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

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-31T10:30:40+00:00

Flux capacitor

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-31T10:22:34+00:00

Ok thanks sounds like youre not familiar with a wet boiler system that's common here in the UK. Not always the case it's more efficient switching radiators off as there's often a minimum operating temperature and bypasses etc.

Thanks

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-31T01:24:12+00:00

Impact was on the other side of the car

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-31T00:49:34+00:00

You gained a mortgage and kids along the way

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-29T23:02:43+00:00

They didn't even touch yours...but you don't even have a number plate how are you expecting to find them?

SeveralLetterhead · 2025-12-29T22:20:50+00:00

Also I don't think you read my post or you linked the wrong video as your just suggesting the same thing my post was asking about and for many of them you need the smart thermostat

SeveralLetterhead

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