Rented a car, did the usual pre-rental check with the agent. Upon return, he noted a clear coat scratch on the right rear passenger door. I saw it too, photographed it, and acknowledeged it by signing the Enterprise Accident Damage Report - which states ONLY "Scratch right rear door." Looked like a shopping cart ding. I signed off that the right rear door was scratched.
Imagine my surprise when I got a bill for $497 that itemized several lines for:
Rocker Panel Molding
Front Door Shell
Front Door Belt Molding
Front Door Mirror Cover
Front Outer Door Handle
Quarter Panel
Fuel Filler Door Paint
Fuel Filler Door Labor
Inner Quarter Shield
Taillamp Assembly
Rear Bumper Cover
Absolutely NOTHING about FRONT DOOR, BUMPER, FUEL DOOR, MIRROR, or BUMPER was noted when I returned the car. Looks like Enterprise took advantage of my acknowledgement of MY damage to bill me for ALL the little damage on the car.
I wrote them a check (fairly generous, I think) for about $330, which should easily cover the door scratch (and more.) They continue to bill me "for the balance."
I KEPT ALL THE RECEIPTS, DAMAGE REPORT, PHOTOS, AND CORRESPONDANCE. If this doesn't border on a class-action lawsuit, at least it's attempted fraud.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
St. Louis,#2UPDATE Employee
Fri, May 23, 2014
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. As customer service is of the utmost importance to us, we would like the opportunity to look into this for you. Please contact us at [email protected] with the complete details. Include the exact rental location, your contact information, rental agreement or reservation number and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please place reference number 140523-000868 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Carol H.
Social Media Coordinator
Enterprise Rent A Car