Minor damage to a rental car, such as scratches, dents, or a chipped windshield are covered by the Damage Waiver. The Damage Waiver is an optional protection product you can purchase with your car rental.
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Minor damage to a rental car, such as scratches, dents, or a chipped windshield are covered by the Damage Waiver. The Damage Waiver is an optional protection product you can purchase with your car rental.
Just because you can file a claim on a scratch or dent doesn't mean you should. Filing a claim may lead to an increase in your premium unless you have accident forgiveness. And if the damage is truly minor, it may not make sense to file because it could cost less to fix than the amount of your deductible.
A damage waiver only covers damages to the rental car. In contrast, insurance can cover a broader range of situations such as liability for injuries to other people and their property.
Many credit cards offer a replacement for the rental company's CDW, and it is the most common type of rental benefit provided by credit cards. This credit card benefit typically provides coverage for damage to a rental car up to a certain amount.