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We're just going to say it upfront: this shampoo bar smells like campfires, but it is incredibly effective at fighting flakes and soothing irritated scalps. Cade oil is what gives Soak and Float its distinctive smell; we use it because it works wonders against the microbes that cause dandruff, and it also works to alleviate bothered scalps that are dry and itchy. Lavender oil helps to improve the smell, and works its magic with marigold petals to soothe and clear up irritated scalps. If you have dandruff all you need to do is Soak and Float.
- Don't be a flake: Dandruff happens; its how you wash it that counts. Use our cade oil and lavender bar for best results.
- If there's smoke: It must be cade oil. We use it in Soak and Float for its microbial effect and to soothe dry scalps.
- Wonder oil: We use lavender in all of our ranges for its effectiveness at soothing sore skin and scalps.
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Q:How often should I use it in order to be effective? I´ve just bought one of these and I´m using twice a day because my scalp is on fire, is it ok?Asked on 8/21/2014 by Marcinho from Sweden
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A:I'd recommend using it however often works best for you. If twice a day is working fine, keep it up!Answered on 9/25/2014 by Kayla from LUSH DIRECT
A:I would visit the dermatologist immediately. It seems as If you have a
condition that would best be treated by a professional.Answered on 8/24/2014 by Anonymous
I apologize, I purchased this for a family member and don't know how often to use to be effective. My suggestion would be 1x a day followed by a soothing conditioner such as American Cream.
Sent from Laura's iPadAnswered on 8/22/2014 by Anonymous
Q:What is the best way to store this shampoo bar? I have the tin for it, but it sticks to the bottom of the tin and breaks into pieces. Do you recommend drying it on a paper towel before placing it in a dry shampoo tin? Thanks!Asked on 7/24/2014 by Shelley from Greensboro, NC
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A:The shampoo bar tins are great for storing your shampoo bars. However the shampoo bar shouldn't be wet when you put it in the tin. You can pat it dry with a paper towel or leave it to dry naturally before putting back in the tin.Answered on 9/8/2014 by Anonymous
A:I set my shampoo bars on a soap dish that leys it breathe. Stays dry, never
mushy.Answered on 7/24/2014 by Anonymous
A:I keep mine on a soap dish in my linnen cupboard it smells amazing and stays out of the humid bathroom, the bar would prob stick to the paper towelAnswered on 7/24/2014 by Anonymous
Q:Is this safe for color treated hair?Asked on 4/24/2014 by Kayla
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A:While we don't test on specifically colour treated hair, Soak and Float does not contain sea salt and citrus oils which tend to promote fading, so you should be fine! If you'd like to use a shampoo that's made especially for colour-treated hair, Blousey is the one you should try.Answered on 4/24/2014 by Anonymous
A:I have color treated hair and it didn't seem to affect my color at all. Hopefully someone from the company will address this for you.Answered on 4/24/2014 by Anonymous
Q:Can this product be used on dreadlocks?Asked on 4/11/2014 by Tina
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A:I bought this specifically for my locs, and its perfect so far.Answered on 11/23/2014 by Dee Gleason from Stockton, CA
A:We do not test our products on dreadlocks, so it is difficult for us to guess how this shampoo bar will work. I can say most definitely that the strong, campfire-like scent of the active ingredient (cade oil) in this shampoo bar will probably linger more than it does in non-dreaded hair, and that it will likely be very noticeable.Answered on 5/3/2014 by Kendra M from LUSH Direct
Q:Would this help with psoriasis of the scalp?Asked on 3/25/2014 by Andrea
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A:Soak and Float is made with cade oil and lavender to help balance and soothe irritated and flaky scalps. I would still recommend checking with your dermatologist however, if you are concerned about its reaction to psoriasis.Answered on 3/28/2014 by Kayla from LUSH DIRECT
I have a friend with severe psoriasis of the scalp. She has tried the shampoo and was only slightly improved. This was good for her as nothing had ever helped.
The bar usually lasts 2 1/2 months with daily shampooing if you leave it out to dry every day. If left in the canister it will be gone in about 1 month. I usually only use the canister for travel.
Good luck with the psoriasis controlAnswered on 3/26/2014 by Anonymous
Q:If I would like to use one of your conditioners after this shampoo bar, which one would you recommend me?Asked on 2/27/2014 by Nina from Bogota, Colombia
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A:I think that Jungle's scent or Retread would work wonderfully with the toasty scent of Soak and Float.Answered on 3/28/2014 by Kayla from LUSH DIRECT
A:I wish they had a matching scented conditioner, as the smell is phenomenal, but I have only used the Retread conditioner and the Jungle solid.
Retread works nicely but the Jungle solid I use more for the scent. It lasts a very long time and ta a hit with anyone who can smell your hair but it wasn't the softest conditioner.Answered on 2/28/2014 by Anonymous
A:Happy Happy Joy Joy or Big Solid. They both smell amazing and work great. With Big I put maybe 1/2 tsp. and rub it between hands until it's a paste, then rub that down my hair-usually twice (inside/outside or scalp/tail). Just have to make sure it's totally creamed or else it won't rinse out easily and you're stuck with a butterball in your hair.
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Q:Does the smell linger on your hair after you wash it?Asked on 1/15/2014 by Nancy the Newbie from Barstow, CA
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A:While the scent will not be as strong as when you're using it in the shower, it will linger in your hair subtly once it has dried.Answered on 3/8/2014 by Kendra M from LUSH Direct
A:I bought this for my sister. She said that for her the scent does linger
for some time after using it. Hope this helps.Answered on 1/16/2014 by Anonymous
A:Yes. Faintly, but it does enough that other people have noticed of they are close enough.Answered on 1/16/2014 by Anonymous
Q:Is this product good for color treated hair or dyed hair with out taking out to much color? Also what conditioner should I use with it?Asked on 1/8/2014 by Tanuki from Beckley, WV
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A:Typically, sea salt and citrus oils tend to promote fading, and Soak and Float does not contain these ingredients, so it should be fine! If you'd like to use a shampoo that's made especially for colour-treated hair, Blousey is your best bet! Your choice of conditioner depends on your specific needs and preferences, so that can vary quite a bit from person to person.Answered on 3/21/2014 by Brandy from LUSH
A:It does lather up well. I usually find that shampoos that don't lather preserve color better. I will say that my hair felt incredibly soft and clean without feeling stripped. You won't have to use a rich conditioner
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 1/8/2014 by Anonymous
A:I loved the shampoo. It did no seem to fade my color any faster than usual & I really loved the scent. I used it with several Lush conditioners, as they work really well but my fave is the Jungle puck.
Always get many compliments on how my hair smells tooAnswered on 1/8/2014 by Anonymous
Q:How long can i keep the bar? Thanks!Asked on 12/1/2013 by Lily
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A:Our shampoo bars have a shelf life of 14 months from the time they were made!Answered on 12/8/2013 by Anonymous
Q:After using this bar, it has worked well for my dandruff, it sometimes leaves my hair smelling like mildew. I've noticed this every now and then from any bar shampoo I get from lush. Although I only get the stink every now and then but could it be the bar or how I wash my hair? Or both?Asked on 7/17/2013 by Sandra from Chicago, IL
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A:The scent you are noticing from time to time could possibly be from the bar not drying completely between uses. We recommend keeping it stored in a cool, dry place in between uses where it will not come into contact with moisture. This should help!Answered on 10/4/2013 by Melissa S from LUSH Direct
A:Not sure if this is right but you may not be letting the bar dry out enough between uses.
I prop mine up on it's side in the tin so it doesn't get mushy or funky and I've never had an issue.Answered on 8/29/2013 by Crabcakes from North Pacific Region, USA
Q:Is it gentle enough to use everyday?Asked on 6/9/2012 by Anonymous
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A:Yes, Soak and Float shampoo can be used daily.Answered on 6/12/2012 by Megan from LUSH
Q:What are all the ingredients?Asked on 3/2/2012 by Anonymous
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A:The ingredients are listed above under the "Quantitative Ingredients" tab. This one contains: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Water (Aqua) , Cade Oil (Juniperus oxycedrus) , Lavender Oil (Lavandula hybrida) , Marigold Petals (Calendula officinalis) , Rose Petals (Rosa centifolia) , *Limonene , *Linalool , PerfumeAnswered on 3/5/2012 by Megan from LUSH


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Monday, October 22, 2007
Excel 2007 Bug
Microsoft Excel is the back of the envelope for the modern problem solver. If a problem can't be solved in a few cells and perhaps a pivot table, then perhaps it's a problem best left alone — or left for the mathematicians in any case.
As such, recent news of a calculation bug in Excel 2007 has caused quite a stir.
In a blog post, Microsoft employee David Gainer reported that there are occasions where, when the result of a multiplication should be 65535, Excel instead displays 100000 as the answer.
You can try this yourself. Multiply 77.1 by 850, 10.2 by 6425 and 20.4 by 3212.5.
"Further testing showed a similar phenomenon with 65,536 as well," Gainer blogged.
According to Gainer, Excel gets the calculation correct but does not display it. The bug is limited to six numbers from 65,534.99999999995 to 65,535, and six numbers from 65,535.99999999995 to 65,536.
Microsoft have released a hotfix for the problem that can be downloaded and it will be included in the the first service pack update of the program.
Dan B, a Microsoft employee, commented on the Microsoft blog that:
"We're not planning to share details on this beyond what we've already communicated — i.e. that the issue occurred in formatting of floating point numbers near 65,565 and 65,536. It was code that we introduced as part of the calculation overhaul that we did for Excel 2007 however."
The problem seems to be an error in the 64-bit floating-point to string conversion routine. You can read more about this on the Microsoft blog.
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We visit the European Women in Mathematics conference and talk to two leading mathematicians, Caroline Series and Cheryl Praeger.
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September 30, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
We update you on the BA Festival of Science and talk to Reidun Twarock, who finds symmetry in viruses and uses maths to understand them.
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September 30, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Industrial Mathematics Internships
The Industrial Mathematics Internship, a joint program run by The Smith Institute and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), was launched at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) on the 18th of September 2007.
The Internship is a way for companies and university research groups to promote direct knowledge exchange and develop long-term working relationships through engaging a dedicated postgraduate researcher to work on a specific industrial project over a period of 3 to 6 months.
The Smith Institute manages the Knowledge Transfer Network for Industrial Mathematics (KTN) and hopes that the program will inject fresh energy into UK businesses by bringing cutting-edge techniques to business innovation and by developing long-term working relationships between companies and universities.
Each Internship is a collaboration between a host company, an intern, and a research group within a university. Industrialists can improve existing, or develop new, operations through the impact of mathematical expertise. Universities can grow new industrial collaborations and relationships, whilst interns can gain first-hand experience of the business environment.
A pilot phase of the initiative will run between September 2007 and August 2008 and will establish 6 Internships. Each Internship will last between 3 and 6 months and will be supported by one of the KTN's Technology Translators, who will assist in establishing the projects, building the relationships, exploiting follow-on opportunities and disseminating a final case study through the industrial mathematics community.
Dr Tim Bradshaw, Head of Innovation, Science and Technology at the CBI, said, "The Industrial Mathematics Internships programme is an excellent example of how business and universities can collaborate for mutual benefit — helping businesses become more innovative and successful by making effective use of skills and knowledge developed in universities while at the same time providing extremely valuable experience for postgraduate researchers. The critical component is that researchers will work on finding solutions to real business problems, something for which the Smith Institute already has an excellent reputation."
Further details on Industrial Mathematics Internships can be found on the KTN web site.
If you would like to apply for an Internships or simply discuss a project idea, please contact Dr Claudia Centazzo at the Smith Institute.
You can also visit the blog by Trevor Maynard from Lloyd's Exposure Management.
Find out more about the Smith Institute on Plus, in the article Helping business make a crust and the career interview with Claudia Centazzo.
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September 18, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
$3.2 million Cash Injection for Australian Mathematics
Leaders of Australia's mathematical sciences community today welcomed the announcement of a major Collaboration and Structural Reform grant to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI). AMSI Director, Professor Philip Broadbridge, said: "AMSI has established a unique collaborative venture. This grant will enable us to continue to grow and expand our programs that are critical to industry, innovation and product quality. "Maintaining capacity for innovation and research is dependent on building Australia's base in mathematics and statistics which has been declining for some time," Professor Broadbridge added. Dr Jim Lewis, Chair of the AMSI Board, said he was delighted with the news. "As a former senior executive in the resources industry, I am very conscious of the value of mathematics to the mining and manufacturing industry. Australian education, research and industry need AMSI and the superb expertise it brings together in its ventures. This support is most welcome acknowledgment of the important role mathematics plays in own right and as a foundation enabling discipline." Chairman of the National Strategic Review of Mathematical Sciences Research Working Party, Professor Hyam Rubinstein, also welcomed the news. "We found overwhelming support for AMSI during the Review and funding for it was one of our two priorities," said Professor Rubinstein. "With this announcement, and the increased funding for the teaching of mathematics and statistics in the May budget, universities should now be in the position to address a national need for more mathematics and statistics graduates." A further $1.2 million has been awarded to AMSI member, the University of Sydney, to enhance collaborative mathematics and statistics advanced course delivery across universities using Access Grid Rooms (AGR). The AGRs have been partly funded through the International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM), which is managed by AMSI and funded by DEST.
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September 11, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
BA Festival of Science - Day 4
Another evening, another function, this one sponsored by the More Maths Grads programme. Dr Reidun Twarock, to whom I spoke earlier in the day, gave her talk on viruses and symmetry, possibly the most interactive maths I have seen. Icosahedrons made from cardboard and real footballs were thrown into the audience to help explain her mathematical concepts, and the talk was followed by a brief function in which the More Maths Grads people promoted their activities.
Journeying in this morning, I regretted somewhat the dodgy Yorkshire fish and chips I had the night before. I attended a press conference on studies conducted by the University of Bristol that suggests that not only is there trace evidence of drug usage on nearly every UK bank note in circulation, but that the notes circulate quickly enough throughout the country that no particular area has higher instances of drug use on their notes. Cocaine was found on nearly every note, whilst heroine is found on around 5%. The presence of the drugs is not simply because notes are used in drug-taking activities - even fresh new notes have some contamination because they are contaminated very early on through contact with infected notes. Cocaine is particularly sticky, and so only very brief contact can contaminate a note.
The next press conference was from Professor Terence Cosgrove from Revolymer, who has developed a non-stick chewing gum. More to the point, he was at pains to note that it is not "non-stick" but rather "low-adhesive". He has made the chewing low-adhesive by introducing a patented polymer that has hydrophilic ends, and so will wash off the pavement with water.
I spent the afternoon chatting to Plus editorial board member Chris Budd about all sorts of mathematical issues - mainly that of Euler and the role of maths in the food and drink industry. But we also touched on mathematics communication, period costumes, maths in crime solving and maths in Celtic and African knots and art. You can hear all this on the podcast very shortly.
Unfortunately my time at the BA Festival of Science is coming to an end. I am about to head into York for a session entitled "How maths changed my life" followed by the last train back to London. I certainly look forward to attending the 2008 version in Liverpool.

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- In the last years hybrid systems consisting of organic materials and metal centres have attracted considerable attention since they combine characteristics of metals with those of organic compounds. Particularly interesting are liquid crystalline systems because they cause to supramolecular ordered systems with taylored physical properties. Dendrimers with donor sites can be used as chelates for metal complexation and their well defined structure enables control over the number and topology of the metal centres. With this motivation new liquid crystalline, polynuclear complexes of mesogenic 3,4-decyloxybenzoyl-functionalized poly(propylene imine) PPI dendrimers from 1st to 5th generation as ligands and copper(II) as paramagnetic centres have been synthesised. The dendrimeric complexes were prepared by coordination of copper(II) to the corresponding ligands. The maximum loadings (average number of copper centres per dendrimer) reached for generations 1st to 5th are 1.9, 6.3, 12.0, 24.2, and 45.9, respectively. In order to investigate the influence of the copper loading on the properties of the complexes, a series of 2nd generation complexes, covering the whole range of copper loadings (0.3 to 6.3), has been prepared by varying either the stoichiometry of the reaction or the working-up procedure. TEM of the dendrimeric copper(II) complexes revealed relatively monodisperse particles with circular structures have been observed with mean particle diameter of 2 nm for the 2nd up to 3 nm for the 5th generation. According to estimations from X-ray experiments, these sizes correspond roughly to the dimensions of the dendrimeric polar core (tertiary amine scaffold and amidobenzoyl groups in the outer part), where the coordination of copper takes place. EELS spectroscopy has been also performed on the complexes and confirms the presence of copper. The complexes up to 3rd generation were identified by MALDI-ToF-MS as single molecules corresponding to a dendrimeric ligand with different intramolecular copper loadings. For the complexation the copper was used as its nitrate trihydrate Cu(NO3)2.3H2O. Under the reaction conditions nitric acid developes and takes part in the composition of almost every complex as indicated by the N and O contents, which were determined by elemental analysis. In the FTIR spectra of the complexes characteristic bands of quaternary ammonium salts are observed which gives evidence for the protonation of the tertiary amines and excludes them as complexation sites for copper in the dendrimers. FTIR analysis revealed the amide groups as the coordinating groups of copper(II) and gives evidence of the coexistence of N- and O-amido copper coordination in the complexes. Indications for copper-coordinated bidentate nitrate have been observed. The 1st generation complexes can be separated in two types of complexes (´blue´, ´green´), which can be selectively prepared and are related to each other. The individual structures have been studied by EPR spectroscopy (by Dr. N. E. Domracheva), which revealed the coexistence of both types of complexes within the dendrimers of the higher generations and showed a N2O3 (NO4) coordination for copper(II) in the ´blue´ (´green´) complexes. At low temperatures an antiferromagnetic exchange has been observed. This behaviour is caused by a mu-1,3 nitrate group bridging two copper centres, which gives rise to highly ordered structures with an estimated copper to copper distance of 6.9 Å. All investigated PPI copper (II)-complexes are liquid crystalline. For both the complexes and the ligands the segregation of the polar core and the apolar alkoxy terminal chains in different domains is responsible for the appearance of mesophases. The complexation of copper(II) together with the protonation of the tertiary amine groups contribute to the formation of broader mesophases for the complexes as compared to that of the ligands. The complexes exhibit a hexagonal columnar (p6mm) mesophase. Moreover, for complexes up to the 4th generation a columnar rectangular mesophase (probably p2mg) is induced below the hexagonal mesophase, if a certain copper content is exceeded. By wide-angle X-ray diffraction of the complexes highly ordered, columnar mesophases with stacking distances of ca. 6.9 Å were identified, which is in agreement with the EPR data. Hence, it is assumed that copper centres, belonging to different dendrimeric ligand molecules, can coordinate by a nitrate in a mu-1,3 bridging mode, which causes the ordered stacking of the dendrimer units along the columns in the mesophases.


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Alamo Will Leave You Stranded!
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BOZEMAN, ALASKA -- Count on Alamo to leave you stranded, broken down and helpless. On our short honeymoon, we rented an Alamo car from Bozeman, Montana Alamo to tour Yellowstone Park. On our way back to Bozeman, we were driving up a highway incline in the middle of nowhere, when the car slowly came to a stop. We were able to pull off the road just in the nick of time. I quickly reached for my phone because the Alamo brochure boasts about its new 24 hour emergency roadside assistance. Of course, because of our remote location there was no cell service. After trouble shooting, we decide to start walking to try to get within cell range. After a walking a mile and finding one particular spot, we could just manage to get the phone to dial Alamo in Bozeman. After explaining to the customer service agent our situation, our location, and the danger of our situation, I quickly explained how I might lose my cell signal at any moment and that they needed to get a tow truck on its way. Instead of having concern for us and the situation we were in, the agent began to question if we had run out of gas or if we had used diesel and so on, implying that we got ourselves into this situation and never once saying they will help and get a tow truck on the way. After repeatedly stressing I could lose my cell connection at any moment, the agent put me on hold for 5 minutes and then again for 10 minutes, which is when I lost my connection. After again finding a cell hot spot, I tried calling the Alamo number for the next 20 minutes, only to get a busy signal.
Since the lackadaisical Alamo agent was unconcerned about our situation and safety, our only hope was for a good Samaritan to pick us up before night set in. Luckily for us, a good Samaritan reluctantly stopped and agreed to give us a lift the 2.5 hours back into Bozeman. I called the agent once we were in cell range, to find out he had never sent a tow truck or anyone else to help us for that matter and he never once apologized for the situation, but instead said that once we dropped the keys off at the office they would send a tow truck to pick up the vehicle. And then to add insult to injury, he proceeded to threaten us with the $600 towing charge if it was found that it was our fault that the car stopped working. Unbelievable! Alamo customer service saying should be, "We have no concern for customer safety and the customer will always be assumed to be at fault, even if they end up stranded on the side of a remote highway." This took up a day and half of our honeymoon.
The next day we spoke with the manager who was useless and uncaring, the equivalent of the company robot. After calling everyday for over a week, leaving messages for the manager and waiting to hear when we would be, at the very least, refunded our rental fee, we finally heard from Alamo that it was a mechanical issue (no fault of ours) and we would be refunded. There was never an apology or gesture by the company for the poor customer service that put us in an unsafe and dangerous situation. Shameful!
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NationalCarRental on 09/18/2014:
We take pride in our customer service and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We would like the opportunity to speak with you further about this. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com with the complete details including the exact rental location, your contact information, rental agreement or reservation number and any further information regarding your experience.
When emailing, please place reference number 140916-001455 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Alamo Cares on 09/30/2014:
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm glad you were able to get a ride. I understand the inconvenience of being stranded. Were you still charged for the towing? I would like the opportunity to change this experience for you. We can pass your information onto the Bozem, Montana's upper management. Please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com with your reservation or confirmation number and contact information. Please reference 140930-002386 in the subject line of your e-mail. Thank you for choosing Alamo.
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Rob on 11/19/2014:
Seems there is no real indication that Alamo's car is at fault and maybe this person should have called for service to get them back on the road. I have AAA for that reason. Nothing is said about it being a car mechanical issue or a fuel issue.
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Late-Night Drop-Off = SCAM
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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA -- Whatever you do, AVOID this Alamo branch, if not, all of the Alamos in the DC area.
Case in point:
I have rented for years without ANY problems with companies such as Enterprise (which Alamo happens to now be under, ironically) and Avis, to name a couple. I have never had any problems with my rentals and their post-inspections.... until I used this company at this location. I purchased a deal off of Hotwire, thinking "what a great deal Alamo has." I was even "upgraded" from a Dodge minivan to a Chrysler. I thought, "Wow, this company is great." That afternoon, I took some friends out to MD in this van, had a great evening, and returned the van back to DCA via the late night drop-off (a little past midnight). No damages done to the van whatsoever and I have witnesses. I dropped the keys AND rental agreement in their mailbox-looking thing, double checked the van for anything out of the ordinary, and off I went.
Then, I get a voicemail in the morning claiming they found scratches to the vehicle. Of course, I am surprised, upset, and VERY suspicious. I have never gotten into an accident in my life and my driving record is clean. I denied the damages, of course, and yet they insisted they needed to write up a claim. I go on my honeymoon. When I get back, I receive an invoice of $1000 and an estimate with non-timestamped pictures of the alleged van with scratches. $1000 for scratches!! On top of that, the YEARS of the vehicle didn't match.
Let's just say that 1/2 a year later, I'm still fighting their bogus claim. I've contacted the Office of Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau. Alamo has been uncooperative, unreliable, and, quite frankly, untrustworthy. I've done extensive research on bogus car claims, and, well, what do you know... Alamo shows up. Google it.
Learn from my mistake and the mistake of many others. This company will take advantage of you if you're not careful.
Avoid this company at all cost. But if you're one of the unfortunate to HAVE to rent from them, force them to do a walk-around (they insist it's "up to the customer"... other places I've rented did that automatically), sign documents to confirm the condition of the vehicle, take PICTURES and VIDEO inside and out, and when you return the vehicle, take pictures and video AGAIN and make sure you do one last inspection with a representative and confirm the condition.
It's a hassle. But, you never know if you'll need the evidence one day, as I've read stories about companies who write up claims even AFTER an inspection.
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alamocares on 05/20/2014:
Mark, Customer service and satisfaction are very important to us at Alamo. I would like to follow-up with you. Please email me at email@example.com with the complete details, exact renting location, and any rental agreement numbers. Please reference #140520-002670. I look forward to hearing from you soon, thank you. Chris, Social Media Monitor, Alamo Rent-A-Car
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Alamo Repair Fraud
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KAILUA/KONA, HAWAII -- Although I don't expect much can be done about this fraud, I do think attention needs to be paid to the exorbitant methods Alamo uses. On May 8, 2010 I picked up a rental car from Alamo at the Kailua/Kona airport in Hawaii which I had reserved through Priceline.com some weeks earlier. The Priceline rate was quite good for an intermediate car. Our flight was delayed for three hours so when we arrived at 11:30 pm everyone rushed to the rental car lots. The Alamo people were quite insistent, even though the lines were long that I should pay an addition $19.00 per day for insurance. I said my American Express Gold card covered any damage and declined the coverage, as Åmerican Express has recommended I do. Even though people were waiting the agent persisted at some length that I was taking a serious financial risk in not buying their coverage. I again politely declined the coverage. There were no intermediate cars available so they provided me with a full size Chevrolet Malibu at the same rate. The agent who gave me the keys insisted that I inspect the car carefully for any damage before I drove out of the lot. Apparently that was my major mistake. The lot was very poorly lit at that midnight hour and I walked around the car twice examining fenders and front and back for any scratches or dings. I found none that I could see. I was then required to sign that the car was free of any damage or blemish before I could drive out of the lot.
I used the car on only one of the five days I was in Hawaii. The rest of the time I spent in the pool or with my brother in law who had rented his own car. I know no damage was caused to the car during the time it was parked in the condominium lot because the lot was nearly empty. When I returned the car on May 13, the Alamo agent again examined the car carefully. She found what appeared to be a small one inch by three quarters of an inch blemish on the top of the bumper immediately underneath the trunk key hole. It could have been caused by a liquid spill which discolored the paint, or perhaps a suitcase which was being removed from the trunk scraped the paint. The agent claimed it was a dent or crack in the bumper. That was an exaggeration.
However that was only the first such overstatement. The manager of the Alamo lot at Kailua/Kona claimed that since I had not purchased their insurance I would be responsible for paying for the repairs and that Alamo would contact me at home about what I owed.
Within five days of my return I received a letter from Alamo indicating I would be receiving a bill. I then contacted American Express and started a rental car damage claim with them. In a phone call I asked the Alamo agent to forward the bill to American Express and gave them American Express claim # which I received when I called American Express about this matter.
I should state that American Express was extraordinarily helpful in resolving this matter and I have no complaint about their practice. I am concerned about Alamo's fraud however. Three weeks after this conversation with Alamo I received a bill with an estimate of repair costs from an auto body shop in Kailua. The total bill was $719.77! This included $569.37 for "collision repair" and 144.37 for "administrative fees and loss of use." The auto body estimate is clearly outlandish. An auto detailer could have removed the blemish for less than $100. Within two weeks American Express informed me that they had paid the $569.37. I told the American Express agent that I thought this was fraud on Alamo's part and that there was no damage which would require the payment they had made. The agent thanked me and said they were following their own procedures for resolving a claim.
On July 9 I received another call from Alamo stating that although American Express had paid part of the claim, they still required payment of the remaining $144,83 for "administrative fees and loss of use." When I called American Express about this they indicated that Alamo had not provided the documentation required for such a payment. They needed some justification that the "administrative fee" required some documentation which demonstrated that it was additional work beyond their normal business activity. American Express also indicated that "loss of use" would need to be demonstrated by a rental log which indicated that demand for the car was such that it required reimbursement for this loss. Alamo would not provide this documentation to American Express.
I emailed the Alamo claims department and said that if they expected my payment for these charges I would like similar documentation. The Alamo agent called me and said "we are not obligated by law to provide you such proof." The agent further stated that if I didn't immediately send payment - within ten days- they would send this bill to collection. However the agent did say, if I was agreeable and sent them one -half of the amount they would consider the matter settled.
I was extremely upset at the time but finally realized that nothing was to be gained by continuing this conflict. I sent them a credit card reimbursement for $75.20 which (with the taxes they had included) was half of the cost of the administrative fee and loss of use charge. I don't expect to get this money back but I am outraged that Alamo can get away with this fraud. Clearly they are insisting on exorbitant rates for their own damage insurance. When renters decline this coverage they engage in fraudulent exaggeration of damages and fraudulent auto repair estimates. Unfortunately American Express seems to be enabling this fraud by agreeing to pay for these damages. I do think government officials need to investigate this matter because it is an instance of consumer fraud. Although American Express acted in a most helpful way in settling my claim, they should inform their Gold Card customers that some portions of a rental car company's repair charges may not be paid if required documentation is not supplied.
Thank you for anything you can do to alert the public to this consumer fraud. I will never patronize Alamo again and will inform everyone I know of their fraudulent practices.
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alamocares on 07/23/2010:
I apologize for your frustration with this situation. This is why we suggest renters completely inspect the car for any damage before leaving the lot. Have you called the Damage Recovery Unit 800-327-0421 at to dispute these charges at any time? If you'd like us to look into this further, please email care[at]alamo.com with your full name, rental agreement and DX claim number along with any other details.
When emailing, please list reference #100718-005574 in the subject line.
- Elizabeth with Alamo Rent A Car
Jimmy on 11/13/2011:
I COMPLETELY AGREE with the writer of this article - why? Because Alamo did the SAME THING TO ME!!
bruce2954 on 12/10/2011:
You shouldn't have contacted American Express if Alamo committed fraud.
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Don't rent from here unless you want to get ripped off and lose your peace of mind.
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HAWAII -- I rented here in February of 2011 because they had the "lowest rates". What a mistake! When I went to get my car, they proceeded to try to hard sell me all kinds of extras which I did not need. Then they told me that I should prepurchase my gas with them to save 11 cents a gallon. I was told that it would cost $67 dollars and that there were no refunds, so I should bring it back as empty as possible. After waiting in line for an hour, I was then told that the mid-sized car that I had reserved was unavailable. They had no mid-sized cars even though I made my reservation six weeks prior. I was told to pick any car at no extra charge which meant I got a Jeep because that was all that they had in the lot. Although I didn't really want a Jeep, I took one. When I brought it back at the end of my trip. They first tried to charge me $25 for a small amount of sand in the floorboard. They then informed me that I owed them $102.00 for gas. Remember they had quoted me $67. When I told the attendant that I had been quoted the lower amount, I was informed that was only an estimate and was then reminded that I was told this because there were managers initials on the contract that indicated so. When I said this was not true, I was more or less called a liar. I asked to speak to a manager and was then scolded by this attendant for being rude and told that she was going to write down everything I had said in my file. That's when I lost it and refused to pay until I had spoken with a manager. She then left and returned saying no manager was available but that I could get $25 knocked off the bill. I still ended up paying more than was agreed.
It is my opinion that this company purposely and deceptively makes customers pay more than the original agreed amounts and I will NEVER do business with them again. I encourage anyone reading this to use another company if you value your hard earned money and your peace of mind.
I was also told by two different people that someone from the company would be in contact with me to resolve these issues. That was almost two weeks ago and I have yet to receive that call.
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alamocares on 03/12/2012:
We are listening and regret that you had this experience. I want to look into this further. Please email care[at]alamo.com with your contact information, reservation number, rental agreement number, and any further details not covered in the review. When emailing, please use "Incident 120312-001301" as the subject so we can tie the email to your case file. (Rich)
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Credit Card FRAUD
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COZUMEL, MEXICO -- I am wanting to warn all consumers about Alamo car rental in Cozumel Mexico as we had several issues, which the last one happened today. My family and I had a great cruise vacation which one of our ports was Cozumel Mexico. When we got off the boat and headed down the pier we were approached by an employee at Alamo, letting us know that they had great rates on Jeeps, and that we could rent it until 6pm that day for only a grand total of $40. We decided to take the deal so we could see the whole area. The maager of the location filled out the contract and the total was $125 not the $40 as promised. He then stated that the guy who approached us on the pier did not include tax and insurance and other customary charges. I then told him never mind but of course had a upset wife and kids who were looking forward to going out and exploring the area. We finally came to an agreement of $85 including tax and full coverage insurance. This was in my opinion a sucker them in move with a lowball offer and we will negotiate from there. After signing all the paperwork, contracts, and credit card receipts we were then told the vehicle was on the way and would be there in 10 minutes. This became another huge debacle we waited and waited and waited and were continuing to be told it was only 5 to10 minutes away. Now mind you we have limited time before the boat boards and we leave at 5pm. A total of 1 hour has passed and no vehicle of course my wife and I are very upset. The manager then cones and says that he was mistaken and that they have no Jeeps available. He then says they can have a higher class vehicle there in of course 10 minutes. The problem for us is we waited all this time and have no other plans and it's too late to book anything else, so he has us. Of course 10 minutes cone and go and after 20 minutes the vehicle shows up. To my surprise it's a decent vehicle with lower miles. The manager apologizes for wasting one and half hours of our vacation time but to my surprise never offers to discount the vehicle and when I suggest it even gets defensive about giving us a higher class and more expensive rental. Either way I was not going to waste anymore time. From there on everything goes as planned no issues until we get home. I get my American Express bill and was charged as promised. On the whole vacation and in fact over the past 9 months this is the ONLY place my wife has used her American Express card. Now fast forward a couple months and today I get a call from American Express security wanting to know if my wife, myself or someone we knew were in Cozumel Mexico and used my wife's card to charge $540 worth of electronics. The security agent said that the charge was done in person and since my wife's card is still in her wallet that they must have made a duplicate copy of it from the Alamo receipt or it was scanned by one of those scanners to make a copy at a later date. When she charged the Jeep at Alamo the guy swiped it several times before running it through one of those older types of machines with paper where you put the card on top of paper and run the device over top of it to make an imprint. Sorry so long but I just wanted to warn anyone going to Cozumel to please be careful with your credit card and NEVER USE A DEBIT CARD TIED TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. Alamo in Cozumel either has someone copying the cards to commit credit card fraud, or at the least is careless with the paperwork that has the credit card information on it. Either way that is very poor business and will have this loyal Alamo customer looking at other car rental companies. Thanks foe your time to read this.
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trmn8r on 10/21/2011:
Good warning. There are several red flags here, from being solicited to being asked to pay 3X the quoted amount.
If I were headed to Cozumel, which I am not, I would steer clear of Alamo.
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Alamo - Enterprise - National Car Rental Nightmare Story
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I went to Los Angeles on vacation/business back in April of 2009. I got a vacation package with Southwest Airlines that included stays at the Holiday Inn and a rental car from Alamo. Southwest was a great flight (they were actually early!) and I have high marks for the Costa Mesa Holiday Inn we stayed out.. Alamo on the other hand is a different story. When I confirmed the reservation I asked for a subcompact. When we got to the airport and went to the Alamo terminal there was quite a long line. When we FINALLY got to the terminal the representative was OK. She kept trying to get us to upgrade to a larger car.. We had to refuse several times until she took the hint. She then pushed the CDW waiver on us big time. I also said no to that because I have rental car coverage on my insurance. We finally got away from here to go pick our car up. When we went to the compact area, there was not a SINGLE car out of many spots.. We found a porter and asked what to do, and he said take a midsize.. So we went to the midsize area. There were NO midsize car's either. I found another porter and she said that we had no choice but to take a large car. So after all that haggling with the front service desk rep, they didn't even have the car we reserved!! So they ended up giving us the Large car at the compact price. And they knew that they had no compacts but were still trying to charge us for a larger car. So from the get go, this company is a shady business. We went about our vacation and had a great time. When I got back I checked the car in at the airport. I did the run around with the gate agent and he told me it "looked fine" and I specifically asked him if "we were in the clear" and he said yes. We flew home and everything was fine.
Then 3 months later I get a letter from Alamo saying that I owed them "$700" because the car was all scratched up. I tried calling the guy on the letter "Steve Howard" numerous times to discuss but he never picked up nor called me back. They just sent me "after" pictures of the car with all of the scracthes. You couldn't even see the scratches in the pictures! So I disputed this charge and they have sent me to collections. The collection agents have been harassing me. I have sent them certified letters disputing the charges, but they are still persisting.
I will be getting a lawyer soon and I plan to sue Alamo and the collection agency.
I have also found a class action lawsuit being started. I plan to be a part of that as well.
And just to note, I had used Alamo 3 times in the past and Enterprise 4 times… I was a loyal customer that was always happy with my service.
Now I will NEVER use any of the ERAC companies again (Enterprise, Alamo, National).. I have traveled 3 times since then and I have been using Hertz and Avis. When I told the gate agents my experience with Alamo they couldn't believe that a company would be so terrible to a loyal customer.
I think it's a case of "You get what you paid for".. Pay a little bit more for an UPSTANDING rental car company and you won't have to go with what I am going through.
So yeah, Alamo your pettyness in trying to get a measley $700 is going to cost you a customer for life. Plus I have been telling all my friends, family, posting in forums about how you treat your customers.
Sean M. Trudeau
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saj80 on 08/27/2010:
Consumers need to start keeping records of events such as this, not merely taking the word of an employee. I never return rental cars without an inspection with a company employee, and never leave without a signed report. I hope you can work this out, but if you don't have written proof of the condition of the car upon return, it may be difficult to prevail.
seantrudeau on 08/27/2010:
Yeah, regardless its the principal of the matter. And I will fight this. The burden of proof is on them. I will fight them tooth and nail. I think I lucked out in that they didn't bill my credit card. (a lot of people seem to have this happen).. So they have to come get the money from me. Which I will fight..
alamocares on 08/30/2010:
I greatly apologize for your inconvenience, and we'd like to look into this for you. I advise that you contact our DRU department at (866) 300-3239. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact me at care [at] Alamo [dot] com with complete details including your damage claim (DX) number, rental agreement (RA) number, exact rental location, and contact information.
Please include reference number 100830-003188 in the subject line of your email.
- Kevin from Alamo Rent a Car
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Misrepresenting Upgrade
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VALPARAISO, FLORIDA -- We reserved a Full Size Chevy Impala in February for an August Florida vacation that was advertise to seat 5 individuals. We only needed the vehicle for to and from the airport and an occasional trip to the store during our stay.
When we arrived in Florida to pick up the car - the attendant advised that there were no Chevy Impala's available and that they had a comparable full size car (the Ford Fusion) at the same price that would meet our needs. I replied fine as long as it gets all six of us to and from the Hotel. The attendant then began to tell me how uncomfortable the Fusion would be for six of us and that they had a Volkswagen CC that was a larger car and would be much more comfortable for an additional 70 dollars a week. I know nothing about car sizes and trusted that a car rental company knew what they were talking about. Worst mistake I made all year!
We only rented the car based on Alamo's recommendations - After I started researching the VW CC - it actually is a smaller car than both the Impala or Fusion ( front & rear leg room, head room, hip room - smallest Trunk room ever and smallest passenger volume of 94 cu ft). What it boiled down to is that the size of all three of the cars were comparable - however the VW was classified as a premium with GPS and Heated Seats - two of which we didn't want or need..... GPS was worthless and I brought my own / who needs heated seats in Florida for Aug. So there was no size upgrade only worthless unnecessary features. I feel that Alamo misrepresented what we were paying for and were over charged the 70 dollar upgrade fee. I will not use Alamo again.
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alamocares on 08/21/2013:
We've taken note of your concern and would like to have the opportunity to look into this. Please send us a detailed email to firstname.lastname@example.com including the rental office location, your contact information, your rental agreement or reservation number and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130821-000784 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Ripoff Company- Non Authorized Credit Card Charges
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COMALAPA, LA PAZ -- Was a loyal customer for six years traveling 3-4 times a year to El Salvador. Have not always had any real good condition cars, but finally had the worse experience with Alamo this past weekend.
When I received the vehicle I noticed missing vehicle safety feature that protect the car logos from being stolen. As a third world country, stealing car logos and reselling them helps impoverished individuals make money. Anyway, not even 24 hours after someone had stolen the logos. I immediately contact Alamo to explain the situation and was told that I have to pay for the logos even though I paid full coverage for the car. Apparently, there is no protection coverage of missing logos as I was held responsible for them.
The day of returning the vehicle I discussed the matter with the fleet manager and escalated to a bigger matter because he refused to waive the fee for the missing logos even after acknowledging that it may not have been my fault but still pushed the matter that I would be charged. I made him aware and was going to refuse the charge after returning to the US. His response was that if I refused to accept the charge he was also going to refuse to provide me with transportation to the airport because of this. This was very unprofessional of him, if you ask me!
In the end I had to figure out how to get to the airport on time with all my luggage since the airport was two miles away. After my return back home, I was surprised to see that they successfully applied the charge and disregarded my complaint and dissatisfaction. After this EXTREMELY bad experience I will NEVER use Alamo and suggest anyone in using them if touring in El Salvador NOT to use them and save yourself from any hassles and bad unnecessary headaches. Alamo in El Salvador has proven to be nothing more than the type of expert rip off company they can be.
Company Response 09/30/2014:
Dear Mr. Angel, we understand our country is not the safest place, but we would like to assist you further with your complaint. Please contact us at this email.
Thank you.
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alamocares on 07/11/2013:
We've taken note of your comments and would like to have the opportunity to look into this for you. Please send us a detailed email to firstname.lastname@example.com including the exact rental location information, your contact information, your rental agreement and any further information regarding your experience with us.
When emailing, please list Reference Number 130711-001325 in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Angel Huezo on 09/30/2014:
After fifteen months you guys reply to this review a and offer to assist me? Come on people! Next time instead of ripping good clients off make sure that the people working there learn common sense so you guys don't lose good clients like me.
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Alamo Ripped Me Off
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I landed in the USA, and headed to Alamo car hire (which I had pre-booked). As I got to the desk I handed over my rental voucher to the man behind the desk. He asked for my License, Credit card and information on where I was staying. I supplied him with all three of these.
''How many people are travelling with you today sir?'' HE ASKED.
He then learnt over the desk toward me and pointed at a range of images, showing the different sizes of vehicles. he pointed at the one we had booked and said '' this is the one you have at the minute but if you wish to upgrade, you could have this vehicle?''(pointing to the next size up)
''NO THANKYOU, I JUST WANT WHAT I HAVE PAID FOR!''BFull size SUV.
He then leaned back over the desk, away from me, and continued typing on his computer. Within a few minutes he had the document printed and said ''can you sign where the crosses are sir''
I had just been on a 9 hour flight to Orlando airport, then an addition three hours in Orlando airport. I WAS in exhausted and jet lagged and in my haste I just signed where I was instructed. I would have assumed he would have done his job correctly and listened to what I had told him. Once I had signed I was off on my way,
However it wasn't until I got back home to the UK I checked my credit cards and I realized I had been charged FOR AN UPGRADE!
THIS WASN'T JUST AN ADDITION $50-$100 ? BUT IT WAS OVER $1000! To be exact it was $1241.23 FOR AN UPGRADE I DIDN'T WANT.
I CONTACTED ebooker and they contacted Alamo on my behalf, three emails later, they replied saying there is nothing they can do. Because I made the fatal mistake of NOT reading it before signing.
HOWEVER THIS WAS MISS SOLD. I WAS RIPPED OFF BY A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY from a LARGE NATIONAL RENTAL COMPANY, THAT I HAVE USED FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS!!! With no previous issues.
We shopped around for the car hirer for months, we like many others were looking for the best price. We found that Ebooker offered the best price which was £671.00. REALISTICALLY why would we pay more for the upgrade then we have for the WHOLE rental of the car!!! We could have hired two cars for the price we have been charged.
Additionally if WE WERE going to accept the upgrade! ( WHICH WE DID NOT) figures would have been discussed!
NO ONE in their RIGHT MIND WOULD PAY FOR AN UPGRADE IF IT WAS more than the entire rental cost itself?
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trmn8r on 05/05/2013:
At the end of the day, this is going to focus on the contract - whatever you signed. As I recall, a rental contract has the rate per day and week right on it. Based on your story, it stinks, but I think you do not have recourse.
Not that it matters, but were you charged $1241 more than you should have been, or was that the total?
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john on 07/31/2013:
had similar experience. given different car, told nothing else to do or pay, not told there was a change or charge, card skimmed and found out later I had been charged for a whole new rental period, so paid twice. its just a straight forward con, theft pure and simple. Ruined the entire holiday. WHY??? you would make more money by being honest and giving a good service, thereby getting repeat business and a good recommendation to friends etc.
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SANFORD, FLORIDA -- When I booked the car through our travel agent we were informed that platinum insurance included more than one driver and specifically a full tank of fuel, so we could return it empty.
On returning to Sanford 16th July 2011 we were presented with a receipt and a charge of $90 plus for refueling charges.
I went inside to query the matter and was told that there was nothing on the original receipt at the time I picked the car up that said that we had a tank of fuel covered.
I said that we had taken out platinum insurance back home as we have always done, with dollar, and that we have never been charged for refilling the tank on returning the car.
We have been to Florida quite regularly since 2002.
The agent behind the desk was being dismissive in his attitude, he said show me something that states what you're saying.
I showed him our car voucher that stated platinum insurance, he stated that just by saying platinum insurance did not tell him anything in order for him to refund the credit card.
I told him that we always had a full tank of fuel with platinum insurance, that was why we paid the extra back home above the usual all inclusive insurance.
Not sensing I was getting anywhere I requested to see the manager, again he was dismissive stating "He will only tell you what I am telling you "
But he went to see the manager all the same.
When he came back he said "on this occasion " it would be refunded.
As if they were doing me a favour!
What is going on with this company?
Do they not know what platinum insurance is?
What more they were charging almost $6 per gallon of gas.
This in no way reflects the true cost were I to be in the wrong.
I would avoid Alamo like the plague.
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trp2hevn on 07/17/2011:
"I said that we had taken out platinum insurance back home as we have always done, with dollar"...
Where is "back home"? Maybe that was only something available for car rentals through that other company.
If someone told me that they had platinum insurance I don't think I would make a connection between the insurance and the gas in the car. Seems like those are two separate issues.
floridalover on 07/18/2011:
trp2hevn, home is england, platinum insurance covers a full tank of fuel and more than one driver.
We made our travel company aware of what we wanted, fully comprehensive insurance, full tank of fuel, more than one driver, we have paper work that proves that the above was to be provided by Alamo, jobs worth desk assistant could not see the obvious, he even had the nerve to suggest his manager would agree with him, attempting to rip customers off to the tune of $6 per gallon is bang out of order, doing so when a full tank of fuel WAS pre paid for is another thing.
trp2hevn on 07/19/2011:
floridalover, thanks for answering. It sounds like the rental agent was not fully aware of the package deal that you had purchased in advance. Or it may have been a situation of when you picked up the car in the beginning the information was not put into the computer properly. It sounds like when the rental agent asked the manager, he may have learned something that day and didn't want to look bad so he made it sound like he was doing you a favor and refunded the charge. I'm glad they fixed their error. Also, if you wouldn't have prepaid the fuel in advance, it is normal that $6/gal would be the charge. It's a penalty at return. Fuel at return is never the same amount as you can find on the street. Maybe next year you can advise your travel agent to book you with Dollar again.
floridalover on 07/20/2011:
trp2heven, appreciate your response, $6 per gallon is still a rip off imo, although Alamo are not unique in the practice, tell me something, when people have not prepaid for fuel and are billed for full tanks of fuel, what of the fuel that is still in the car at the end of rental?
Put it this way, ten cars are returned with half tank of fuel, because the driver(s) did not prepay fuel they are billed for a full tank, Alamo are only putting in ten half tanks of fuel but are being paid for ten full tanks, can that be justified?
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What is Cast Bronze?
Franklin Bronze Plaques uses Copper Development Association Alloy C9220 when manufacturing bronze plaques. This alloy is comprised of Copper (88%), Tin (6%), Zinc (4%) and Lead (2%). We use a sand casting process to complete your order, making molds from a specific sand mixture in which molten metal is poured. Most foundries in the United States use this method, ensuring a durable end product well suited for outdoor use. Cast bronze plaques do not rust when exposed to the elements, but will naturally oxidize over time, rendering a natural patina as seen on older copper objects.
Bronze and aluminum plaques are well suited for a wide variety of uses. Below are just a few suggestions:
Memorials – Historic Markers – Corporate Identification/Awards – House Markers – United States Military Seals – United States Department Seals – Military Awards – Parks and Recreation Identification – University Identification/Markers/Awards – Sports Recognition – Golf Course Tee Markers/Awards – Landmarks – Pet Memorials – National Register of Historic Places Recognition – Historic District Recognition – National and Local Preservation
What size plaque do I need?
Overall plaque size is determined by several factors, including the amount of text to be included, as well as any images and/or logos/graphics to be added. There are several general guidelines to consider:
*Minimum text height must be no smaller than 1/4" if using all upper case text. Text height changes to 3/8" minimum if you use upper and lower case text. If these minimum requirements are not adhered to, you run the risk of unclear or illegible text. All raised surfaces (text, graphics, etc.) will get wider during the sanding/finishing process, causing small text or tight lines to become filled in.
*Adding images and/or graphics generally increases the overall minimum size of the plaque. Our graphics department is happy to determine the minimum size of company logos, seals or other graphics necessary to ensure a clear end product.
*In order to determine a general overall size, count the letters and spaces in your proposed text. Divide that total by (4), which will give you a "ballpark" size in square inches. Keep in mind, our graphics department may be able to work with your text to meet certain requirements.
*As previously mentioned, image sizes are based on the overall size of the plaque and the text to be included. A good rule of thumb is generally to reserve 1/3 of the plaque height to accommodate the image. Again, our graphics department is able to make certain adjustments to meet your requirements.
How is my order handled?
Once your request has been received, whether it's through our website, via general e-mail, over the phone, or through "snail" mail, Franklin Bronze Plaques will provide an estimate, generally within 24 hours, confirming your contact information, shipping address, plaque size, background finish and mounting selection. Plaque pricing is also reflected on the estimate, along with any additional charges that might apply to your specific order. The estimate will trigger a layout from the graphics department, which will be sent in a separate e-mail within one to two business days of receipt of the estimate. Estimates and layouts are both at no cost or obligation, and you may contact us at any time during the process with questions or concerns you might have. Orders are not finalized until we receive written layout approval from the customer. Changes may be made at no charge any time PRIOR to receiving the layout approval. If a layout has been approved and moved into production, and then changes are received, additional charges may apply for work already completed on the approved order.
Payment is expected at time of layout approval, unless previous open account status or other arrangements have been made. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express, or you may pay via check. We require full payment prior to production for all orders totaling less than $1000. For orders $1000 or more, we require a 50% deposit, with the balance being due at the time of shipment. The exception to this is if payment is made via check, requiring full payment to be received prior to production, eliminating the possibility of orders being held in the shipping department upon completion.
Once all approval and payment details are on file, your order is moved to the production department to begin the pattern process. This is followed by pouring the raw casting, and finally moving into the finishing department, which is the longest part of the entire process. Delivery times depend on the overall size and complexity of each piece, but generally run 4 – 5 weeks after final layout approval on smaller sizes without images. An estimated delivery time is included on each estimate.
Each order is packaged with extreme care to protect the final finish. When your order is shipped, you will receive an automatic e-mail from UPS referencing the tracking number. You may also contact our office to request this information or for status updates any time during the manufacturing process. Final copies of the paid invoice and payment receipt for all orders are mailed to the billing address on file after the order ships. Additional copies of this information may also be requested from our office at any time.
When should I expect my order?
Delivery times are based on the size and complexity of each plaque and are scheduled once final layout approval and payment arrangements are on file. For smaller plaques without images, delivery is generally 4 – 5 weeks, plus time in transit, after approval. Larger plaques can take anywhere from 5 – 8 weeks, again depending on size, complexity and images to be included. Plaques with bas relief images, no matter the overall size of the plaque, require a minimum of 6 – 8 weeks after layout approval for completion. These pieces require the extra time for our sculptor to complete the image in clay prior to creating the pattern for casting, which can add an additional 2 – 3 weeks to the manufacturing process.
Orders are generally shipped via UPS ground service, unless other arrangements are made. Time in transit can vary anywhere from one to five business days, depending on the delivery address.
How do I design a plaque?
Designing a bronze or aluminum plaque is something most people have never done and can seem like a daunting task. Franklin Bronze Plaques offers free design service to help take your plaque from concept to finished product. Simply provide your proposed text and any image or graphic files you might have, along with any size or budget limitations we should be aware of. We'll provide a full color layout for your review at no cost or obligation. Revisions and adjustments are always at no charge and can be made as often as necessary prior to final approval to achieve the "look" you're striving for.
Text files should be sent as Word files, if possible. Images are best received as pdf or jpg files, preferably at a minimum of 300 dpi. Graphics and logos should be sent as jpg, ai, or eps files when possible.
Do you need specific artwork?
Specific artwork provided by customers is very helpful for the graphics department, reducing the amount of time it takes to complete and forward your layout. Please send logo or graphic files as vector art in an eps, ai or cdr file whenever possible. These file types are generally compatible and do not require additional work from our graphic artists to complete a layout guaranteed to convert into a clear casting. If these file types are not available, please send what you have. We will determine if graphic fees are necessary to convert the artwork for use in the casting process. These changes generally are not made until layouts are approved; the basic file is used in the layout for size and positioning information only and will be "cleaned up" prior to beginning the pattern making process.
How should we send you our logo?
Please send logo files as an attachment via e-mail in vector format whenever possible. You can attached files to your web request or email it directly. These e-mails can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. If e-mail is not an option, you can burn the image on a CD and send via regular US Mail to our corporate address.
How do I keep the beauty of our plaque?
All plaques will naturally oxidize over time, changing the appearance of your finished project. It's difficult to say exactly how long you'll have your plaque before this process begins. However, there are some steps you can take to maintain your plaque's finish. Periodic cleaning with warm water, a soft cloth and a mild detergent is recommended to keep your plaque looking its best. Never use anything abrasive on your plaque, including bronze cleaners. This will destroy the finish and speed the oxidation process. If, after several years, you decide your plaque needs a facelift, we do offer refinishing services. Please contact us to discuss the options and costs associated.
How can I reach Franklin Bronze Plaques if I have further questions?
Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM till 5 PM EST, except holidays. You may contact us using our toll free number (866-405-6623) or our local number (814-346-7205). Faxes may be sent to 814-345-7047. For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, every effort is made by our sales staff to be available at your convenience. Special arrangements can be made via e-mail for somebody to be available to assist you over the phone if you happen to be in a "faraway" location. E-mails can be sent at any time to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
What is a Bas Relief?
Bas (pronounced bah) relief is a French phrase used to describe a three-dimensional sculpting. These pieces are sculpted by hand in clay prior to creating a pattern for casting. Our sculptor prefers a minimum of three photos of the subject in order to accurately capture the likeness and character of that specific person. This form of image is not a direct reproduction of a photograph, but is an artist's representation of the subject. While every attempt is made at an exact likeness, please keep in mind that some details may or may not be captured.
What is a Metal Photo?
A metal photo image is produced by burning the image onto photo sensitive aluminum. The end product is based on an actual photograph, so what you see in the photo provided will be seen in the finished product. The best description might be to visualize a newspaper photo on a piece of metal. This process is generally not recommended for outdoor use due to the risk of fading. This is the most economical image option offered to enhance your plaque.
Can you explain about Mountings and Hardware?
Franklin Bronze Plaques prepares each plaque for standard mounting and provides the appropriate hardware at no additional cost. The type of hardware necessary is based on the type of surface you'll be mounting on. Beyond our standard hardware, we also offer tamper-resistant hardware, welded stake mounts in three different lengths, post mounts with tamper-resistant hardware for larger plaques, and mechanical garden stakes for aluminum plaques.
You may view our mounting options on that specific page of our website, or contact us at your convenience. We'd be happy to explain the different options for your specific application.
How about some Helpful Hints?
The best way to begin the process is to consider the text, graphics and images to be included, along with the space available for mounting. It's also helpful to have a budget in mind and provide that information when sending your request. If we have that information before-hand, we can generally simplify the process.
Take a look at the various pages on our website for design ideas. While we can't always exactly duplicate a previous design, we can certainly provide something similar.
When you're deciding on the overall size you'd like, cut a piece of newspaper that size and tape it up where the plaque will be mounted. Sometimes, when you see the actual size in its location, you'll find the need to adjust for a better overall appearance.
If we've provided a few different layout options and you're not sure which you prefer, tape them to the wall in a place you'll pass by fairly frequently. One of the designs will naturally catch your eye more so than the others, making your decision a little easier.
Forward as many details as possible with your request, including the mounting surface and billing/shipping address. It's much easier to have that information at the beginning than to try to chase it down when the order is approved, which can lead to potentially missing certain details, delaying the processing of your order.
What is the difference between a standard plaque and a custom-ordered plaque?
The difference between "standard" and "custom" can sometimes be a gray area. Several different details come into play when determining the difference. For instance, you might have a "standard" size plaque with "custom" text and/or graphics; or just the opposite. Generally speaking, all text is "custom". And, as with everything, there are exceptions. The exception to this would be a National Register of Historic Places plaque with "standard" text. These pieces have standard verbiage, as created by the Department of the Interior. However, you can create one of these plaques with "custom" text (the name of the individual property that has been listed, along with an address, architect, builder, date, etc.).
Borders, background finishes, graphics and mounting options can also be "standard" or "custom". We've tried to give explanations of each on the various "Options" pages on this site. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have regarding "standard" or "custom" aspects regarding your specific project.
Can you send me a catalog?
Yes, we would be happy to. You can request one by going to our "Contact Us" page or send us an e-mail with your address to email@example.com
Do you manufacture Military Seals?
Franklin Bronze Plaques manufactures flat relief seals for all branches of the military in bronze and aluminum. We offer many different sizes to accommodate the various uses for these pieces. All military seals are prepared for mounting with studs, and standard hardware is supplied. Seals can be ordered with any of our standard background finishes or with our brown patina finish. These pieces are hand polished with a satin finish, providing a more natural look than the standard machine-sanded finish.
Along with our military seals, we also manufacture seals for several different governmental agencies.
What does your price include?
Generally speaking, our pricing is all-inclusive, meaning the text, border, background finish and mounting hardware are at no additional cost. Each plaque size has a pre-determined text allowance based on 1.5 characters per square inch. Additional costs are incurred when text exceeds these allowances, and this charge is part of the initial estimate sent. Custom borders or graphics are also quoted at the beginning of the process, sparing the customer from any surprises when it comes time for final order approval. We do offer several non-standard background finishes, and these costs are quoted as part of the initial request. Most mounting methods are included in the price of the plaque, with the exception of welded stake mounts, posts, roadside brackets/poles and tamper-resistant hardware. These items are clearly listed on the estimate for your review, along with shipping charges.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard or American Express, generally processing full payment when layout approvals are received. For orders exceeding $1000, customers have the option of splitting the payment into a 50% deposit at layout approval, with the balance to be processed at time of shipment. Customers may also submit payment via check, which requires full payment in our office prior to the beginning of production. We do accept fully executed purchase orders from government agencies, municipalities and/or educational institutions.
Why Franklin Bronze Plaques?
Franklin Bronze Plaques is one of only a few plaque retailers in the United States that manufacture most of the products they sell. When you call our office, you are speaking directly to the people responsible for producing your design, as well as casting, finishing, inspecting, and shipping your plaque. There are no middlemen to contend with; you won't wait days for a response to your inquiry; you won't have to wonder where the product is being made. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service, quick response times, and timely delivery schedule. We pay close attention to each detail of every order, making our customers feel as if they are the ONLY customer we're working with at that time. With us, it's personal….
Can I get my plaque with a patina finish?
We offer several different patina finishes, the most popular being the brown patina. This is a chemical-based hand rubbed finish, instead of a standard painted background finish. This particular finish lends itself to a more antique or aged look with natural variations in the bronze possibly being noticeable. There is an additional cost associated with this finish, which is available on plaques up to size 36" x 24".


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