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Where can I buy excessive damage insurance?

Where can I buy "collision damage waiver insurance" for a rental car ? The hire car companies often charge HUGE amounts for just 3 or 4 days of this added insurance.

Asked on 27 August 2015 by Driver-in-Italy

Answered by Honest John
http//www.insurance4carhire.co.uk But depends where you are hiring. In many countries, basic CDW is part of the package. In others you have to pay a massive excess.
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