And we can vouch for that. After hiring a car in London, using it in Spain, and then bringing it back to London, an we noticed an ever-so-slight buff on the front bumper of this almost new Peugeot (which we adored – why can’t we get them here in North America?) It wasn’t our doing: we always take copious photos of our hire cars before, during and after usage. After haggling back and forth – at length and over many days (including transatlantic phone calls and dozens of clear, accurate photos) we finally got the rental agency to rescind the charge. What a pain.
A sharp lesson about this is to be absolutely anal compulsive when you rent. And, read more here, courtesy of our affiliate friends, Going, as they relay lots of good ideas on how to fight back when you must. Click here and save yourself hours of grief.
As with anything in life, you have rules and regulations up to your armpits. You may want to read up on these.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Covers damage to the rental car in case of an accident, often including theft and vandalism.
Liability Insurance: Covers damage to other people’s property and injuries to others if you’re at fault in an accident.
Personal Accident Insurance: Covers medical expenses for you and your passengers in the event of an accident.
Personal Effects Coverage: Covers theft of personal items from the rental car.
Ease of Mind: Knowing that you have coverage can make the rental experience less stressful.
Reduced Hassle: If an incident occurs, rental insurance often means less paperwork and quicker resolution with the rental company.
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