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| Originally Posted by Unregistered I use this all the time. Be up front with the rental monkey that you know how his zoo operates and that you'll be prepared to feed him plenty of bananas and peanuts if he does the right tricks. Meaning, if he gives you a good break on rate and miles, that you'll take the dub but only if he gives you the best corporate dub rate (then say you work for that company). To sweeten the deal, tell the anxious little ERAC simian that you'll also split the contract up into smaller periods (i.e., four-day rental becomes four separate one-day rentals). Without having to inform his apeship of the obvious, he'll know that this means an easy way for him to bump up his dub numbers. Also, let the monkey know that you're prepared to write him a stellar letter of commendation to his RVP and ARM if he dances to the tune you're grinding out. And actually follow through with this letter, since it will further build the relationship on your terms. The cool thing about doing this is that everyone wins: You get a car at a great rate with good miles and complete coverage for a near song and the chimp-man-zee gets those numbers he so slavishly desires! |
This is actually an awesome idea! I've never heard of this, but it is truly a win-win. A customer who did this would be treated like Jesus in any branch.