During this trip, I rented from AVIS twice. The first time, I got scammed. The second time, I made sure to go through all the terms and conditions carefully to avoid being tricked. Now, AVIS requires you to sign and confirm via a tablet, which means you don't get a physical rental agreement and can't confirm specific charges. I picked up the car at Los Angeles Airport and clearly informed the staff that I had already purchased all the necessary insurance and services. However, the AVIS staff still added services like roadside assistance. When they charged my credit card on-site, it was $250, and I asked what the fee was for. The staff replied that it was just a security deposit. After returning the car, AVIS directly charged $125, which I later confirmed through the rental platform was for roadside assistance and insurance services. I feel all charges should be processed on-site during the rental process, which allows you to negotiate with the staff. Deducting the fee after returning the car feels like a hidden trap because the service is already completed and you have no way to negotiate a refund with AVIS at that point.
The car was not cleaned properly (photo evidence available). Staff seemed impatient, and after returning the car one day early (on 3/23), I still haven't received a receipt. Sent an email but got no response (because something was left in the car). I saw many reviews on Xiaohongshu sharing concerns about being accused of damages later and being asked for compensation—this makes me worried. Unlike Budget, no return receipt was issued promptly. Asked on-site about a paper receipt, but they said it would only be electronic.
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