What information about avoiding fuel-related charges must Budget disclose to renters?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tion with the advertising, marketing, promotion, offering for rent, or renting of any vehicle, shall not misrepresent, in any manner, expressly or by implication:
- A. the renters who return their vehicle with a full gas tank will not incur any fuel-related charges;
- B. Any fuel-related charge, fee, or cost, or related requirement; or
- C. Any charge, fee, or cost, or material term or condition, relating to the rental of any vehicle.
II.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the advertising, marketing, promotion, offering for rent, or renting of any vehicle, shall disclose clearly and conspicuously, at the time of rental transaction,
- A. any fuel-related charges, fees, or costs, including any fuel-related charges, fees, or costs which a renter who drives the vehicle less than any specified amount may incur;
- B. any requirements related to fuel-related charges, fees, or costs, including any fuel-related requirements which a renter who drives the vehicle less than any specified amount may need to satisfy; and
- C.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Budget must clearly and conspicuously disclose to renters, at the time of the rental transaction, the manner in which a renter can avoid fuel-related charges, fees, or costs, or related requirements. This disclosure is required in connection with the advertising, marketing, promotion, offering for rent, or renting of any vehicle. The disclosure must be in understandable language and syntax.
This requirement ensures that renters are fully informed about how to manage fuel costs and avoid unexpected charges. By providing clear information on how to avoid these charges, Budget aims to promote transparency and customer satisfaction. This also helps renters make informed decisions about their rental agreement and fuel options.
Budget is also prohibited from misrepresenting that renters who return their vehicle with a full gas tank will not incur any fuel-related charges. They must also not misrepresent any fuel-related charge, fee, or cost, or related requirement; or any charge, fee, or cost, or material term or condition, relating to the rental of any vehicle. This ensures that Budget provides accurate and honest information to its customers regarding fuel-related matters.