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Find a Location

Phoenix Car Rental has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Phoenix Car Rental

      2934 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85008-3619

    • Phoenix Car Rental

      3625 W Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85019-3515

    Business ProfileforPhoenix Car Rental

    Auto Rentals and Leasing
    Multi Location Business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Licensing:
    BBB confirmed that Phoenix Car Rental had not obtained a necessary license from Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI). BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - http://www.azinsurance.gov - (602) 364-2499

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:

    BBB has received information that rental car agreements/quotes are raised and not honored upon vehicle pick up or drop off from Phoenix Car Rental which may result in unauthorized credit/debit card charges. BBB contacted Phoenix Car rental regarding current business practices and requested the business to provide documentation of their deposit and refund policies. The business did not respond.

    In addition, the Arizona Attorney General filed a Consumer Fraud lawsuit against the business on March 4, 2014. Click here for details.

    According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumers should ask about fees prior to renting a vehicle:

    •Taxes
    •Early or Late Return Fees
    •Airport Surcharges
    •Fuel Charges
    •Mileage Fees
    •Roadside Assistance Fees
    •Out-of-State Charges
    •Drop-Off Fees
    •Equipment-Rental Fees
    •Additional-Driver Fees
    •Underage-Driver Fees

    For more information, you may wish to contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov or on 877-382-4357.

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 7 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    18 complaints closed in last 3 years

    8 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

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    Overview

    This business offers car rental services.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Phoenix Car Rental has 2 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Phoenix Car Rental

        2934 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85008-3619

      • Phoenix Car Rental

        3625 W Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85019-3515

      Location of This Business
      2934 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008-3619
      BBB File Opened:
      9/1/1989
      Years in Business:
      36
      Business Started:
      4/1/1988
      Business Started Locally:
      4/1/1988
      Date of New Ownership:
      10/7/2013
      Type of Entity:
      Sole Proprietorship
      Alternate Business Name
      • PCR Leasing
      • A-AAAble Rental, LTD
      • D S Rentco, Inc.
      • Phoenix Car Rental, LLC
      • Saban Rent-A-Car, LLC
      Business Management
      • Mr. James Spadafore, Owner
      • Mr. Otis Greenwood, Owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. James Spadafore, Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. James Spadafore, Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

      Email Addresses

      Website Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      18 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      06/25/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      On 05/29/24 I rented a van from Phoenix Discount Van and SUV rentals located on *************************************************************************, Phone Number ************. I was previously phone quoted a price of $649 for the rental. The rental was for pickup on 05/29 and drop off on 06/05. When I picked up the van on 05/29, I was charged $814 on my credit card. I asked why the amount was different and the employee said that it was taxes. I was confused by this statement because this amounted to approximately 25% tax. I returned the van on 06/05/24 and asked for a receipt that indicated the taxes I paid. The employees gave me receipt (attachment #2) that did not show taxes. I repeated that I would like a receipt that indicates the taxes I paid. The employees said that they would need a manager to send me a receipt via email that indicates the taxes. I received an email several days letter with a receipt (receipt attachment #1) that again, did not indicate the taxes I paid. I responded to the email stating that I need a receipt that indicates the taxes I paid. I never received a response. I am requesting a receipt that indicates the taxes I paid. Finally, I feel was overcharged and taken advantage of. I believe this company does this when they know people are preoccupied with the stress of a trip. Final note: Their website venrentalphoenix.com says that they do not charge airport fees.

      Customer Reviews

      7 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Paula C

      1 star

      12/10/2023

      We recently rented a car from this business. The cars on the lot are NOTHING like the ones shown on the website. Very deceptive to say the least. Its a bait and switch for sure. We were quoted a price on the phone arrived to find extra fees added and the cost more than doubled. The car was not fit to be on the road. Old banged up interior destroyed, windows dirty you could not see out of them and they would not roll down, check engine light on. Junk yard ready. This business should be investigated and closed down immediately. Buyer beware!!!! Dont waste your time or your money at this place.

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