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Avis Car Rental

3.0 (18 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Rent here if ya wanna be talked to and treated like less while spending your hard earned money the manager Sam does that pretty good

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Highly recommended! I've picked up and dropped off cars here over the years and this location has always been great.

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Sam was really easy to work with and very helpful! Very clean car at pickup! Thank you!

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“I've been renting from Sam for about a year now, and he is my new go-to car rental guru, and we rent often.”

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Budget Truck Rental

Budget Truck Rental

2.0(3 reviews)
1.0 mi

I reserved a truck online to pick up at 5 pm for their Ankeny, Iowa location. The day of, Budget…read moreTruck informed me that I must go to a different location, 10 miles out of the way, and they would not waive the extra mileage that would count against my trip. I arrived at the new location in Des Moines at 4:55, 5 minutes prior to my pick-up time. Upon arrival, no one was there to help me. I tried calling their location's number and Budget Trucks' main help number, and I received no answer for 15 minutes. Once I was finally able to get on the phone with someone, they informed me that I would not be able to get a moving truck for a couple of hours and that I would have to drive to an even further location (that would still count against my mileage). I was forced to find another moving truck (which was basically impossible) for the next day. All in all, we canceled the reservation, but I would never go to this place again.

Budget was the only company to have a truck available for our move when we needed a second truck…read more Customer service was lacking from the location in Omaha Nebraska where we rented it but we were super desperate for a truck. And so greatful to get our possession here. Their prices are so much higher than other companies such as Uhaul, but we were in desperate need of a moving truck. The truck was nice, it didn't break down like our Uhaul. It had a very roomy back. Even though the deck was higher it was easy to load and unload with the ramp. We dropped the truck off there was a bit of paperwork to fill out in the after hours drop box. Which was convenient.

Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

4.0(27 reviews)
1.3 mi
Certified professionals
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They're complete vehicle inspection is very detailed and they provide pictures of everything. They…read moreinspected with an estimate of how long everything should last.

Scheduled an appointment for an inspection for a roaring sound coming from the car. The person who…read morehelped me upon entering (was welcoming) did not disclose any cost for the service. They quoted me just under $3,000 to change the gaskets, replace the catalytic convertor, and a myriad of other parts and services related to replacing the exhaust system. They also recommended I change the spark plugs. I had new spark plugs installed less than 100 miles earlier. When I asked them about this, they said it was only a "mileage based recommendation". Why should I trust any of their other diagnoses if they wanted $205 to replace spark plugs I just had installed? When I declined the service, the guy assisting me at the counter requested $49 "to throw at the technician". Not wanting an argument at the counter, I paid and figured I'd dispute the charges later. They put on a good front with the bottled water, shuttle service, and Biblical references on their website. They seem to have forgotten Matthew 22:39; the first verse they quote..."Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" I was able to go to a local shop and they welded/fixed the flex pipe for $120 without any of the BS.

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Avis

Avis

2.0(6 reviews)
6.7 mi

For an upcoming Independence Day weekend trip with my family - we decided to rent an SUV to haul…read morethe family and all the things that a family needs for a weekend trip. After reviewing rates - I found this Avis in Johnston had some decent rates for the Independence Day weekend. I'm a frequent renter, but this would be the first time with Avis in Johnston. I arrived at this location on July 3rd and was greeted promptly by Omar (who is the owner/operator of this location). He said he was finishing with a customer and would help me next. Once it was my turn - Omar worked on processing my reservation. He had indicated that it has been a crazy day and at the time I was picking up my SUV mid-afternoon - he had indicated that he had 35 rentals to get picked up before closing time at 6PM. I told him this was my first time with this location and he thanked me for my business and as a token of that, he upgraded me from an intermediate SUV to a standard SUV (which when you're hauling a family and luggage, additional room is always welcomed) :). Finished up the paperwork and was on the road with a 2019 GMC Terrain. Later that night - I was going to load up the SUV with luggage and whatnot and the entire rear cargo area was not cleaned. There was debris everywhere and a partially opened case of water remained. I was shocked - as a consumer, I shouldn't have to check to ensure that the INSIDE is cleaned. Someone missed the mark, and because of that - my family was the one who was impacted. Unfortunately, with the July 4th being the next day and the location being closed for the day, I called the AVIS Preferred Plus hotline, and talked with them. They apologized for the inconvenience and offered to exchange the car...at the Des Moines Airport since this branch was closed. I called the location to make sure they they did have a vehicle to exchange with since AVIS customer support could not verify as they only accept inbound calls and cannot make outbound calls. The agent on the phone was helpful. When I arrived to the airport, the exchange paperwork was pre-printed and car was selected and was on my way. The Airport apologized for the negligence that the Johnston location showed and ensured that the vehicle I was receiving from them was clean and they were spot on. The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was spotless. Well oiled machine at Avis DSM! When I returned the vehicle to the Johnston location, Omar was working. When I told him about the issue - he acted like I was telling a lie - nonchalant attitude. He explained that with so many cars going out that day - things can happen. In fact, he said he WISHED HE DID NOT give me an upgrade as he drove an SUV earlier in the day that was cleaned. Who tells a customer that they wished they haven't given them an upgrade!? I was taken aback when he said that. He did not offer any compensation for the issue until I asked. At that point and after looking at the system - he took $20 off the bill as that is all that "management" would allow him to do. He did give me his personal cell phone number and asked that I texted him the pictures I took of the dirty interior. He also said that he would "put me on his list" (not sure what that means) and that this would not happen again the next time. Overall, it was an interesting experience; I certainly want to try this location again and put a full five-star review. However, if you tell a customer that "you wished you hadn't given the upgrade" it's hard to not remember that when choosing a rental car agency.

This AVIS location meets and exceeds all my expectations. The staff is very friendly and efficient…read more- the cars are comfortable, clean, and well maintained. I often have to adjust my plans, and they are very accommodating. I highly recommend AVIS and this location in particular.

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This was after the car was supposedly "cleaned"

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