There have been jokes made about paying for the insurance
that's offered when renting an automobile. The people who make and laugh at
these jokes are the same people whom forgo auto renters insurance believing it
either to be a scam or just wholly unnecessary. While it's certainly true that
car rental and insurance companies make money from this type of insurance they
do so only because automobile crashes, damage, and other issues are rare. Those
who've driven off the rental lot without the extra insurance and gotten into
accidents or seen their rental car sustain damage sing a very different tune.
The out of pocket expenses associated with driving without extra renters
insurance quickly skyrocket when an incident does occur.
Better To Have It...
...and need it than need it and not have it, or so the old
saying goes. This is a wise piece of advice especially when you're talking
about automobile renters insurance. While most car renters will drive and
complete their rental without incident, those that run into even minor problems
find themselves happy to have the extra insurance. While the basic insurance
rental lots require an individual to carry cover basic collision and liability,
the extra insurance covers everything else. Uninsured motorists, broken
windshields, theft, and miscellaneous damages are all covered under this type
of insurance. Drivers involved in incidents without the added coverage may find
themselves in court, being sued by other motorists, and with negative marks on
their credit reports.
All Cars Covered?
Some whom rent vehicles may be under the assumption that not
all rentals are covered by additional insurance. Others pass on the coverage
because they don't think the car they're renting is worth it. Whether a driver
is renting a town car, riding in a limousine, or renting a high end sports car,
it behooves them all to sign up for additional and more comprehensive coverage.
Rental companies protect their vehicles and those who rent can protect
themselves and their own finances by accepting this type of coverage. All
companies that rent vehicles out offer supplemental insurance. There is no
excuse not to take it.
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