Accidents in a rental car can bring extra worry and confusion. A fender bender in an unfamiliar city or a cracked windshield from highway debris raises one pressing question: “Will my car insurance ...

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You deplane and head to claim your rental car. But before you snag your ride, you face a barrage of questions about insurance coverage. As with your own car, when renting, you need adequate insurance ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s one of the most common dilemmas facing a traveler: “Do I pay extra for the rental car company’s insurance, or waive it and hope my own coverage is enough?” If you’re asking ...

DETROIT – The next time you rent a car, you’ll likely get the same question as the last time: Should you buy rental car insurance? You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but ...

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After shredding a tire on a Fiji pothole, I assumed my credit card wouldn't cover it. Filing the claim anyway taught me a valuable lesson.