Alamo and Coupons - I'm back, Update

[crazywig]

However he was badgered about insurance. Alamo wanted proof that we were insured. In Mass we don't carry insurance cards. Our insurance is listed on our actual car registration which we don't carry around with us. We were paying with AMEX which actually does cover us as well as a secondary insurance but my DH had to really argue with the girl at the desk he said. Finally he was let out without having to purchase insurance.

He said she claimed that FL. law states they need proof of insurance. I have heard of car rental companies asking for proof but I never heard it was a law. The next time we travel we will bring a copy of a car registration and I know have a .pdf file from Amex listing what they cover as well. Which I think is up to 50K, everything smaller than a minivan(they don't cover large SUV's like Suburbans) and they don't cover liability.

oh yes, i got this same exact spiel back in january at Alamo. however, i KNOW i am covered by my insurance so i declined. she kept trying to guilt me. i still declined. i wonder how many people actually fall for that?

 

[Mark P.]

Just to be safe, I always bring a copy of our auto. policy, insurance card and a letter from the insurance co. (with my name and policy # on it) that specifically states my policy covers rental cars.

Probably overkill on my part, but i just don't want to put up with any hassles at pick up...

 

[kjs1976]

DH signed up for QS. He put in the same codes OP mentioned and had the same coupon. The agent at the booth told him to go pick hims car up and give his internet confirmation to the person at the drive up booth. He did, gave them the coupon, and drove out in less than 3 minutes. We are using the same codes and coupon for a mid-size SUV this June. Both DH and DB were able to use QS reservation with them AND do the online check in. This surprised me because according to the rules you shouldn't be able to do online check in with a mid-size SUV and check in, but my bro just did it this weekend and it worked.

 

[lynr]

Months ago I got a great rate on a Standard SUV with the Walmart code. $281 for 11 days. I gave up the coupon discount and checked in online to avoid this business with the insurance.

My question is: Is this pressure about the insurance also happening when your trying to leave the garage? Or is it just when you pick up your car from the counter?

I had this problem with Avis on the last trip so I won't use them again. They were fine with my insurance covering me but wanted to sell me something extra. When I stated that my credit card would pay the difference they argued with us for 15 mins that it wouldn't cover everything.

 

[Aneille]

mis-read your question. Sorry.

 

[Mommy Poppins]

Hi everyone!
We used one of that $25 off coupon for Alamo and I just wanted to report that they never asked us for the coupon at the counter.

I believe the combination for our rental we used was:
Wal-Mart contract 430710, rate code BY and the $25 Alamo coupon D24C

Just wanted to let you all know just in case you were wondering.

We ended up with a Chevy Trailblazer for 6 nights, 7 days for a total of about $115.

Overall, a great experience!

We used the exact same codes/coupons/etc. for our trip 4/21 - 5/6 and also had NO problems. They did not ask to see the coupon and we did check in at the kiosk in the garage. She did try to tell me that I was the only one who could drive the car and I told her that my husband was also listed as an additional driver. She said that was an additional $ per day. I showed her our confirmation where it indicated that an additional driver was included free. She was very nice about it and ust said that they don't see the additional driver for free very often. But, she didn't give me any hassle about adding him or insurance, etc.

We had a Buick Rendevous for 15 nights, 16 days, for a total of $315!

 

[justplaingoofy]

Hi All - what am I doing wrong. I am putting in the following:
Wal-Mart contract 430710, rate code BY and the $25 Alamo coupon D24C
My dates are 8/9 - 8/15
pickup is at the Car Care Center (ORLR72)
Car type 1 - Midsize Chevy Equinox - Final Price with taxes is: 239.46
Car type 2 - Standard SUV - Final Price with taxes is: 246.81

What am I not doing correctly?
Thanks!

For some reason a pickup at Car Care Center or Dolphin have been pricing out double as picking up at MCO. I booked mine early April pick up at MCO because it was half the price... we usually pick up at Dolphin for a couple of days, and return it, but for that price....forget it...

Also, I am in MA too. I was told by my insurance company to make a copy of my policy and keep it with me incase it is ever needed...either at the Alamo counter or if there is an accident

 

[Disneynutbsv]

Where does this coupon come from?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Where does this coupon come from?

Not totally sure...I got the link to the coupon off of these boards. My entire combination came from tips on these boards.

 

[Mark P.]

Where does this coupon come from?

Take your pick
http://www.mousesavers.com/alamo.html#coupons

 

[Disneynutbsv]

Take your pick
http://www.mousesavers.com/alamo.html#coupons

Thanks!!

 

[PlutosFriend]

oh yes, i got this same exact spiel back in january at Alamo. however, i KNOW i am covered by my insurance so i declined. she kept trying to guilt me. i still declined. i wonder how many people actually fall for that?

I think my husband would have, if I would have sent him to the counter alone! Between not being able to understand the agent well since she had an accent, and the scare tactics.

 

[lpbm4]

How do you put in more than 1 coupon code??