About The Consumer Law Office of Steve Hofer

Steve Hofer has been practicing consumer law in Indiana for more than 20 years. He is a former Indiana State Chairperson of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, a national organization of attorneys striving for fairness in the consumer marketplace. Contact me by phone at 317-662-4529 or via email at hoferlawindyATgmail.com. You can also leave a message through my website at www.hoferlawindy.com.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Does Your Credit Card Insurance REALLY Cover Damage to Your Rental Car?

I actually read the rental car coverage provided with my business American Express Card, and I was somewhat surprised by the exclusions. I wasn't surprised that off-road use wasn't covered, but I was surprised that any rental vehicle with an MSRP over $50,000 was excluded. All "exotic" cars were excluded including Toyota Supra.  (How many years has it been since Toyota made the Supra?) All full-sized SUVs are excluded. All trucks are excluded. All cargo vans and passenger vans larger than minivans are excluded.

What that tells me is that you should be careful relying on your credit card coverage to cover damage to your rental car. You should make sure that your regular car insurance has rental coverage, hopefully with fewer exclusions. You should be careful accepting upgrades. If you are offered a free upgrade to a Cadillac, a full-sized SUV or a sporty car, you should be aware that your credit card coverage might not cover it.

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