It really does seem like car insurance is a pain no matter where you are in the world. It’s a hassle to sort while you’re at home, and it’s a hassle to sort on holiday. Well, it usually is.
However, one good thing you might notice is that your credit card actually provides you with a degree of car insurance when you go abroad. It’s one of those extra perks that credit card companies give you, but should you take out full insurance anyway? We thought we’d give you a bit of an explanation.
Our Car Insurance is Inclusive
Here at Eurocar, we have inclusive car insurance. We provide you with 100% insurance protection. This means that no matter what happens, as long as you are following the rules, you will be safe from having to pay compensation for damages to the vehicle. However, there are quite a few rental companies that don’t do this, and you should probably be aware of what can happen.
The Danger of Renting Elsewhere
So, what happens if you rent a car elsewhere without insurance, even when you think you are covered by your credit card company? Well, in the event of an accident, you will have to pay the rental company the costs for the damage, and then claim it back from your credit card company. This can take a long time, so it’s not recommended.
Another big problem that people don’t think about is that if they get a traffic violation, which is very common for visitors to create because they don’t understand quite how the traffic laws work, or your insurance tries to charge you with bad driving or causing intentional damage, then you won’t get any reimbursement from your credit card company.
Stay Safe With Rentals
As you can probably imagine, these are not situations that people will want to find themselves in, ever, so it’s really important that you take the time to invest in a reliable, safe, inclusive rental experience like ours. Otherwise, these costs can quickly stack up, and then you’re looking at paying hundreds, if not thousands when you get back. Ultimately, it’s important to acknowledge that lots of rental companies make their money from misclaimed insurance or insurance in general, so it’s important to be vigilant and aware of how the system works.
Final Thoughts
So, we are more than happy to provide you with 100% inclusive insurance. Obviously, we want to make sure that you get the best results, so we have worked tirelessly to make sure that when you do sit down to rent a car from us, you’re covered by the insurance no matter what. You should definitely be careful about insurance, and we would recommend that you take out the full policy even if you think you have coverage, because it is the best way to stay safe. After all, accidents can happen.