It is frequent to find, on web pages, surprisingly low car hire rates which become progressively more expensive not only during the booking procedure but also during the course of the rental or even once the rental is over.
Usually in these cases a wide scenario of confusing insurance options is presented and most of them may not include a real comprehensive insurance without excess
The excess or franchise is the maximum amount that must be paid in case of theft or damage to the vehicle even if it is not your responsibility. It is usually charged in advance through a credit card retention or deposit.
Companies usually encourage their staff to sell additional insurances when picking the car up and, if not purchased, compensate with a retention of amount on your credit card as a guarantee to cover possible damages.
If you do not purchase the maximum insurance coverage, we recommend that you carefully inspect the vehicle for any existing damages and ensure they are detailed in the rental agreement.
Even in case of maximum insurance coverage you should check that the insurance covers you in the following cases:
– Punctures or damage to the tires, wheels and underside of the vehicle.
– Broken mirrors, windscreens and car windows.
– Break or loss of keys
– 24 hours tow assistance service.
– Vehicle replacement in case of breakdown or accident.
– 24-hour taxi service for a first urgent trip in case of breakdown or accident.
Yellow Car only offers a single type of insurance coverage without any excess.
We will not take a deposit on your credit card for this concept or check the vehicle for damages previous to car delivery or after the car is returned.
All the above mentioned concepts are included in our insurance.