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zipplewrath

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14. Careful

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #7)

Sat Apr 16, 2022, 01:26 PM

Apr 2022

Some policies will only cover up to the current value of YOUR car. If you're driving an old beater, they may not fully cover that current SUV you're renting.

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Do you get the car rental insurance when renting a car? n/t [View all] RamblingRose Apr 2022 OP

I always relied on my credit card's rental insurance... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2022 #1

I've been paying regular auto insurance for decades. Eyeball_Kid Apr 2022 #2

Yeah, that too. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2022 #3

That's always been my assumption as well (credit card + car insurance) but as you said I've never RamblingRose Apr 2022 #11

Yes, because I own old cars, and I'm not covered for damage to what I'm driving. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #4

Is the insurance coverage for the rental based on the insurance coverage of the driver? We have RamblingRose Apr 2022 #10

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #13

No, it is covered by your existing policy. nt BrightKnight Apr 2022 #5

Depends. The one time I didn't I bent the tail gate. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #6

My auto policy covers me RainCaster Apr 2022 #7

Careful zipplewrath Apr 2022 #14

My credit card covers me. Dial H For Hero Apr 2022 #8

Only outside of the US. pdxflyboy Apr 2022 #9

I got the insurance when we rented in Newark & drove to NYC, mainly cause we got the rental for so RamblingRose Apr 2022 #12