Comment on Hertz' AI System That Scans for "Damage" on Rental Cars Is Turning Into an Epic Disaster

AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• callouscomic@lemmy.zip ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I’ve had a lot of good recent experiences with Enterprise (in the US). There’s some interesting services like Turo, but I can’t bring myself to try it yet. Weirdly too personal being other people’s cars.

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  • PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Enterprise and Alamo is owned by the same family which means they aren’t beholden to public shareholders. Usually this means the company is ran better and not as haphazardly as public ones tend to be.

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    • callouscomic@lemmy.zip ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Well, then I guess that explains a lot.

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  • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I imagine Turo is now very similar to AirBnB in most areas, as in these are dedicated rentals, just owned by individuals instead of chains.

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• dethmetaljeff@lemmy.ml ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I recently used Avis, they were totally cromulent.

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  • WindyRebel@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Plus they are worshipped as a god in some sectors of the universe.

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    • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Katniss everdeen

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  • Pieisawesome@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Avis is terrible.

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  • MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I used Avis in a different state for a short car rental and they sent me a hefty bill for some kind of damage below the vehicle a couple months after returning it.

    I refused to pay and will refuse to use them ever again. Your mileage may vary.

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• BigDiction@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I rent through Costco and try to pick Alamo when possible. Avis is decent but they often share a line with Budget which can take forever.

  I’m not a loyalty member of any brand for reference.

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• Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  SIXT and TURO. Maybe price out renting the big truck from Lowe’s/home depot. Or a haul. Both might be cheaper than hertz/enterprise depending on your area.

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  • Simulation6@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Sixt is specifically called out as AI lying about damages in Germany.

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• fritobugger2017@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Enterprise has been good.

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