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    Can I Rent a Car without Car Insurance?

    September 10, 2018

    You Might Be Surprised!

    Yes. In the US, the majority of rental car companies will automatically extend coverage state mandated coverages when you rent a car. Coverages that are typically included with the rental of a vehicle include:

    The limits of coverage mandated by each state is very low and provides marginal protection at best. Supplemental insurance coverage should be available that will raise the low limits mandated by most states. In addition, waiver of physical damage (or collision) coverage is also available to prevent the rental car company from coming back on you for damage to the vehicle itself. For more information see: Have additional questions about car insurance? We LOVE to help! Please feel welcome to give us a call at 607-324-7500.


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