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Old Jul 11, 2021 | 7:55 pm
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Originally Posted by seawolf
If you don't decline CDW, then you are paying for AMEX Premium Rental coverage for no reason as car rental should be "waiving" damages to the vehicle due to CDW/LDW and not send you a damage claim for AMEX to cover.
I think tr3k is asking about countries where CDW is mandatory, but may have a high deductible (excess). I am not persuaded there is any important benefit to using the extra-cost Premium Car Rental product in this circumstance, but it doesn't cost much for an occasional rental.
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