Chip on windshield (with LDW) question
Jul 13, 2012, 6:55 pm
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Chip on windshield (with LDW) question
Hey guys,
I noticed a chip on the windshield (Think star, not crack - saw it from the inside) during a rental from Seattle, WA. Nothing too major, but I'm pretty sure it was there from the beginning.
I have the Budget LDW included in the rate (I couldn't decline). I booked it with my AMEX Gold too which I understand includes 'secondary' insurance - but I couldn't fully decline LDW so I'm not sure if that's "activated" ?
Should I be concerned about this? Thoughts?
Note: My actual rental voucher claims it includes "Unlimited Mileage and Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Additional Liability, Insurance (ALI), State taxes, State Imposed Surcharges"
I noticed a chip on the windshield (Think star, not crack - saw it from the inside) during a rental from Seattle, WA. Nothing too major, but I'm pretty sure it was there from the beginning.
I have the Budget LDW included in the rate (I couldn't decline). I booked it with my AMEX Gold too which I understand includes 'secondary' insurance - but I couldn't fully decline LDW so I'm not sure if that's "activated" ?
Should I be concerned about this? Thoughts?
Note: My actual rental voucher claims it includes "Unlimited Mileage and Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Additional Liability, Insurance (ALI), State taxes, State Imposed Surcharges"
Jul 19, 2012, 2:59 pm
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Hey guys,
I noticed a chip on the windshield (Think star, not crack - saw it from the inside) during a rental from Seattle, WA. Nothing too major, but I'm pretty sure it was there from the beginning.
I have the Budget LDW included in the rate (I couldn't decline). I booked it with my AMEX Gold too which I understand includes 'secondary' insurance - but I couldn't fully decline LDW so I'm not sure if that's "activated" ?
Should I be concerned about this? Thoughts?
Note: My actual rental voucher claims it includes "Unlimited Mileage and Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Additional Liability, Insurance (ALI), State taxes, State Imposed Surcharges"
I noticed a chip on the windshield (Think star, not crack - saw it from the inside) during a rental from Seattle, WA. Nothing too major, but I'm pretty sure it was there from the beginning.
I have the Budget LDW included in the rate (I couldn't decline). I booked it with my AMEX Gold too which I understand includes 'secondary' insurance - but I couldn't fully decline LDW so I'm not sure if that's "activated" ?
Should I be concerned about this? Thoughts?
Note: My actual rental voucher claims it includes "Unlimited Mileage and Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Additional Liability, Insurance (ALI), State taxes, State Imposed Surcharges"
Jul 20, 2012, 9:24 pm
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No BCD, I just booked through a UK supplier and used my UK license.
I was surprised I didn't get one of those sheets with the outline of the car showing all of the issues with it - but I assume this was because of my full LDW?
I was surprised I didn't get one of those sheets with the outline of the car showing all of the issues with it - but I assume this was because of my full LDW?
Jul 22, 2012, 9:52 am
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You gotta becareful with that stuff...it usually states the roof, glass and under the car is not covered. Never booked with Budget though so their rules may be different but as far as Dollar, Alamo etc.
I usually book with a UK website to book cars as it's usually 25% cheaper than going thru a Norwegian website and in most cases they say...the roof, glass, tyres are not covered but do real the FAQ's of the website you booked with as it should say if you're covered for that or not.
I usually book with a UK website to book cars as it's usually 25% cheaper than going thru a Norwegian website and in most cases they say...the roof, glass, tyres are not covered but do real the FAQ's of the website you booked with as it should say if you're covered for that or not.
Jul 22, 2012, 11:31 am
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You gotta becareful with that stuff...it usually states the roof, glass and under the car is not covered. Never booked with Budget though so their rules may be different but as far as Dollar, Alamo etc.
I usually book with a UK website to book cars as it's usually 25% cheaper than going thru a Norwegian website and in most cases they say...the roof, glass, tyres are not covered but do real the FAQ's of the website you booked with as it should say if you're covered for that or not.
I usually book with a UK website to book cars as it's usually 25% cheaper than going thru a Norwegian website and in most cases they say...the roof, glass, tyres are not covered but do real the FAQ's of the website you booked with as it should say if you're covered for that or not.