Advertised Mobile Pickup Option Not Honored at Franchise Rental Location
A customer who booked online mobile pickup for a truck rental was instead required to complete verification steps by phone and in person because the specific franchise location did not support mobile pickup, contradicting the booking option shown online. This reflects inconsistent fulfillment of advertised features across a rental network's independently operated locations.
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