16 Things You Should Know About Rental Cars

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9. Ensure you are covered in the Event of ‘Loss of Use’

Many of the major car rental agencies now charge customers for the ‘loss of use’ of the vehicle if it gets significantly damaged during the rental period. These charges are in addition to the total cost of repairs to the vehicle. Most private insurance policies will not necessarily cover you for this charge. The secondary insurance provided by major credit card carriers doe typically cover this fee to include most of the major credit card companies such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Before taking off in your car rental, make sure you are clear on what your responsibilities will be in the unfortunate case of having a car accident so that you can avoid big surprises later.