Laurel Auto Reconditioning - Ed's USA Auto Rentals mis represented what was insured on a rental car for a woman that was a victim of abduction Pottsville Pennsylvania

Ed's Auto has been ripping off their customers since day one. Their practices are fraudulent and illegal. It is amazing that they are still in business. 

 I felt bad when I read your story on how you were treated and your ordeal here in Pottsville.

Pottsville is a beautiful area. It is in Schuylkill County which is 80%forest.

We have clean air and a low crime rate. However, Our thinking is different than any where else.It possibly could be something in the water.

Most people have to travel out of the community to find good work. The ones that work local face lower wages. The local jobs are filled with people that have less skills. They work hard for a small amount of money.This has gone from one generation to another. So, when we see a dollar we will latch on and not let go. To prove this theory go into almost any store with money in your hand in Pottsville.

The clerk will remove the money from your hand then ask you what you need. It is cultural

I just read online that Judge Moran has passed away. That is how I found your article.

I do know that he took care of his friends.I do know that he would go as far as a cover-up to protect his friends. I am sure in his eyes he thought he was doing the right thing.

Please excuse our backward thinking.

I would just like to clarify a few discrepencies with this report on behalf of Ed's USA Auto Rentals. Although this rental vehicle was paid for by the state of Virginia, the person signing the contract is the actual renter for the vehicle, and thus is bound by the terms and conditions of said agreement. The coverages that were purchased in conjunction with this rental were a collision damage waiver, personal accident insurance, and supplemental liability insurance. As the report clearly states the renter of the vehicle hit a deer with with the vehicle. This would be classified as a comprehensive claim against a standard insurance policy. Comprehensive coverage is not offered from our company as an optional coverage.

We do not allow any customers to repair damages that occur while they are on rent. All repairs are performed at an accredited facility so that damage will be fixed to acceptable standards. This is the policy of almost all rental companies.

The entire statement listed regarding the practices of District Justice Charles Moran are heresay, and highly doubtful.

After receiving a judgment for the amount of damages, we are always willing to set up payment arrangements in order to accomodate our customers. In this particular case, the arrangement was not followed by the defendant. In the state of Pennsylvania it is legal to suspend the driver's license of a party found guilty of damage to leased/ rented property. This is the course of action we were forced to persue once the defendant refused, and still refuses to pay for the damage to our vehicle. Once an account gets to this point, a simple payment arrangement of a few dollars a month is not sufficient to satisfy our account. Our policy is that we will release the suspension of the license with a payment equal to 1/2 of the balance due, and bi-weekly or monthly payments. This agreement must be made in writing.

It is a shame that we are forced to use these means to resolve accounts of this matter, but unfortunatley in most cases we have no other options to recover the money for damages that we have paid to have our vehicles repaired. All other amicable options are persued before accounts reach this status.