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Auto Rentals and Leasing

ACE Rent A Car

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Customer Complaints Summary

416 total complaints in the last 3 years.
163 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:04/15/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I rented an Elantra SEL, VIN number *****************, from Ace Rent A Car, ********************************************************************* *****. I rented it from Jan. *****, 2024.I backed it into a snowbank causing a slight dent. I filed for insurance with *************************** They paid the all of the damage--about $980 promptly. They did not pay the $94.39 fee for loss of use because *** refused to provide proof of payment OR a vehicle use log. So, I think *** either didn't fix the car or didn't need it and it's just squeezing more money out of consumer. Stealing it, in fact. I would like that $94.39 back please. Thank you very much for your help! ****
Business Response
Date: 04/17/2024
Hello ****,
Loss of use is applied to any damage claim as that vehicle was not able to be rented out during the time it was being repaired. Unfortunately, no refund will be awarded for this charge.
Thank you
Initial Complaint
Date:04/15/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I booked a reservation for a car rental in ********* as a pay on arrival through Priceline. Upon arrival at the pickup I was charged a higher rate for the rental stating that the since I didn't prepay that the rates changed. Nowhere was I notified of any changes to my itinerary until my arrival. $300 of the $640 I was charged is a deposit that I will get back on returning the vehicle, which I understand. I am looking to be compensated the difference between my quoted itinerary (which is attached to this) and what I was billed.
Business Response
Date: 04/16/2024
Hello *****,
The difference in cost is due to you signing and agreeing to the purchase of the roadside assistance and loss damage waiver on your rental. These charges are final sale and no refund will be awarded for them. Provided is the signed copy of your rental agreement showing you signed agreeing to the charges.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/16/2024
Attached is my confirmation from Priceline that I was given for my rental. When I arrived I was told that due to me not prepaying that the charges were different and was told by the gentleman at the counter that they could not honor the prices I was given before arrival.

Nowheres did it state that rates could change before arrival otherwise I would have prepaid to get locked into my rates.

Customer Answer
Date: 04/19/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

Attached is my confirmation from Priceline that I was given for my rental. When I arrived I was told that due to me not prepaying that the charges were different and was told by the gentleman at the counter that they could not honor the prices I was given before arrival.
Nowheres did it state that rates could change before arrival otherwise I would have prepaid to get locked into my rates.

Regards,

***************************
Business Response
Date: 04/19/2024
Hello *****,
The only change in cost I show is for the agreed upon roadside assistance and loss damage waiver. These charges were signed for and accepted on your rental agreement. Unfortunately, no refund will be awarded.
Thank you
Initial Complaint
Date:04/11/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I rented a car and paid ****** after being forced to buy additional liability car insurance even though I had already purchased insurance.****** refused to rent to me unless I purchased additional insurance ( he was setting me up) I returned the car in the exact conditions that I received it and I have pictures as well as ****** (the agent) acknowledging damaging. I called them asking about the additional $200 hold on my card and he then said I had an accident and I have already created a claim on the car. I told him that was not true and asked for the claim info so that I can contact someone and get this figured out. He refused to provide me the information and said I would have to call tomorrow and talk to the office. They wrongful charged my card and also fraudulently created a claim using my information.
Business Response
Date: 04/12/2024
Hello *****,
Thank you for reaching out regarding your rental in *****. The insurance you had purchased at the time of rental was only collision and liability is also required which is why you needed to purchase it. The $200 charge from ACE is held until the damage claim is finalized, at that time the $200 will be refunded to you. Damage claims are processed through Rockport Auto Claims who you can reach at ******************************* Unfortunately, once a claim is opened there is nothing on our end we can do.
Thank you
Initial Complaint
Date:04/10/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
Priceline trip number 508-289-305-18 purchase date 3/17/24 for $336.22. I was charged an additional $209.99 for insurance at car pick up on 3/27/24 even though I had insurance already through both my car insurance and credit card company. Ace's on-line policy states that purchasing additional insurance is optional (see picture of website- no where on any website did the policy state any mandatory additional requirements). However, I was told I could not leave with the vehicle unless I agreed to pay more after waiting in line for an hour and traveling for 12 hours with my hungry kids. I did not know where we were in Maui and how we would get another car with everyone on the verge of tears, so I accepted. I found in our unclean rental car (with the check engine light on) rental agreements from the previous two customers that showed they were not charged the additional insurance we were. I tried to call to resolve and my call was not returned. Additional concerns: 1) we were not sure if the customer service agent specifically picked us to mess with as they asked me confirmation if I was gay, 2) we picked Ace Rent A Car because on-line said they had shorter wait times than other agencies though had to wait in the sun 30 minutes for a shuttle, then had to ride the shuttle from the airport (though on priceline it said it was in terminal), then we had to wait 30 more minutes in line. This was misleading. 3) We were concerned about the safety of our vehicle in addition to being over changed which felt like it could have been targeted. It caused undue stress on our trip.
Business Response
Date: 04/11/2024
Hello *********,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us regarding your recent rental in Maui. Per our policies, proof of full coverage insurance must be provided in order to decline the insurance at the counter. Your credit card did cover collision however no proof of liability was provided. I see that 2 calls were made regarding the insurance and you were informed that all insurance sales are final which is correct. Once they are signed for and agreed to on your rental contract, which it was on yours, it can not be refunded or removed. Regarding the vehicle, I do not show any information that issues were brought to the attention of the location to either switch out the vehicle or have it rectified. Unfortunately, no refund or compensation will be awarded.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/11/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

The policy you referred to was not on-line, nor shared at the time of booking. This needs to be available to customers beforehand so that we can provide proof, which if could have provided it if it was properly explained to me. I called twice asking to speak with ****** and do not have a chance to explain my concerns regarding the vehicle. Someone simply took a message for my call to be returned. ****** called back once and left a messaged, I called back as soon as I received the message and no call was returned. This stress negatively impacted my trip and continues to bear a time cost.

Regards,

***********************
Business Response
Date: 04/15/2024
Hello ****,
Per our terms and conditions both on our site and every site you can book with ACE through: Any form of proof of insurance is accepted as long as the full coverage policy is transferable to the rental. ****************** companies are not accepted as they usually will not extend coverage to the rental vehicle. While I understand the frustration, no refund will be awarded for the insurance.
Thank you,
ACE Customer Care
Customer Answer
Date: 04/17/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
I was not asked to provide documentation of full coverage insurance at check in, nor given any information beforehand to have those documents ready to show, as I could have provided these with notice/upon request. All the information I was given beforehand was that insurance was optional. It was not asked for at the time of check in, I was only told I had no other choice. If you review the attachments of the other rental agreements I found in the vehicle, you will see those clients were not charged the ambiguous RPL fee I was. I should have been charged what matched my receipt of $336.22.

Regards,

***********************

Customer Answer
Date: 04/17/2024
*Has the company addressed the issue of the dispute?
They have not.
*If not, why?
They did not provide warning I would be charged additional fees of $219.18. They did not ask for proof of insurance, nor give me chance to provide it. Their policy on-line does not match what they are now claiming on BBB. Insurance is clearly OPTIONAL in their policy statements. What I was charged me does not match what they charged me at the timing of booking as promised.
*Has the company met the agreement they outlined in their response?
The company has been unwilling to acknowledge the hurt they have caused.
Initial Complaint
Date:04/09/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
we were charged for fees that were due to the ignorance of the guy at the counter. he told us that we have to pay for sunpass which hiked up the original booking price. i told him that i spoke to ********* and they told me **** work in ******* but seems like those people at the counter were clueless. i actually called ezpass again after my trip and they confirmed that getting a sunpass was unnecessary
Business Response
Date: 04/10/2024
Hello *****,
Thank you for reaching out regarding the charge for the toll pass during your rental in *******. Our policy is that person SunPasses or EZ Passes can not be used on our rentals and the vehicles are already tied to our account for tolls. You would not have been able to use your personal pass for your rental.
Thank you,
ACE Customer Care
Customer Answer
Date: 04/17/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

thanks for initiating correspondence. I'm not happy with their response reason being that I did a prior booking and got an exact confirmation of what I will be charged. nowhere did it say that it is estimated, or that fees are not yet included. I've been renting cars from different rental companies for over ten years now and never had such an experience. most companies are extremely honest and do not add gimmicks. if ace doesn't accept credit card insurance they should specify that in advance, as well as if their cars are automatically connected to sun pass I should have been made aware of that before confirming. I knew I'm pay $96.01, and ended up paying over $200 due to surprise fees. I came prepared, equipped with my ********** and my credit card which always covers rental insurance. in addition, trying to reach them has been very difficult- unfortunately this was the best way to get a cordial response. I also mentioned when I tried calling and writing to them that negotiating and figuring out the details was not an option as this trip was solely to take care of my 96yr old grandmother who was awaiting our arrival. she was home alone and we needed to get there asap.
i thank you for your time and willingness to help

Regards,

***********************************

Business Response
Date: 04/18/2024
Hello *****,
Your credit card insurance was accepted however that only covers collision and per our policies, collision and liability are both required which is why you were billed for liability. I understand your frustration with the toll pass and our policies on this, please be assured this will be addressed to ensure that all information is being provided. Unfortunately, no refund will be awarded for your rental.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/18/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

thank you for your response. my frustration is evident because i consider myself and my dealings extremely honest and its extremely upsetting to have a dishonest encounter with a business. if you have different policies regarding insurance, that should be said upfront when making the reservation and not added as a hidden gimmick. in my experience of over ten years in renting cars i have never ever had an instance where additional coverage was needed. granted, you explained that that is your policy, but a bit too late. policies and mandatory fees are futile explanations when it doesn't match the original reservation total. I reiterate, nowhere did it say that it was estimated or approximate.
thank you for your time.

Regards,

***********************************
Initial Complaint
Date:04/08/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 11/6/23, I rented a car from ACE Care Rental in ***********. This was not a pleasant experience by far. The first car smelled of smoke so bad that I could not sit in it. The second car I drove off the lot with but had to return it within 2 hours because the check engine light came on. The third car was moderately okay. I along with my sister return the car on Thursday November 9th. The Ace Rental Rep checked in the vehicle inside an outside with my sister and I present. No dashboard lights, no dents, or scratches. Everting was check as passing. On 3/12/24, I received an envelope in the mail from ******************** stating I owe $2,105.95 for ********* for lost time of vehicle. I called *************************, claims specialist from the ************** he proceeded to tell me that the check engine light came on the next day and the vehicle was taken to the dealership and *** was told that diesel gas was why the check engine light came on. I told ***** that I never put diesel in the car, why would I do that? He asked me if I had the receipts for the gas. I said it is four months later, why would I still have those receipts. I told him they were just trying to ******* money from me. I told him when I checked the vehicle in, there were no lights on the dash, so all of a sudden, the light came on the next day. I asked ***** had he or anyone tried to contact me about this issue, and he stated yes that he had called me several times. I told him he was a liar, if you called, why did you not leave a message if you are calling someone to get money. I pulled all my phone records from November 2023 - March of 2024, and I have no calls from PurCo or Ace Rental. My husband also researched and found out that if you are stupid enough (I am NOT) to put diesel in a vehicle, the car will immediately start to act up and shut down. So, tell me how it is possible that I drove over 40 minutes to the Rental ********** and had no issue with the car if diesel was in it.
Customer Answer
Date: 04/10/2024
Their asking for $2,105.95
For this location
*****************************************
I was trying to send it to the corporate office

Business Response
Date: 04/10/2024
Hello *****,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding the charge for wrong fuel on your rental in *******. Unfortunately, once a claim is opened it does need to be handled directly through PurCo. There is nothing further we are able to do on our end regarding damage claims once processed.
Thank you!
Customer Answer
Date: 04/15/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

You are telling me that there's nothing you can do, because a claim is already submitted through Purco, why wasn't I notified before there was an actual claim?

Regards,

**********************************
Business Response
Date: 04/18/2024
Hello *****,
The location did inform you that a claim was being made for your rental. Unfortunately, there is nothing further on our end we are able to do.
Thank You
Initial Complaint
Date:04/02/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
Booked an Ace car rental at ***** International Airport through booking.com and fully paid. While picking up the rental, *** representative said we needed to buy car insurance. We said we had full coverage on our family car policy, which covers rentals. Ace representative asked for our proof of insurance, checked something on his computer and said that we needed to pay for the difference between what our family policy doesn't cover and the coverage we needed to have on the rental, so we paid for Collision Damage Waiver. I just did confirm with my insurance agent that our family policy covers all damage/loss to rental with the same (generous) limits that we have on our family policy. So, we were lied to and coerced by Ace representative into buying unnecessary coverage for our rental.*** representative also asked us where we were staying and where we were going to drive. We said we were staying in ********, ** and were going to drive around ******** and from/to the airport. He then suggested that we buy all inclusive tolling pass, so we don't pay for individual tolls. Turns out, there are no toll roads in Aventura, so we were again lied to and coerced into buying something useless.All of that cost us $293.92 in addition to what we already paid for the rental itself when we booked it. Rental Agreement No. **********, we picked up the car on 03/19/24 and returned on 03/26/24. Our family car policy is Farmers, policy number *********. We are requesting a refund.
Business Response
Date: 04/04/2024
Hello *******,
I appreciate you bringing this to our attention so that we can review your case regarding this matter. I would love to look into this further if you can email the customer care team directly with your information and proof of your insurance you showed at the time you picked up from ****************** By emailing we will be able to directly communicate with you and can look to rectify this situation.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/05/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

ACE is suggesting I email their customer service directly, but they haven't even provided the email I should use. I already provided the name of my insurance and the number of my policy, however, I am attaching here the insurance card they requested. My personal information is on this insurance card, and it is also on my contract with ACE, Rental Agreement number **********. I would like to get this resolved through BBB and not go directly through ACE customer service.

Regards,

Valeari ******
Business Response
Date: 04/10/2024
Hello Valeari,
The proof of insurance you provided does not state what your policy covers or that it covers a rental vehicle. Per our policies: Proof of FULL INSURANCE COVERAGE that will transfer to the rental vehicle must be presented at the time of pick up. Otherwise you must purchase collision coverage and supplemental liability insurance at the rental counter. As no proof was shown of full coverage that covers a rental vehicle was provided the charges will stand and no refund will be awarded. You are welcome to email ************************************** to dispute the charge further however the charges were accepted and the insurance was used to cover the vehicle for the full time.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/15/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

If "Proof of FULL INSURANCE COVERAGE that will transfer to the rental vehicle" was needed at the time of pick up, your ACE representative should have known about it and requested it from me, don't you think? I could have gone into my insurance online account and pulled it at that time. Instead, your ACE representative took the proof of insurance card that I had, pretended (from what I now understand) to check my coverage online using this card and informed me that there is a discrepancy between my coverage and what is needed for pick up.
Since it is the first time in my almost 60 years that I'm hearing about needing "Proof of FULL INSURANCE COVERAGE that will transfer to the rental vehicle" at the time of rental pick up (as the proof of insurance card had always been enough), I did not have the full document with me. Again, I could have pulled it from my online account right there. Instead, I was coerced into buying unnecessary coverage by your ACE representative.
The same goes for the unnecessary all-inclusive toll charges that I was also lied to about needing and coerced into buying - I stated this in my previous message and you did not even address this issue in your response.

Regards,

Valeari ******
Initial Complaint
Date:03/29/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I rented a vehicle from ace rent a car on December 13 2023. I paid for all of the insurance comprehensive and liability to protect me from any and all issues that *** occur. While I had the vehicle it got a small chip in the windshield from a rock. And now they are harassing me to pay for a new windshield. Again I paid for all the insurance they provided for said vehicle and they are refusing to work with my insurance company who undoubtedly is willing to pay the claim. They have rockport auto claims calling me stating that I need to pay. I don't feel I owe anything since I did already pay for said insurance.
Business Response
Date: 04/01/2024
Hello ****,
The insurance you purchased does not cover windshield or tire damage. In this case you would need to handle the claim through Rockport and your insurance provider.
Thank you
Initial Complaint
Date:03/29/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
2/29/24 received confirmation from priceline of rental car rate $218.05. At Ace rental was charged $245. After returning car received invoice from Ace for $520.89. This included a $59 charge for tolls which I agreed to. They charged me $9.99/gallon for ******************************************************************** option to pay up front. Secondly the tank was over 1/2 full. It would not hold 20 gallons. They also charged and additional $115 in taxes.
Business Response
Date: 04/01/2024
Hello Hope,
Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your recent rental experience in *******. Reviewing your account I do see that the toll pass was signed for and accepted on your rental agreement. Regarding the fuel charge, it is in both our terms and conditions as well as in your signed agreement that fuel is like for like. You have to return the vehicle with at least as much fuel as you were given it at. The vehicle was returned at 3/18 which is why you were billed for 20 gallons of fuel at the agreed upon rate of $9.99/gal. The charges are valid and will stand for your rental.
Thank you,
ACE Customer Care
Initial Complaint
Date:03/27/2024
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I would like to file a complaint against ACE Rent a Car for deceptive and unethical business practices. My family rented a car from ACE (Ref: GTV14791142) at *** via GotRentalCars.com (Ref: *********) for Sept ***** while in ** for my uncle's funeral. My mom picked up our car the evening of Sept 20 and drove to her sister's house in LA. *******, she noticed an odor but was focused on getting to her sister to support her in her loss. It wasn't until my sister and I arrived the next evening that we noticed what had become a rancid smell. We examined the car and noticed a massive stain in the backseat (see photo). This discovery was disgusting and it meant we wouldnt be able to transport my aunt to and from the funeral events as we had planned. In the morning, we called ACE for help. They told us to drive back to *** to exchange the car, but that was impossible as funeral celebrations had begun. We agreed to keep the car in the hotel lot undriven and would return it at the end of our agreed upon rental period, at which point we would be reimbursed for the car we couldnt use. However, when my mom returned the car, she was charged full price.My family was misled by ACE. They withheld information about the vehicle's condition in order to make a profit. Upon further research, I found numerous complaints from other customers who also feel scammed. 69 out of 75 reviews on TripAdvisor rank their experience as terrible." Out of the ***** reviews on Yelp, *** has earned 1.5 stars with the vast majority of the reviews naming feeling scammed by the company.It is unacceptable for ACE to rent damaged and/or contaminated vehicles to trusting customers. I am asking that you look into this pattern of negligence and dishonesty by ACE Rent a Car and demand they change their business practices to prioritize ethical treatment of customers. Please take action so that other families are not put in similarly disrespectful and repulsive situations. Thank you for your time.
Business Response
Date: 03/28/2024
Hello *******,
Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your rental experience in ** in September. I do see that the location provided a discount to you on your rental as well they also offered to exchange the vehicle which was denied. As the vehicle was kept and a discount was offered, no further compensation or refund will be awarded for your rental. Additionally, all vehicles are inspected by an agent and the renter prior to leaving the lot. At this time the stain would have been seen and a different vehicle could have been requested. I hope you will allow ACE to assist you in the future.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 03/30/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

ACE provided us with a 25% refund. Because the car was 100% unusable for our purposes due to ACEs negligence, we are asking for a 100% refund. ACE failed to adequately inspect the interior of the vehicle prior to renting to my family. We ask that ACE take full responsibility for their negligence.

Regards,

*******************************

Business Response
Date: 04/01/2024
Hello *******,
Unfortunately, as the discount was given and an exchange vehicle was offered no further discount or refund will be applied.
Thank you
Customer Answer
Date: 04/03/2024
Better Business Bureau:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined the response would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
ACE Rent a Car has failed to take full responsibility for their negligence.

Regards,

*******************************

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