Hertz Car Sales Reviews 

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I purchased a vehicle through Hertz Rent2Buy in August 2026, and nearly two months later, I am still dealing with registration issues caused by Hertz's mistakes.

Initially, Hertz provided the wrong license plate number. Later, they processed the vehicle registration using the incorrect plate number. We were then asked to sign the registration paperwork again and were issued another temporary registration valid for a limited period.

Despite multiple follow-ups, the issue remains unresolved. When I expressed my concerns, the sales manager provided a letter acknowledging that Hertz had mistakenly assigned the same license plate number to two different customers. The letter also stated that Hertz would pay for any ticket issued because of this mistake.

But my question is: Why should a customer have to worry about getting pulled over or receiving a ticket after purchasing a vehicle from a reputable company?

I purchased this car expecting peace of mind, but instead, I am uncomfortable and worried about driving it because of the unresolved registration issues.

The most frustrating part is the lack of timely resolution and communication. Hertz was responsive and helpful during the sales process, but getting assistance after the purchase has been an entirely different experience.

A promise to pay for a ticket is not a solution. Customers deserve properly registered vehicles and reliable after-sales service.

I am extremely disappointed with Hertz Rent2Buy. I would strongly advise potential buyers to think carefully before purchasing through this program and make sure all registration and title paperwork is correct before taking delivery.

I hope Hertz takes responsibility and resolves this issue immediately.

Hertz Car Sales Smithtown location

Hertz’s digital car buying made my purchase hassle free.

Both my son and I tried to get a hertz rent to buy car, his was delayed by a month and we never heard back, mine they kept pushing the date off and not giving me an answer. Without too much detail, they were a mess, kept saying we will take care of you and blew you off.

PLEASE READ if you are considering buying a car from Hertz. (I won't bore you with the waiting 3+ hours in the lobby with 2 young kids before we even could start the buying process because they were with another customer because I still gave them my sale after that.) I drove my car off the lot, and there was already an alert about a headlight malfunction and maintenance due on the dash. We let them know the next day and they said they didn't know anything about them, but take it to a Volvo dealer and they'll fix it. I took my car to a mechanic to look it over and he found that there was cut wires leading to the headlights. He was very concerned about this because we had just purchased the car and were not made aware of this issue. When we told Hertz about this, they still had no idea about any cut wires. They said if this car had gotten in a wreck or had prior damage, they would not have to disclose it me. They also said "The car could break in half when you drive it off the lot and Hertz would in no way be liable." Can car lots even do that? I've been contacting Hertz with a lawyer back and forth for over a month and they won't do anything. This is the TIP of the iceberg of my experience with them.

Signed up with my credit card to rent to buy a used Camry, seemed like a good deal. I was supposed to originally see the car on 3/13.I received a call from hertz that the car wouldn't be available to see in Lynn MA until 3/19. I received a call on 3/16 that the car was going directly to Philadelphia and was no longer available When i asked the person who notified me of this, If this was a common occurrence. She hung up on me. It appears that Hertz Rent to Buy is not a reputable business.

I recently purchased a 2025 Nissan Rogue with 11,000 miles from your Bonita Springs location, at the time of purchase I was given a clean vehicle history report with no mechanical issues and a one year power train warranty, at 12,000 miles I had a major issue with the flywheel assembly. I had the vehicle towed to Naples Nissan, Naples Florida. It was then that I was told it had a replacement transmission and other drivetrain issues starting at 3,000 miles, I was never told this by the sales person or sales manager, when I filed a claim with your warranty company I was denied. When I spoke with the sales manager at Bonita Springs she denied having knowledge of the real vehicle history and basically told me I was on my own for the cost of the repair if Nissan would not honor their warranty. Because of my troubles with your practice of not providing the proper vehicle disclosure I cannot and will not recommend or purchase another vehicle from Hertz again and my next move is to notify the state of Florida Division of Consumer Affaires to file an official complaint against Hertz Car sales Bonita Beach , Florida,

Respectfully
Steven Batchelor

508-574-9454

I wish I could tell you we had a good experience buying a car from Hertz, but I can’t. We were ready to sign and pay, but never got the opportunity because we were abandoned at the sales person‘s desk for nearly half an hour. There were at least two managers of finance guy and six sales people in the Riverside dealership while we were there and no one came to check on us including our sales person, who totally left us alone while she was supposedly getting some more information for us. SO instead of writing a ckeck, we left after nearly 30 mins of just sitting alone.... I have been around and worked for used car dealerships for over 30 years and i know how things work... and this was the worst customer service i've ever seen or experienced..

I’m sure their cars are great, but their customer service sucks, and we will never buy a car from...

Went to Hertz in Des Plaines, Illinois today to buy a new car. From the first phone call and our back to back texts, I knew Andrew was my guy. When I arrived, he was awesome. Patient, helpful, and truly went above and beyond anything I have experienced with a car salesperson in my 56 years. The entire staff was wonderful and very supportive. I strongly recommend Hertz for your next car purchase. Thank you, Andrew.

i will never use Hertz car hire again , car we ordered wasn't available and the car they give me, had an awful smell of drugs and wasn't clean at all... i spent my first day of my holiday cleaning the car for my family to use.. ( DEC 2026 )

First purchase was a 2019 in 2020, Versa in Orlando. Process was seemless.
We just purchased a 2024 Rogue from their Clearwater office, very happy.
Sales team really friendly; they go out of their way to make sure you are happy with your choice.

Good experience purchasing a 2023 Chevy Malibu. However, after 3 weeks the vehicle went into reduced power mode. Long story short, the issue is not covered either by Chevrolet or Hertz warranties. When Chevy dealer first inspected the car they said the oil was “dark and dirty”. Hertz manager claims oil was changed during 115 point inspection prior to the sale but they have no records of car being serviced. $1,300 later, including $118 for an oil change I wonder who we should believe - Hertz or Chevy? Hertz Sales Manager says they can’t do anything for us - not even cover the cost of oil change! As a Hertz employee I am not happy with Hertz Car Sales.

I bought a car from Hertz Car Sales Orlando this past August. I had the car delivered to Phoenix Arizona where it developed a problem. The salesman Adrian Perez stepped up and solved the problem getting the auto mfg. and Hertz together to solve the problem. The guy is not only a great salesman, but is an advocate for the customer. Craig Z.

We reserved a car and paid for it in Aug so it would be ready for October, two months in advance. A few days before, I tried calling. The number kept going to voicemail. When we showed up DURING BUSINESS HOURS, they said they were closed and wouldn't help us. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ALREADY PAID FOR WITH CONFERMATION NUMBER IN HAND!!!

Wanted to buy a car through the Rent2Buy option, that is: rent it for 3 days, get the car checked out and get the rent waived if you buy the car. I made a reservation for the car for a couple of days after the first available date, got a confirmation but then heard nothing while the reserved date was approaching. I called and heard the car wouldn't be ready on the reserved date. They couldn't say when it would be ready. So I cancelled the appointment I had made for the pre purchase inspection. Then all of a sudden, the car IS ready on the reserved date. I was lucky my mechanic still had availability within the three days timeframe.
When I arrive at the rental location, there apparently still is a hold on the car. It took several phone calls to get this removed. In the meantime we filled out the paperwork to rent the car and then finally we got to take the car with us. When arriving home (only then unfortunately), I notice that the car -all wheel drive- is delivered with unmatched tires: potentially harmful for the drivetrain. Since there are no maintenance or service logs, it's not clear for how long this has been. The 'no haggle' price of the car was in line with KBB value for year & mileage. However, for that price I was expecting a functioning car; not a car that needs four new tires right away. I addressed this with Hertz and was told to expect a call back within a couple of hours. That didn't happen. I called back again and asked to speak to higher level. Although promised, this did not happen either. The level of unresponsiveness made me return the car and take my loss with the car rent. Bad experience. At least take a good look at the car before you even rent it and try to get everything done at the same location you're renting from. We rented from El Paso and had to do business with Hertz Car Sales in Bedford while I was told to discuss the tire issue with 'corporate'. Too many layers.

I bought a car from the Riverside office 0in February and have no problem with the car or the sale.
I also purchased an extended warranty, but the next day, on reflection, I decided it wasn't worth it and so I enquired about cancelling it. I was told there would be no problem and so I went along and filled out the cancellation form. I was told the refund may take some time as it could only be arranged by 'Corporate headquarters'.
I am still waiting and every time I call to talk to a manager, they are always in a meeting or with a customer. I am promised they will call back. They never have. Nobody has ever returned my calls despite all the promises. My next action I think will be to consult a lawyer.
Be careful buying here.

Beware of Hertz car sales! I purchased a vehicle from Hertz only a couple months ago. I started having issues with the car right away, and our mechanic found that some electrical wires above fuel pump were damaged in such way that the vehicle could go up in flames at any time.
Now Hertz denies responsibility!

I purchased a Bronco on May 17, 2025. All went well and I was happy, until I found that the car had mismatched tires. Goodyear in the front, Continental in the rear. I sent an email with information. It was unanswered. I called the salesman, no return call. I finally got him on the phone and he said he would speak to the manager. Nothing.

I decided to write to cooperate. They didn't read the email and thought it was a rental. I responded. They wrote back and said to contact Hertz in Richmond, VA. I responded telling them I had tried three times and to please read the email. Now, everything is silent.

I will not buy from Hertz again. My last car was from Enterprise (I wish they had what I wanted), they were responsive. Hertz is not!

Here's what the industry states about mismatched tires:

Uneven Tread Wear:
Mixing tires with different sizes, tread patterns, or load indices can cause uneven weight distribution, leading to faster wear on some tires compared to others.

Poor Handling:
Mismatched tires can negatively impact a car's handling and braking performance. The different tires may have different grip levels, causing the car to feel unstable or unpredictable in turns or during braking, especially in emergency situations.
Drivetrain Damage (AWD/4WD):
In all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles, mismatched tires can put extra strain on the drivetrain, potentially leading to damage to the transfer case, differentials, or other components.
Tire Rotations:
Mismatched tires can make tire rotations more difficult or impossible, further contributing to uneven wear.

BE CAREFUL! This company is not trustworthy. I saw a car rent to buy. It was listed for a price. When i entered my credit card details and booked the car for rent the price was still there but when I received the email with the confirmation for the rental to buy the price went up over $2600. Despite sending print screens of the car with the listing price and everything they required me to, they did not honor the price.

This company sold a car in an unethical manner. I had major problems within 6 months of my purchase. After further investigation it was found by a certified dealer that a major OEM part was removed on the vehicle and not disclosed. The part would have been covered under warranty had the part been the original. Hertz would do nothing to correct the issue nor take responsibility. The General Manager and Corporate levels basically told us it was to bad. We will never consider a vehicle from Hertz again and will continue to tell others of this shady company.

Have been waiting for 6 weeks for plates. Went into store to get another temp tag as mine was set to expire and I was going out of town. They promised they would email to me and never did. Returned back from trip and now driving on expired tags. Once you make the purchase NO ONE will answer phone calls, texts or emails, at either the store or at corporate. You are on your own. Buy at your own risk.