Does Roadside Assistance Cover Rental Cars
Imagine enjoying a beautiful vacation with your family, driving down a picturesque road and suddenly your car breaks down. The stress of being in an unknown location with no help in sight can be quite overwhelming. In situations like these roadside assistance can feel godsend. But wait, are rented vehicles covered by roadside assistance? Let’s understand this in detail.
What does Roadside assistance cover?
Roadside assistance is a service that comes in handy if your car breaks down in the middle of the road or has been in an accident. The cover usually provides services like:
- Emergency towing
- Jumpstart of battery
- Flat tyre
- Car breakdown
- Fuel Delivery and more
Will the roadside assistance package for my car cover my rental car too?
The simple answer to this question is no. The roadside assistance package you have purchased for your own car whether as an add-on with your existing car insurance or separately will not cover a rental vehicle. Since a car insurance policy is valid for a specific vehicle, it cannot be transferred or deemed valid for another car.
How do I include roadside assistance for my rented car?
Roadside assistance can be a boon in difficult times, especially if you are in a new city. When you are renting a rental car it is advisable that you opt for insurance and check the inclusion of a roadside assistance service. Rental car insurance despite being an added expense can help you in case of emergency.
Collision Damage Waiver
CDW or Collision Damage Waiver saves you from financial liability arising due to damage to the rented vehicle in case of collision. It should however be noted that CDW only covers the damages to the exterior or bodywork of the car and not damages to battery, tyres, engine, windshield etc.
1. Collision Damage Waiver
CDW or Collision Damage Waiver saves you from financial liability arising due to damage to the rented vehicle in case of collision. It should however be noted that CDW only covers the damages to the exterior or bodywork of the car and not damages to battery, tyres, engine, windshield etc.
2. Theft
Opting for rental car insurance saves you from financial liability arising due to theft or damages to the vehicle arising in the attempt of theft.
3. Third party damages
Rental car insurance also covers any financial liability arising due to damages to third parties in case of injury or property damage.
4. Roadside assistance
Any roadside assistance required in case of emergency like flat tyres, battery jumpstart, car towing etc are covered under roadside assistance.
In conclusion, roadside assistance though not covered by your personal car insurance policy is an important service that you should opt for to protect yourself from unforeseen expenses and damages. Ensure that the car rental service you are opting for covers the service as part of the insurance of the rented vehicle.
For the best roadside assistance coverage in any part of India contact Car Care Assistance at 1800-532-9100 or drop us an email at support@cca24x7.com, our team of experts will reach out to you and help you select the best roadside assistance coverage in Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and other Indian states.
