When you rent a car, a customer service rep may try to sell you rental car insurance. This coverage could protect you from having to pay if the rental is stolen or damaged. But in some circumstances, ...

When you rent a car, you're asked if you want to buy car insurance from the rental agency. The question for many people is: Do I need it? If you already have car insurance, your policy may extend to a ...

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This AmEx card provides theft and damage coverage as well as personal accident and property protection. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...

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YOU HIT THE ROAD IN YOUR NEW RENTAL. SEAN BEASLEY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME ON THE ROAD. I WENT TO A CAR PROBABLY ABOUT 20 TIMES A YEAR. AS FOR INSURANCE, FOR ALL THOSE RENTALS, HE SAYS HE’S COVERED. I DON ...

Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.