for a reasonable amount on the Budget wesbite. Two days, with taxes, was around 80.00
Upon my arrival at the Budget counter, I saw a nicer Expedition and wanted to upgrade to it. When the counter person said okay, she swiped my credit card, and then said 'I'm ...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
107, Report:
#192510
Posted Date:
May 21 2006
Budget Rent-A-Car ripoff disappearing reservation, lack of allowing walkaround inspection Port Of Spain
I made an online reservation with Budget Rent-A-Car at Piarco Int'l Airport in Trinidad 2 weeks ago, and when I showed up to pick up the car on May 18, they had no record of my reservation. The reservation still showed up online, and I had the printout in my hand when I presented t...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
108, Report:
#151109
Posted Date:
Apr 17 2006
Budget Rent A Car Not clear in their rental policies Parsippany New Jersey
Reserved a car for a newlywed couple at the Orlando Airport. Had conformation number, everything was a go until the couple tried to pick up the car. Budget claimed that because they were under the age of 25 they could not rent the car to them. There is no place on the website tha...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
109, Report:
#169362
Posted Date:
Jan 18 2006
AAMCO Transmissions ripoff Negligence or Incompetence by AAMCO Gilbert Arizona
My husband brought our 2000 Mitsubishi Monterro Sport SUV to AAMCO Transmission of Gilbert, AZ for a routine transmission service (replacement of fluids, etc.) in preparation for our road trip the next day from Chandler, AZ to Southern, CA. This was to be with our family for Christ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
110, Report:
#166041
Posted Date:
Nov 29 2005
Budget Rent-A-Car System, behind my back unwanted charge bamboozeled liar Ripoff Tulsa Oklahoma
I went on my first-ever across-the-ocean vacation in June and rented a car through Budget. At the terminal, the car rental agent asked if I wanted car insurance. I said no. He tried to pressure me and I again said no. He would not let me sign the contract since I was not the driver,...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
111, Report:
#145022
Posted Date:
Oct 07 2005
BUDGET RENT A CAR RIPOFF DISHONEST FRAUDULENT BILLING I RECEIVED A CHARGE OF $3974.15 ON MY PROVIDIAN VISA FROM BUDGET RENT A CAR THE CAR WAS TAKEN BY KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL ON MARCH 2ND AND AS PER INSTRUCTION BY A BUDGET EMPLOYEE WAS HELD FOR THEM I HAVE ENCLOSED THE INCIDENT NARRATIVE REPORTFILLED BY OFFICER EVEN THOUGH THE RENTAL COMPANY KNEW FULL WELL WHERE THE CAR WAS BEING HELD FOR THEM AND IT WAS NOT IN VIRGINIA BEACH Virginia
On March 25, 2005 I received a charge of $3974.15! on my Providian Visa from the Budget rent a car comp. The car was taken by Kansas Highway Patrol on March 2nd and as per instructions by a Budget employee was held for them. I have enclosed the Incident Narative Report fiiled by off...
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Categories: Car Rentals
112, Report:
#152029
Posted Date:
Aug 02 2005
Budget Rent A Car RIPOFF, Apparently, I'm A Car Thief! Uh Oh... Savannah Georgia
I rented a car online from Budget for pickup on June 19th. It was to be returned on June 27th. During this trip a death in my family occured and I was not able to return the car on the agreed upon date.
Per my contract, I contacted the Savannah, GA location on the 27th to extend...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
113, Report:
#151395
Posted Date:
Jul 27 2005
Budget Rent-A-Car Fraudulent gasoline refueling charge. Tank was filled on way to airport. 10 Pound charge. Guage read full on return. Complaints to counter staff fell on deaf ears. Horrible service. More intent on charging excess fees on already exorbitant rates. London UK United Kingdom
Fraudulent gasoline refueling charge. Tank was filled on way to airport. 10 Pound charge. Guage read full on return. Complaints to counter staff fell on deaf ears. Horrible service. More intent on charging excess fees on already exorbitant rates. Be very careful of contract terms wh...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
114, Report:
#143903
Posted Date:
May 25 2005
Budget Rent A Car took car back early removed $1000+ from my account without my authorization ripoff Laguna Hills California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I'd been renting a car from Budget for about 3 months, usually month to month, sometimes longer. The manager had allowed me to renew the contract for several weeks on end and pay him when I got my paycheck which was great for me because I could deposit my check and know he'd got his...
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Categories: Car Rentals
115, Report:
#125825
Posted Date:
Jan 05 2005
Budget Car Rental ripoff I have written budget about my rental and they have never writen back. Kenner Louisiana
I have written budget about my rental and they have never writen back.
High I just want to tell you how BAD this rental went per My husband 50th Birthday. When we went to pick up our Ford Mustang that was discussed per Corporate Office and assured that they would have one there f...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
116, Report:
#110885
Posted Date:
Sep 30 2004
Jiffy Lube, Car Tec Blew Engine, neglected to repair correctly, will not show proof of work Kent, East Hill Washington
I brought my 1998 Toyota Camry to Jiffy Lube #1118 for an oil change. While I was there, I decided that I would have a transmission flush and engine cleanse performed on the car, as I intended to keep it for the next few years.
During the engine cleanse, the technician put too ...
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Categories: Auto Repair Service
117, Report:
#110242
Posted Date:
Sep 27 2004
Budget Car And Truck Rental customer service will lie to you and hang up on you Parsippany New Jersey (Nationwide)
In July, 2004, I vacationed in Vancouver and rented from the Budget Rent A Car at the Vancouver airport. Big mistake.
The actual rental was fine. When it was over, I dropped the car off and settled the account - routine. The full balance of the rental was charged to my card at th...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
118, Report:
#105937
Posted Date:
Sep 26 2004
Budget Rent A Car Wrong estimates dishonest service Sterling Virginia
My wife and I have rented from Budget often. They seem to have competitive rates. However, we have been surprised to find, on at least 3 occasions (Oakland, CA, and twice in the DC area), that the online estimates they quote are different than what you actually pay. Here's the lo...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
119, Report:
#97733
Posted Date:
Jul 06 2004
A Z Rental/ Budget Rent A Car Rip off and dishonest sales tactics, coersion Albany New York
I needed a rental truck in short notice (3 weeks, which is short notice to rental companies apparently.) I called everywhere and thought I was in luck when Budget Rent A Car said they had exactly what I needed and for the time I needed it. The cost? Well, for 3 days and 240 miles I ...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
120, Report:
#97481
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2004
Budget Rent A Car damage fraud Oak Bluffs Massachusetts
On June 20, 2004 my wife and i rented a vehicle from Budget Rent a Car in Oak Bluffs Marths Vineyard, Ma. When I rented the veh the agent and I did a visual inspection for damage. The vehicle was backed in and the rear bumper was aproximately 3 inches from the front bumper of the v...
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Categories: Car Rentals
121, Report:
#90064
Posted Date:
May 04 2004
Trilegiant Co., Travelers Advantage, Shoppers Advantage. ripoff...unauthorized enrollments in worthless programs, unauthorized billing to my debit card account, all this after my wife rented a car from budget rent a car Norwalk Connecticut
my wife rented a car from budget rent a car, in january of this year....in march I discovered that shoppers advantage had debited and then 7 days later credited my acount in the amount of $89.99. I called them to inquire as to who they were, and why they accessed my personal account...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
122, Report:
#62748
Posted Date:
Jul 04 2003
Budget Rent A Car suprisingly cost renter twice as much as expected ripoff abused & mistreated Indianapolis Indiana
Towards the end of may, I headed to Atlanta,Ga for a job interview. Instead of putting all those miles on my personal vehicle, I decided to rent a car. I went through a website to find the best deal. The website set me up with a car from Budget Rent a Car. I paid online using my...
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Categories: Auto Rentals
123, Report:
#57486
Posted Date:
May 19 2003
Budget Rent A Car ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing deceptive company Columbus Ohio
I rented a car from Budget rent a car, at the Columbus International Airport in Columbus Ohio. They stated to me that the car would cost $159.00 I set this order up on the phone. When I got to the Airport the customer service rep. who helped me was very rude.He asked all kind of que...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental
124, Report:
#55084
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2003
Budget Rent A Car Robbed by Budget Rent A Car Fort Lauderdale Florida
STEER CLEAR OF BUDGET RENT A CAR! I returned a rental car with a full tank of gas to avoid their outrageous $4.78 per gallon refueling fee. -My credit card bill arrived and showed a $38.24 charge for gas! They claim that the tank was empty!
I rented the car in St. Augustine to dr...
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Categories: Car Rentals
125, Report:
#22423
Posted Date:
Jun 10 2002
Budget Rent A Car false accusations of damage to rental vehicle and ignoring my phone calls Houston Texas
I rented a F-150 pick-up during my vacation in Houston and noticed that the truck already had been damaged previous to me renting it. I noticed it had been scratched on the front end about 2 or 3 days into the trip.
I also noticed that the trick had not been cleaned out since ...
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Categories: Auto & Truck Rental