STAY. AWAY. (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED)
I brought my car here because my insurance company is affiliated with them and I was supposed to save $100 on the co-pay. I also rented a vehicle here because it was convenient, also through my insurance company.
When I picked the vehicle, I noted that there were footprints (use your imagination) on the ceiling and that there was a distinct and unpleasant odor in the car. Since it was about a 5 day deal for me, I noted it to lady who did the paperwork and was on my way.
About 10 days later, I picked up my car and the BS began. First: My car would not start and they needed to jump start it. Apparently, no one checked my battery. Second:The mileage on my car had increased by about 300 miles, so someone was using my car, because it doesn't take a 300 mile journey to determine if a car is working. Third: Once I got home, I noticed that the mirror adjustment was not working. I had to drive all the way back to Malone's to get it repaired. This doesn't say much for their quality control or caring about customers time. Fourth: When I was paying, they would not accept my personal check for more than $250, so I had to pay the rest in cash. Not very convenient and pointing to the sign on the desk and telling me it is policy, does not ameliorate the fact that they put the burden on the customer to find out. It was really very silly, since they did take the check from my insurance company for over $2,000.
Finally, the worst experience I had occured later. When I returned the rental car, I asked to have someone inspect the car. Juan told me that it was all good and that If I had filled the tank, I was good. I stated that I had in fact filled the tank with gas and asked that he inspect again, but to no avail. A month later, I got a $100 charged from Hertz on my credit card for cleaning the vehicle. Huh? The vehicle was cleaner when I brought it in than when I picked it up! Garage kept and wiped down every day. I am 62 years old and retired, I have nothing better to do.
Malone's acts as the intermediary for Hertz. They do all the inspections and paperwork, plus the contract is between my Insurance Company and Hertz. But for some reason, I was being charged for "CLEANING" a vehicle that I did not dirty? I don't know what happened to the vehicle between the time I dropped it off and it got back to Hertz. No one called to discuss any issues with the vehicle. But, they just decide to charge my credit card fro $100? Unacceptable. The only reason they had my card number was their claim that if I failed t return the car full with gas, they would have to charge me for it.
So, to say the least, I have lost my trust in this company. When I called, I got this fellow named Manny who tried to call Hertz, but with no success. I have nothing left that I can do and no way to express my displeasure, except for this yelp review. So for those of you considering this company, please make sure that you take my warning seriously. So far, no one has called me to apologize or refund my $100. This is a despicable way to treat customers, and I hope that they discontinue doing so and concentrate on building trust in the community.