Car rentals

[splarsen]

Hi I have read that by using your Visa Etc you can by pass paying extra for insurance. But according to the credit card companies they cover collission, theft etc, but not liability of you injuring someone or something.

I have seen places to buy insurance for $7.00 per day and not the $13.00 per day that I have been quoted. Can anyone help?

FYI my insurance agent says not to trust the credit card companies unless you get it in writing.

[ricktoronto]

Originally Posted by splarsen

Hi I have read that by using your Visa Etc you can by pass paying extra for insurance. But according to the credit card companies they cover collission, theft etc, but not liability of you injuring someone or something.

I have seen places to buy insurance for $7.00 per day and not the $13.00 per day that I have been quoted. Can anyone help?

FYI my insurance agent says not to trust the credit card companies unless you get it in writing.

Ask your agent if your liability insurance covers liability for rented autos. Mine does, 2 million worth. It was a $10 or $15 add on to my premium. Your credit card company will have the terms of rental coverage in what they sent you with the card, on their web site and in the case of Visa, the Visa North America web site has the terms and conditions for all Visa cards with this feature.

[splarsen]

Originally Posted by ricktoronto

Ask your agent if your liability insurance covers liability for rented autos. Mine does, 2 million worth. It was a $10 or $15 add on to my premium. Your credit card company will have the terms of rental coverage in what they sent you with the card, on their web site and in the case of Visa, the Visa North America web site has the terms and conditions for all Visa cards with this feature.

He never mentioned that but I will give it a whirl. Figures in Ma they won't tell you a thing as they have a complete monoply with no competition.