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PTC Traveler
Jan 2, 2026
Good evening,
I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration regarding a situation related to my rental. I am dissatisfied with the customer service I have received so far, as well as the vehicle I was assigned.
Before I begin explaining the situation, I would like to mention that all the individuals I have spoken with, in person and on the phone, have been pleasant and professional.
I was issued a Hyundai Tucson at the Peachtree City, GA, location for RA# XXXXX. This rental is an insurance claim due to an accident. When I received the vehicle, I noticed minor windshield damage (likely from a rock) and smears and streaks on the windows. In addition, the console area was dirty with crumbs and even an old press-on nail. The cleanliness of this rental was slightly disappointing, but we chose to keep it, regardless.
We used the vehicle for a week and realized we would need it for a trip that would take over six hours of driving. During the first week, I also had to have surgery, which has made sitting for extended periods rather uncomfortable. I decided that I needed something a little bigger and more comfortable for the trip.
I reached out to the Peachtree City, GA, office to explore my options. I was willing to pay the difference between what my insurance covers and the total cost. I was pretty surprised when the representative told me it would be over $100/day after insurance, and informed me that the vehicle class I was interested in, Midsize Luxury SUV, was approximately $200/day without insurance. I knew that was inaccurate because I had already priced the rental for the days of my trip, Dec. 30-Jan. 2, and the total was just over $400. I declined the upgrade and reluctantly made a second reservation for my trip. The confirmation number for that reservation was XXXXXXXX, and it was to be picked up at the Peachtree City location. This was for a “Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, or Similar.”
I was scheduled to pick up that reservation on Monday, December 30, at 5:30 p.m. I received a call at 4:10 p.m. that afternoon stating that the branch did not have a vehicle of that class, and the luxury SUVs are not usually available in Peachtree City. This was just over an hour before I was to pick up the vehicle. The representative encouraged me to check with the Atlanta Airport location if I needed a vehicle in that class.
I immediately called Enterprise Reservations and explained my situation. The wonderful individual I spoke with was extremely helpful, and even called other branches in my area to attempt to rectify the problem. Unfortunately, she was unable to locate a vehicle. She informed me she was contacting the district manager to elevate the issue, and that I should hear from the manager or another branch soon. Yet, over 36 hours later, I have not heard anything from the district manager, the branch, or Enterprise Customer Service.
We made the six-plus hour drive today in the Tuscon, quite uncomfortably I might add for someone who had abdominal surgery less than a week ago. To make matters worse, the forward collision-avoidance assist started malfunctioning during the drive today, which is somewhat unsettling. I have attached a picture of the dash indicator for reference.
I am now in New Orleans, LA, with a vehicle that I am not sure is safe to drive. To say that I am disappointed with the rental and overall experience is quite the understatement. I hope this message reaches the appropriate individuals and is addressed appropriately. I am at a loss about what to expect moving forward, as I have not received a response from management yet. I generally do not leave negative reviews online, and I prefer to contact the company to afford them the opportunity to rectify the situation in an acceptable manner.
I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to read my message, and I look forward to your response. Happy New Year!
Sincerely,