I appreciate how friendly and efficient the rep is who runs this location.
Michele Sementini
Customer Reviews for Walts Automotive
(U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer)
Testimonials From Recent Customers
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Unfriendly- seemed annoyed ro have to deal with customer's
Richard HuegelSelf drop off worked well
Michael Frostit is impossible to estimate how to return a truck to the 1/4 tank level with which I picked it up ; I lost at least $50 that way. because , of course no adjustment are made....it makes no sense.
RALF HOSEMANNReturn procedure "after hours" is quite complex on the cell phone. It took quite a while. Guess I'm just not super tech savvy :-(
Susan OaksI had an issue with the back pull down door. On our last load, the door would not come down. It looked like the cable was tangled up top. When I returned the truck after hours, I parked it so the back was towards a building, since it had to be left open. I left a message with the location - they are closed on Monday so they should get the message tomorrow morning.
Susan OaksVery friendly and helpful service. Excellent place.
Susan AlexanderBe open Monday so when I brought the truck back I could get a day's credit $29.95 is $29.95 in my pocket.
Dusty ResneckI was very satisfied thank you
Wade AyersUHaul destination was closed on a monday, company refused to redirect me to another location, uhaul app failed to connect, uhaul door was stuck couldnt close it to take picture. The whole idea of the customer checking in their own trailer and taking pictures so the company doesnt have to hire someone is very distasteful.
Robert DorseyThe rental process couldn’t have been any easier. Friendly and efficient service, a pleasure to work with!
Christian GiomiThe truck was a bit on the old side but it worked. The rental experience overall went really well. The people at Walts are very nice, the instructions were clear, and I found using the U-Haul App very easy and helpful. (Since it was a holiday weekend, and since I had to change my return date and time twice, that was important.)
michelle riddleI'm not good at apps and I've returned both trucks but no one was there. One before the due date in the evening and one on the due date in the morning. Both are locked and I dropped the key in the drop box.
Valerie QuevedoOwner very helpful.. There is nothing to do because the owner does a terrific job
Ray TomaselloWalt ,thank you .other u haul facilities should fallow his example... excellent experience...
John DebiaseI appreciate the wonderful customer service.
monica martellainstead of having the fuel at half it would be much more convenient for refueling to get the vehicle with a full tank.
David TarpinianThe band was clean but it smelled like a wet dog and had hair on the seats. I took it because it was the only one available and I needed it urgently. I previously rented another one elsewhere and it was in much better condition.
Carlos PuertaVerification process on a sunday took too long in my opinion. Not having a real person to help with the details when you are moving is stressful.
Greg KoosGreat service, very efficient.
Thomas RitchieIt was kind of cold out...so I suggest hot chocolate for incoming customers. Just kidding. His place was warm and cozy and had two puppies to play with.
Thomas RitchieReally good serice
juan sanchezThis is not a comment on Walt's Automotive in Petaluma; Walt was great. But the U-haul app sucks. It didn’t work on my phone before (“preparing scanner”) or after (“share my location”). Walt helped me change my security settings to share my phone with apps but this didn’t work. I’m sure now I’m being tracked more for data-driven marketing by U-haul and many others, I’m not into it. I realize U-haul inc. is pushing the app but your distributors need to offer the option of the good old paper contract at the start. (btw, the app did not work for sending this comment either so I had to do it via laptop)
Peter PyleThe woman who processed my rental was a delight. Very funny. Very kind. And clearly took Customer Service to a down-to-earth, "I know where you're coming from" level. It was refreshing. Also had the opportunity while sitting in the waiting area to listen in on her customer phone call. She engaged that same level of affability as well. Curiously, (and I'm in the industry so it was natural to key in on this), I concluded that she could have a companion career as an audiobook narrator. Among the highlights of my rental experience. The woman's husband runs a mechanic's shop at the business' location. When he discovered that the combination lock where they keep the vehicle keys had jammed, he step inside his garage, retrieved a long air house outfitted with a mini circular saw and quite diligently cut off the lock (sparks galore!) to ensure that I wasn't kept waiting. THAT is customer service at its finest!
Ralph PenzaTrucks are always SUPER clean and well maintained!
Rivka BergWalt really makes the rental process easy!!!!
Aimee Lomeliforgot to put safetly pin in when he i talked trailer. glad i checked it myself at home
RYAN BULLARDWalt’s is the best!
JOHN RICHARDSThese people went above and beyond for us. They stayed late to help us and I couldn't be more thankful!
Ann JohnsonUHAUL ONLINE SERVICES ARE HORRENDOUS. NOTHING WORKED. CHAT, CREATE A PROFILE. I WAS LED TO A PAGE THAT DIDN'T EXIST. PATHETIC. UNABLE TO CHECKIN WHEN RETURNING VEHICLE
SHERRILL YURTHNothing ! I had an outstanding experience renting an Appliance Dolly for two day’s. Employee was very helpful. Thank you !!
Ken SullivanThe owners were very friendly and the service was fast and excellent.
HEATH WALTERSstates in the paperwork if you return a auto transport unused you wont be charged... my truck would not fit and now i get no refund or responce as to why
tom winslowImpressive and friendly customer service, it’s the new and improved UHaul!
George MerrillExelente customer service. Thank you so much.
Alejandra RamirezNo problems at all. Thank you very much. I appreciate how everything was professional. And thorough.
jon pfeifferI find it appalling how much data you require to rent a vehicle. It felt like the priority was to get my personal information. I found the whole experience lacking in humanity. I will do my utmost to never rent from UHaul again.
paulette mcmillanProfessional and helpful
Olivia BustosThe after hour check out could use some improvement on the app. It kept freezing up when trying to locate by GPS. The people at Walters Automotive are very helpful and friendly.
damian stokelyThe process was easy, efficient, and effective. The rental was clean and serviceable.
Olivia BustosThis place was closed on Monday. An employee happened to drop bye and saw me. So he helped me/. Why would dispatch send me to a place that closes on Mondays?
John TonnochyBetter customer service. Horrible company was charged 5 times for my rental. Blame was on Uhaul’s computer system. Just terrible. Lucky I checked my bank account and caught the thieves.
Eric MeadeEverything is good don't change a thing
MARK COLLINSHave rented from this location several times! Great service!
DENISE TARANGOI requested 24 hour drop off for a car dolly and they charged me $20.00 for an after hours service fee.
George CrawfordBe convenient, friendly and easy pick up - drop off
Robin JamesDrop off quick & simple. Just know your location & slow down to approach, as a busy road. Refuel the truck & sweep it clean, first. Walt is friendly & helpful. I would recommend him & use again.
greg condrotteThis location is my go to spot. Reliable, friendly and great service.
Dru O'NeillStaff is very friendly and helpful
ALISON TANZERCompleted self check, which was fairly simple.
Ronald KarlssonI really enjoyed the friendly approach and the professional service from the lady who rented me the Truck. Their rental Truck was super clean. I enjoyed it.
Jeff FororuzehClearer pricing on the part of Uhaul but the location was convenient, care was great. Vehicle was super clean and ready to roll.
Lori CrowleyEverything perfect and friendly!
Maureen MaguireAnother great rental from Walt! Thank you.
Rene SilvaEmployees were so nice! Made drop off fast and easy.
STEPHANIE BAXMAN