Customer Reviews for U-Haul of University City

9,004 reviews

4857 Chestnut St   Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Btwn 48th & 49th)

(215) 471-4137

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Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am - 5 pm

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(215) 471-4137

4857 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Btwn 48th & 49th)

Services at this Location:

Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Free towing inspection
  • Propane pay at pump
  • 24 hour customer return

Testimonials From Recent Customers

Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We use these reviews to guide our efforts and improve our service. Everything that follows is direct from our customers, without any filtering or editing on our part.

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Rating:
4.0

They forgot to give me the dolly when I picked up the truck

Zhuang J 
Rating:
3.0

While we did not have any issues with U-Haul of University City, we did have a terrible experience with U-Haul. Long story short, this was the the third U-Haul location we worked with for the same reservation. We spent 2 hours trying to get our U-Haul, even though we'd made the reservation several days before.

Caleb T 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Alaiya H 
Rating:
5.0

This particular address does not come up when you’re trying to purchase something online even after putting in the ZIP Code six locations came up, but it did not so that may want to be correct

DEBORAH P 
Rating:
5.0

I reserved the truck a few days before and I'm glad I did because Saturday was a very busy day. Location was easy to find. The pick-up process was easy and the staff was nice. Drop off was even easier. Thank You.

Susan G 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

david r 
Rating:
0.0

Blind spot mirror was broken and I got double charged.

caitlin n 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Srikiran C 
Rating:
1.0

I was unable to get the rental via mobile pick up no code was displayed and no video to demonstrate how to open lock was displayed. I did not have the rental and there was no one to help me even at corporate. The app registered that I had the vehicle when I didn't and there was no way to indicate I didn't have it. I chatted with virtual assistant who could not help me either. No one from the center even called once the store was open to verify anything. A terrible EXPERIENCE.

KISHA B 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MATTHEW T 
Rating:
4.0

Just make sure the vehicle is clean

Eugene G 
Rating:
5.0

Because of the one+ hour delay encountered at pick-up location in Baltimore, & since I was not given my booked & confirmed dolley, arrived at drop-off location after it closed. So, I did the app return & could not enter indide location

Carlos A 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

shardey t 
Rating:
5.0

On time with the right equipment. Perfect!!

Brian C 
Rating:
5.0

I have rented from this location several times, and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful.

Phillips Y 
Rating:
5.0

The people working at this location got me set up and helped with questions I had.

Matthew P 
Rating:
5.0

Manager and Team was great

Rachel H 
Rating:
3.0

Windshield had bugs all over it.

FRED H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Deborah J 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JOSHUA H 
Rating:
1.0

My reservation meant nothing. I waited for an hour and a half only to basically have a new transaction conducted. I did not receive the truck I reserved but instead a larger one which caused considerable difficulty with parking and negotiating cramped city streets. It is not that I wouldn't recommend this location, but after using UHaul I will not use it again and will actively dissuade others from using UHaul in favor of renting vans from services like enterprise and Turo or trucks from alternative providers.

Hunter C 
Rating:
1.0

At pickup, the “system”’was “slow” and there was a line of 20 frustrated people. The app was also slow or unresponsive. At drop off, staff had two trucks blocking the return lane and even when they saw returning customers backed up in the street, unable to drive into the facility and return their vehicles (myself included), moved slowly and showed no regard or concern for customers who were needlessly inconvenienced.

CHRISTOPHER H 
Rating:
1.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Evan B 
Rating:
5.0

the young man who assisted me with the rental was very efficient and polite. helped me to scan my driver license and hitch up. great! it was a bit difficult to back the trailer in upon return. it worked out.

CHRISTOPHER O 
Rating:
1.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ALEXANDRIA M 
Rating:
3.0

The representatives got everything done as I asked and were nice. They were very straight and to the point but that can be helpful for the sake of clarity.

Isaac C 
Rating:
5.0

My UHaul smelled so bad I had to spend thirty minutes to an hour cleaning it and I feel as though I should be compensated somehow for doing so.

Amilia R 
Rating:
2.0

The people working at this location were extremely friendly and helpful when things went wrong, but a lot of things went wrong. Engine failure, had to get on the phone with roadside assistance, got issued another truck, both trucks were pretty grimy and both trucks had NO GAS when I took them out. I had to immediately fill up both my original truck, AND my replacement truck.

Krista S 
Rating:
5.0

Every thing went well

Karen H 
Rating:
1.0

This location gave me only 8 hours of time to move my stuff so I had to pay for two days.

Anwar H 
Rating:
5.0

N/A

ROY M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

SIDNEY J 
Rating:
2.0

I reserved the moving truck two months out and a day before I was to pick it up I was told I had to pick it up from a different location, clear across town. So I had to settle on a 10’ one compared to the 15’ I reserved. And to top it off, I requested 24 moving pads and I was told they had none. Sure did have pads to sell but none per my reservation. I was not even offered to use the ones they had for sale. U-Haul needs to take care of their customers. I did not even get compensated for the pads, just you can buy some. The last thing I was ask was to take a trailer with me , I am glad I did not do this , they way they treated me why would I ever help U-Haul ???

Anthony B 
Rating:
5.0

I can't think of anything.Keep up the excellent service.

HAKIM M 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

JOHN Z 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

NATALIA M 
Rating:
1.0

Horrible

ISIS W 
Rating:
3.0

Guy was an asshole at pickup. Didn’t show me where the truck was. Key was not in lock box

John G 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Ahmed A 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

MICHAEL L 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Zohreh M 
Rating:
4.0

Mobile app would not permit me to enter the truck's actual mileage, even though it was correct and re-checked several times. Counter agent advised to 'just ignore it', but there should be a way to override this so it actually records properly. Also, upon return there was no where to park the truck, and after I jockeyed it into the lot at another spot was told I needed to move it back to the inbound line.

KENNETH V 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Safayat R 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Amadou B 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Marie F 
Rating:
5.0

Very cordial. The person who checked me in from Haiti has excellent customer service skills. He answered my questions without an attitude and took care of me.

ALDITH L 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Vincent M 
Rating:
5.0

I wish we didn't have to show proof of insurance on our primary vehicle. I don't walk around with that. That's not the location or local staff's fault, though.

Gregory R 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Brian C 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Anderson C 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Evette J 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Nicole P 
Rating:
5.0

The young man that waited on me was very professional. He helped me. He answered a lot of questions. He made everything easy for me. He deserves a raise.

Joyce N 
Rating:
3.0

Manager was rude. Didn't have appliance dolly even though it was reserved.

Donna H 
Rating:
2.0

There was a horribly long line and the one and only customer service rep was moving super slowly and was not responsive or helpful to most people on line.

Isobel S 
Rating:
4.0

Bit confusing; I placed a order reserve for utility dolly and none available then had to use a regular one which really didn’t help Service was good she did apologize bc she is new I didn’t like the extra service fee for security $25 but I needed to rent it for the day

Kristen D 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Jessica W 
Rating:
2.0

The staff were rude , I walked in 20 minutes before closing & they completely ignored me for 15 minutes. They were seemingly upset & told me I had to use the app for self service even though I already reserved. An older gentleman with a long gray beard was very rude.

SHATIVIA S 
Rating:
5.0

Keep up the great work!

PATRICIA S 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

CHEIKH T 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ROY M 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

LLOYD K 
Rating:
5.0

Good

Foly A 
Rating:
1.0

Manager was very ignorant and has poor customer service

SHARON S 
Rating:
4.0

Perfect work

CLAUDIO C 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

marion g 
Rating:
2.0

I returned my rental and dropped the keys in the box before my allotted time was up. For some reason they still charged me the $20 after hours service fee. It's as if they only thought to process my equipment return when they got around to it and not based on the time I actually returned it.

Samantha P 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Mary T 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Kashima B 
Rating:
3.0

The staff isn't the warmest. My biggest complaint this time though is that the truck smelled like wet dogs had been transported in it. I had to crack the windows to keep from smelling it. If I was moving furniture or something with cloth, that smell might have transferred. They should do a better job of sanitizing the van after use.

Sheldon G 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

TERENCE S 
Rating:
5.0

Customer service was top tier. They were crowded however the cashier acknowledged our presence as we were waiting.

Robin M 
Rating:
5.0

Only issue. No windshield washer fluid. Windows real dirty because of it.

Harry W 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

ADIL B 
Rating:
4.0

After hours so I can’t comment on staff helpfulness but will say yes because drop off felt simple. I would add more signage to one way entrance and exit, was hard to know when dark

NICOLE C 
Rating:
5.0

Team was great

Hakeem H 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

stephanie h 
Rating:
5.0

Android app didn't work for return. Kept putting me back at step 1 after step 2

ADIL B 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Yu L 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

stephanie h 
Rating:
4.0

I was pleased with the service I received. Location could use more staffing because of it’s demand to service the customers and location.

SHARON L 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Benito N 
Rating:
5.0

I had reserved a 2 wheel upright dolly. They were out at this location even though I had it reserved. They sent me to another location to get the dolly. Not terrible but not great either.

Brian C 
Rating:
4.0

I can't think of anything..I had a really good experience he went above and beyond.he made it quick no mistakes and was really helpful

Nicole L 
Rating:
3.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Christopher L 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Rasheda A 
Rating:
5.0

Provide more chairs for customers to sit when they have to wait for counter service .

JOSHUA C 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Breanna N 
Rating:
4.0

Maintain the trucks

melissa g 
Rating:
2.0

They overcharge people debit cards. Be aware!

tierra s 
Rating:
5.0

The rental process was smooth and organized.

TANZANIA B 
Rating:
2.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

anayah w 
Rating:
5.0

Staff was great and attentive.

SADE W 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

Emmanuel Y 
Rating:
5.0

The young man that assisted me was so informative, kind, respectful and pleasant. He needs to be acknowledged as a very hard worker that takes the time to explain and answer all questions. I will use this location again in 2 weeks because of his hard work and wonderful treatment to each customer. Please acknowledge him! He is an asset to the company and this location!

Anita H 
Rating:
4.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

VIJAYA E 
Rating:
5.0

I was able to check in on my phone and get my truck quickly, but there was a long line of people inside waiting for things. More staff on the weekend is needed at this location.

ALAN V 
Rating:
5.0

Customer did not leave a comment.

LAVAAR H 
Rating:
2.0

Terrible customer service. Worker sounds miserable and hated life, giving low effort in explaining the process of rental or even important information such as to take pictures/video of the plate, vehicle condition, and parking spot. Location has a huge fleet of unused trucks, most likely under utilized due to horrid customer service.

Minh L 
Rating:
5.0

I'm a GM at upenn in hospitality I'm big on customer service and they didn't disappoint it was nice doing business with uhaul

TRACEY R 
No reviews have been submitted for this location.
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