I chose Hertz in Blue Island because it was next to ABRA, where my car was being repaired. there was only one staff member available with several customers. I had an appt there but it ran late because she had to answer calls check the cars go over things with the customers. She was very polite pleasant, but I did not find this acceptable as a functioning service system when people have other scheduled things to do. it made me late for my checkin at Abra. what cause my anxiety the most was that the new cars don't use keys anymore LOL and when I saw this fob she gave me, I was clueless. so she had to come out with me to at least show me how to get the car started but I was very apprehensive because we didn't go over everything... Just enough to get me going. I was not pleased with the scratches on the outside of the car. she looked around the exterior with me and I showed her every scratch and small areas of paint missing, front license plate was bent I didn't like that. we peeped in so she could show me the button to start the car. at that point I was very afraid to use the car. she told me not to worry about the little dings and scratches that that's usual wear and tear but I did not want to be held responsible for that. The young lady at Abra could see how distraught I was. she actually came out and went over everything in the car with me the things that I would need to know she then backed it out of the stall for me because I never used a backup camera. later in the afternoon I noticed smudge marks on the mirror visors fingerprints like dirt or food or something and looking at the upper part of the car there were dark marks on a light gray. later, I found empty pop cans under the back seat. I called Hertz and spoke to a different staff member to add these marks on the report. she said they only use sanitation wipes on the visors, fabric, etc. I haven't had a rental in over 10 Yrs and it was pristinely clean. Also, it was the only car they had so there were no choices. I think it was bad timing and l am overly sensitive about things like this. I didn't want to return the car and be blamed for all the dings,etc. if you couldn't take the time to straighten out the bent front license plate....come on. The tank was bit under half full. Two days later I filled it up, forgetting it was half full so that's my loss. The car had an odd odor maybe from food. I honestly believe this car was just returned there and they just did a quick wipe down. tire rims, fuel tank dirty. I would only return if I had to, but I insist on better preparation of the car. also the moldings around the rear windows were loose. I drove the car as little as possible. I plan to reach mgr. to discuss. the 3 stars are for the two staff members. read more