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How does rental car insurance offered by credit card companies (when you use the card) work?
Question : How does rental car insurance offered by credit card companies (when you use the card) work?
I have credit cards which say they cover me for rental car insurance when I use the card to make the full payment for the rental. How does that work? Are there any catches? Does it make sense for me to get the additional insurance from the rental agency (like Avis)? If I am in an accident, will the Credit Card insurance cover everything or will it also be charged to my regular car insurance company?
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Best answer:
Answer by Mike C
I think if I remember right, the credit card only covers the deductable portion of your auto insurance. You would be best serve to contact your credit card company to make sure.
yes there is a catch.. most cc will only cover only after you have exhausted your car insurance.. and yes you should get coverage from the rental agent. why? beacuse when you get into an accident or if the vehicle is stolen they cover the car 100% no deductibles to you, even if the car was vadilized in the parking lot.. you don’t have to report it your insurance co so no high rates and no deductibles.. insurance co tell you not to buy it beacause when you file a claim they make money off of your deductible.. so when you cover the car from the rental you have the option of full or basic.. basic means the car is covered 100% no matter what happens.. I use to be a rental agent..:)