Frequently Asked Questions

Car hire excess related FAQs

• What is car excess insurance?
• How does car excess insurance work?
• Why not use the rental company options?
• Is there still an excess?
• Options when buying?
• Do I need excess insurance?
• Does my rental agreement already include excess waiver?
• Can a hire company refuse my policy?
• Is damage to windows and tyres covered?
• What is personal effects cover?
• What is personal accident insurance?
• What does daily car hire excess insurance mean?
• Annual car hire excess insurance
• Will they still preauthorise my credit card?
• Am I covered for one way rentals?
• What is covered by theft insurance?
• Does car excess insurance cover bodywork?
• What is CDW?
• Can I still insure if my rental has started?

Carexcess.co.uk FAQs

• Who can purchase?
• How do additional drivers work?
• Cars covered
• Countries covered by Europe
• Countries not covered
• Rental times
• Can I use for business?
• How do I claim?
• How are rental excess insurance claims handled?