Collision damage waiver insurance - is it worth the extra money?
Is it worth taking out annual personal cover for collision damage waiver insurance on hire cars in Europe to try to avoid rip offs?
Asked on 3 August 2014 by bernardbg
Answered by
Honest John
Put it this way, I don't. I pay the hire company because they make extra profit out it it and therefore are less likely to find damage on the car when I bring it back. And they have their hands on your credit card, while you have no way of seeking legal redress in another country.
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