Waited too long, the computer crashed

The service was okay. They recommended insurance, but it wasn't mandatory and they didn't push it. There was an incident with the car, and the customer service manager was quite helpful, but I haven't received the compensation yet, so I'm unsure of the final outcome.

This was my first car rental experience in the U.S. After leaving Los Angeles Airport, I had to look for the rental company shuttle at the roadside, there's a designated stop nearby that takes some searching. Once at the store, the pickup was fairly smooth with no extra sale fees. However, the originally booked mid-size SUV was replaced with a compact Chevrolet Equinox. The staff told us there were no cars of the booked type available. Although we weren't happy about it, the given car was newer and could still fit our luggage, so we accepted it. During this trip, we rented cars from three different companies and encountered issues each time. This was the least problematic experience.

The service attitude was average. I especially didn't like how they proactively recommended upgrading to other car models or additional insurance. Also, I had an unusual experience with the fuel policy this time. In past rentals, cars were given and returned with a full tank. However, this time I missed that the contract had a 'FPO Accepted' clause, meaning 'Fuel Purchase Option.' This led to an extra charge for a full tank of fuel, including taxes and service fees, amounting to nearly $40, even though I returned the car with a full tank. Fortunately, I noticed this when I rented another car right after returning the first one, and I requested a refund. Currently, I'm waiting for the refund. Reminder to all rental friends: always clarify any fees you don't understand!

I didn't have to reverse the car and didn't need to ask for a refund.