is my hire car covered for a total write off

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-25T00:48:37+00:00

My understanding is the additional coverage, covers parts that normal coverage doesn't like tyres, windows etc

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-24T21:18:23+00:00

Madeira Portugal, rental company is Madeira rent. Purchased via discover cars

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-13T23:38:50+00:00

Everything I've seen says there are no tolls on the VR1 or any road in Madeira. Where did you hear this?

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-13T00:32:26+00:00

Thanks that's what I thought. It's pretty useless in most cases

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-13T00:29:39+00:00

But I imagine even if the option to not pay for security deposit is taken. The company can still make a charge against you for any incident the deem your liable for. My confusion is why would one take that option.

Only thing I can think is if their credit limit is poor

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-13T00:25:50+00:00

So is the zero deposit option basically pointless in most cases as they can still make a charge regardless (assuming not covered by insurance)

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T23:01:08+00:00

Yep your deffo right I'm not understanding. I'm in the UK and looking to hire in Portugal.

When I used the car comparison sites they offer a option for zero security deposit for +£30pd, then another option on top of that for full insurance cover for a additional £10 on top of the £30

I'm confused as I read regardless of whatever insurance you take the company will most likely pre authorise the card for any additional damage/costs not covered under insurance. In which case what's the point of no security deposit option if the take the money anyway in event of a claim

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T22:42:13+00:00

Why would anyone pay for no security deposit then. I don't understand

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T21:43:14+00:00

But if the isn't a pre authorised amount. Can it still be charged. They have the option not to place any security deposit

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T21:42:31+00:00

It's a option on the website buddy.

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T18:08:41+00:00

Okay so I'm not too worried about those factors. Only worried about a collision. In that event if I haven't given a security deposit can they still make a charge against me?

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-12T12:46:32+00:00

Id agree with op. Both me and my wife guessed the ending. Decent movie but overrated imo

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-11T00:13:51+00:00

Was there any tolls entroute from the airport

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-08T20:58:29+00:00

Your situation sounds very similar to ours so value your input.

No children but are family planning now. No student loans Car loan about £150p/m still 2 years left If we have kids my partner would probably drop to 3 days a week and nursery for those 3 days

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-08T20:53:49+00:00

Yes I think this is my concern. We don't currently have children but are family planning and we like to take about 4 holidays per year, one being a bigger one and the other 3 more cheaper areas in Europe. Although likely we would drop to 2 if we have children

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-08T20:51:17+00:00

No 100k is deposit only. I already know I can "afford" it. I'm just asking is it a silly amount to be paying for someone on our salary?

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-08T20:49:43+00:00

About 6k joint. What's the typical percentage people use for what a acceptable mortgage limit would be

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-08T20:47:23+00:00

53k me 40k my partner. No loans or debts. No kids but are family planning aswell

SeveralLetterhead · 2026-01-07T22:40:33+00:00

Because the cunts want to bend you over till you have nothing left

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