I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the unacceptable service my husband and I…read morereceived from Store #2699.
This is not the first issue we have experienced with this location. On two previous occasions, we reserved vehicles only to be informed upon arrival that the vehicle we reserved was not available. Because of those past experiences, my husband took the extra step of calling the store at approximately 2:00 PM on the day of our reservation to confirm that the vehicle was available. We were specifically assured that there were no issues and that the vehicle would be ready for pickup.
Despite that assurance, we were contacted approximately two and a half hours later and informed that there were no vehicles available. At that point, it was too late for us to make alternative arrangements. We had already paid for our Airbnb accommodations and made plans based on the reservation that your company confirmed. We then spent valuable time calling multiple rental companies in an attempt to find another vehicle, but none were available.
What is most concerning is that this situation appears to be the result of poor communication, poor inventory management, and a lack of consideration for customers' time and money. If no vehicle was available, we should have been notified immediately, especially after specifically calling to verify the reservation. Instead, we were given false assurances and left with no reasonable opportunity to make other arrangements.
The situation became even more upsetting when we arrived at the store to seek assistance. Rather than showing empathy or attempting to help resolve the issue, Manager Mauricio treated us with disrespect. While we were trying to understand why our reservation had not been honored, he threatened to call the police on me simply because I remained inside the office seeking answers. At no point did he demonstrate professionalism, customer service, or concern for the hardship this situation created.
As a result of your company's failure to provide the reserved vehicle, we have suffered financial losses, wasted time, emotional distress, and the disruption of important personal plans. My husband had organized a birthday trip for me, including lodging arrangements, and because of your location's actions, those plans are now in jeopardy. A reservation should provide customers with confidence and reliability, not uncertainty and frustration.
I am requesting that this complaint be escalated to a District Manager, Regional Manager, Human Resources representative, or Corporate Customer Relations department for immediate review. I would also like an explanation regarding why reservations continue to be accepted at this location when vehicles are apparently unavailable, and why customers are not being informed in a timely manner.
I believe compensation for the financial losses and inconvenience we experienced should be considered. More importantly, I hope steps are taken to ensure that other customers do not experience the same treatment and lack of service that we did.
I expect a prompt response and a thorough investigation into this matter.