Let the games begin

It is finally here. The absolute worst time to rent car in Des Moines.
This week is the Indianola Balloon Races. Next week is Knoxville Sprint
Car Races. Next week and the week after is the Iowa State Fair. With all
3 events occuring about the same time every year, every year we run out
of cars and so does everybody else.

Today I made a potential customer angry by refusing to make a
reservation for her. She explained she was having difficulty with
renting a car at other car rentals and our reservation operator told her
to call us directly to make a reservation. That did not mean she was
getting a car.

I explained that if we are sold out, then we are sold out and there
isn't much I can do about it. She did not like that answer and demanded
to speak to a manager. I explained I am the only person here. She said
Thank You and hung up.

So if anyone wants a car rental in Des Moines during the coming weeks
and you are told the car rentals are sold out, then have a good reason
handy on why you should get a car above the hundred other people also
needing cars. And do not exspect a dirt cheap price until after Labor
Day in September. College kids need cars to transport their belongings
when the State Fair is over. Post Later. Bye!