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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Captain Mike
I apologize in advance, but I fail to see the benefit of this "Primary coverage". In the vast, vast majority of serious accidents, bodily injury is involved, which clearly is NOT covered under this new offer. I guess if you just smash up the vehicle by sliding into a ditch or into a power pole, you're O.K., but this whole extension of coverage into the "primary" arena seems more of a marketing ploy than anything else. If you REALLY have an accident, what do you do, file a damage claim for the vehicle with your credit card company and a simultaneous claim with your own auto insurer for the bodily injury part?
I believe the rental car rate itself already has some 3rd party liability built into it because the rental company owns the cars.

In Canada I notice such effect is boldly printed on the contract probably required by law.

In US the rental car contract does not specify such. However I dont believe there is 0 3rd party liability insurance on your rental car. The rental car companies dont want you to know so always push the myriad of insurance products to you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_insurance

Generally, liability coverage extends when you rent a car.

http://www.best-car-rental-tips.com/...insurance.html

Last edited by Happy; Jan 21, 2011 at 10:35 pm
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