Cheap young driver insurance news
29/04/2009
Saving money on hire car cover
Car insurance for young drivers who hire a car can be an expensive matter. Consumer experts at Which? have just issued tips to help save money when choosing to hire vehicles.
Top of the list of tips is to apply for a separate insurance policy for a hire car. Which? point out that motorists could save money by avoiding insurance offered by the company that hires you the vehicle.
It is important to ensure all areas of the vehicle are covered, including windscreens and tyres. A number of firms offer excess cover policies. A short list of them can be found on the Which? website.
It is possible to save money by booking hire cars online. Early booking discounts are also available. Which? recommends booking up to three months in advance.
It is worth considering using a credit card to book a hire car because any disputes over money could be claimed back under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. In addition, hiring through a package holiday arrangement allows people to claim through the Association of British Travel Agents.
Cheap hire car insurance for young drivers - or ones older than 70 - maybe difficult to find. In fact, it is likely to be more expensive. In certain instances, companies may not rent at all to the youngest and oldest drivers.
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