U-Haul® Reviews
Once again, Uhaul got the job done! I wish I would've done some more research on my local Uhaul options, though, as I needed a truck rental to get my belongings from my apartment to my storage unit 11 miles away. Unfortunately, the Uhaul closest to my apartment only allowed same-location drop-off, so I had to double my mileage just to return an empty truck (as opposed to past experiences where I've picked up closer to my starting point and dropped off closer to my endpoint). Costs like mileage, coverage, and miscellaneous taxes, fees and surcharges brought the advertised base price of $19.95 up to a total cost of $80.86. Grand scheme, the total price isn't bad – I just wish the cost didn't quadruple throughout the process. Still though, nothing makes me feel powerful like trading my tiny compact car for a big ol' Uhaul for the day!
2 days before we were to pick up our truck a UHaul rep called to say we would have to drive 30 miles to get a truck because one was no longer available locally. Upon calling the regional dispatch supervisor one was located locally. Very upsetting 2 days before to get a call with complications. And appreciate the supervisor making it right.
10-ft truck worked out perfect, low mileage and clean. Change of pick-up location was made the night before by U-Haul via e-mail. New location did not have any moving blankets that I requested, but they removed the charge. Online confirmation of truck condition (with photos), mileage and gas tank level prior to leaving with equipment was a good process for both the transportation company and me. Documentation on the rental contract showing exactly how many gallons of gas was needed to bring it back up to starting level was very helpful.
Had to drive 30 miles to collect the truck, instead of the reserved pickup location that was 2 miles away. Arrived to find truck with check engine light on. Was told my options were to move with the check engine light on or cancel the move since no other trucks of the same size were available within 100 miles.
Hire a Helper did not coordinate the truck rental for me, however I would like to say that we had to drive 600 miles thru rain and mountains and very skinny roads and the truck was in very poor driving condition, the alignment was way off and the tires were fish tailing, it was a very scary and stressful 600 miles. I will be speaking with UHaul about this.