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Title: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: duggs on 31 July 2010, 21:57:04

I've heard that if you slip the guys  behind the counter a bit of cash at USA car hire companies that you can often swing a "upgrade".

My question is has anyone tried it, does it work and how much is "a bit of cash" on these occasions ?

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: hercules on 31 July 2010, 22:04:57

youve got to ask yourself how much would you risk a bollocking for or even dismissal,if i knew i could get away with it id want at least a meal out for me the the wife and kids

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: duggs on 31 July 2010, 23:20:34

Thats 10 bucks at McDonalds then ?

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: Broomies Mate on 31 July 2010, 23:28:46

I'd suggest you have heard wrong.  The likes of Avis, Hertz, Dollar etc have so many staff in their offices, it would be impossible to 'bribe'.

I generally ask politely if they have anything available at no extra cost.  It's rare I end up with the same 'class' of car that I booked..... then again, I always book something 'half decent' anyways.

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 August 2010, 14:22:04

In the US I have always obtained an up grade without even asking! 8-) 8-) :y

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 01 August 2010, 19:45:21

Can i come on holiday with you then lizzie????? ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 August 2010, 19:53:03

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Can i come on holiday with you then lizzie????? ;D ;D

Yes, if you pay Bertie! :y :y  But it must be for three weeks driving across the States :D :D :D ;) ;)

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 August 2010, 20:33:39

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Can i come on holiday with you then lizzie????? ;D ;D

Yes, if you pay Bertie! :y :y  But it must be for three weeks driving across the States :D :D :D ;) ;)

and Lizzie wants to drive.   :y

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 August 2010, 22:06:33

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Can i come on holiday with you then lizzie????? ;D ;D

Yes, if you pay Bertie! :y :y  But it must be for three weeks driving across the States :D :D :D ;) ;)

and Lizzie wants to drive.   :y

Too true Skruntie! :D :D :D :y :y :y

Title: Re: Bribing the Car Hire guys !
Post by: pedroMV6 on 01 August 2010, 22:21:29

Last time I was in Florida, went to the rental building at sanford airport where I was asked if I wanted an upgrade to a Saturn Vue V6 (basically a Vauxhall Antara) for free - had booked a small family hatchback.
Well chuffed and loved driving the Vue for 2 weeks.
Got my card statement later and was charged $210 for the 'free' upgrade, so rang Mastercard, told them, they took it off after seeing a copy of the agreement (the one I was emailed) showing a 'small family hatchback' I had booked.
Result!
Really can't remember the company, but Dollar rings a bell.