Confusion Over Hire Car Excess Costs Consumers

(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 06/20/12 -- The true extent of consumer confusion surrounding excess waivers sold by car rental companies has been revealed in new research. The survey, carried out by YouGov on behalf of iCarhireinsurance.com, found that only 29% of hire car drivers knew what was and one in five (19%) mistakenly believe they can only buy it from the rental company.

Excess cover is one of the most important considerations when hiring a vehicle, as driving without it can leave consumers vulnerable to hefty charges of up to GBP 2,000 if the car is stolen or damaged, even if it's not their fault. Low cost, fully comprehensive independent policies are available if drivers buy in advance, but those that find themselves at the rental desk without cover have to pay an average of GBP 17 a day for a rental company policy.

The survey found that;

Ernesto Suarez, founder of iCarhireinsurance.com said, "Our research has highlighted a worrying lack of knowledge about this form of protection. Rental desks seem to take advantage of this and can 'scare' drivers into buying their expensive and limited cover. Our policies can be bought online for only GBP 2.99 a day, or GBP 39.99 a year, so for excess insurance that covers ALL of the car, without any of the confusion the message is simple - Buy before you fly"

The research was carried out online by YouGov between 18 / 04 / 2012 and 20 / 04 / 2012 amongst a panel resulting in 2,058 UK Adult respondents, of which 994 have hired a car.



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