Insurance4carhire.com's
car rental Excess comparative site
Discover
the real costs of car rental excess
The
site shows the Excess amounts charged by the major car rental companies, as well
as the daily rates they charge to reduce the Excess.
The information
was originally compiled during April 2007 by Insurance4carhire
staff calling each car rental company's airport location at the international
airport in the capital city of each country – more than 180 locations in
total - and the costs are based on the daily cost of excess for a compact size
car.
The survey was conducted in more than 30 countries across Europe,
South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada. The car rental companies
surveyed are: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National
It
clearly and simply shows the consumer:
What
their exposure is to Excess on their rental – information that is often hidden
and very difficult to get even when you call the car rental location
-
What
it will cost them to take the car rental company’s own Excess cover
-
What
the car rental company’s own cover excludes – generally damage to windows, tyres,
the undercarriage and the roof.
-
Compares
the car rental company’s charges to insurance4carhire’s prices, based on our Daily
Policy, and illustrates the saving.
When
you hire a car,
your car rental agreement includes cover for Collision Damage Waiver (damage to
the rental vehicle) and Theft
There
is almost always an Excess on the Collision Damage Waiver and Theft.
Excess
is also known as, non-waiver, the deductible or super CDW. Excess is a voluntary
insurance and is sold by car rental companies at the counter when the customer
collects the car. It is usually charged on a Daily basis. The customer has the
right to accept or decline the car rental companies Excess. If they do decline,
they will be responsible for the excess charges if they have any damage to the
vehicle.
The
cost of the Excess will vary according to:
- The
rental company
- Size
of the rental vehicle
- The
country in which the car is picked-up
Follow
this link to visit the site
insurance4carhire.com
is a tradining name of Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd which is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Services Authority , Register Number 313250. The company
is registered in England and Wales, Company No. 4043759. The Registered Address
is: Towergate House, 2 County Gate, Staceys Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1ST.
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offers huge savings for holiday makers - Press Release April 2010
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Which?
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Australia disproportionately high compared to other motorists - June 2008
Drivers
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holiday budget with an annual policy - April 2008
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car rental jargon, unclear insurance policies and excessive excess – The Big 3
pitfalls that can leave you out of pocket when hiring a car on holiday, warns
Insurance4car.com - April 2008
Age
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over 75s stay on the Road - March 2008
Brits
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firms cash in on UK drivers with massive excess charges - March 2008
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hire.com - March 2008
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for excess car hire charges - March 2008
Trusting
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- March 2008
The
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massive excess Penalties - February 2008
Towergate
Partnership announces the acquisition of Insurance 4 Car Hire Agents Ltd - January
2008
Lower
prices for car hire excess insurance from December - December 2007
Annual
Car Rental Insurance Renewal is here again - October 2007
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