People hiring a car are being urged to do their homework before they travel, to avoid feeling the pressure of the ‘hard sell’ at the pick-up desk.
The message comes from CarHireExcess.ie – based on the findings of a survey showing one in five people (20%) have been talked into buying extra insurance at the desk when they pick up a car.
The survey of over 500 people, carried out by Opinium on behalf of CarHireExcess.ie, also showed:
Christian Bennett from CarHireExcess.ie says a few simple tips can help renters avoid any surprises:
Rental companies offer damage waivers to cover excess amounts if a hire car is damaged. The most common types of these are super damage waiver and tyre and windscreen cover. A recent study** put the average combined cost of these waivers at more than €220.
However, major savings can be made by purchasing a standalone car hire excess reimbursement policy from a specialist insurance provider, like CarHireExcess.ie, where a week’s protection can start from less than €25*** and includes cover for damage and theft, as well as tyre and windscreen cover.
Mr Bennett says being prepared is the best way to tackle car rental concerns: “The survey shows a quarter of renters spent time worrying about scratching or damaging the hire car. If you’ve put the right preparations in place around things like insurance and any existing damage to the vehicle, you don’t need to worry any more than when you’re driving your own car home. Taking the time to put the basics in place helps you enjoy your travels and adventures in your hire car as much as possible”.
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