It’s not always the best idea to automatically decline the auto rental insurance that rental companies offer their customers according to the article “Don’t Automatically Refuse Extra Rental Car Insurance Coverage” by Michelle Crouch on creditcards.com.  It’s important to do your homework and ensure that you are covered when you rent an auto.

In recent years auto rental companies have started adding extra fees for damages to the rental.  These are often not covered by the auto insurance companies or credit cards.  This is where research is important.  How much are the fees and are you covered.  Most major credit cards offer some form of auto rental insurance, but it doesn’t always cover the extra fees charged by the rental companies.  It’s important

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Many companies such as credit cards, and grocery stores offer perks and discounts to their customers and you may be surprised to know that auto insurance companies are among them.  So many consumers either are unaware of the perks or do not take the time to take advantage of the perks, and that’s a shame because you can save a lot of money.

Some auto insurance companies offer discounts on dozens of major retailers just for being a customer.  Companies that sell flowers and movie tickets can give you lower prices just because of the auto insurance company that you use.

Credit card companies offer great discounts and rewards as well.  One trick is to use your credit card to pay your auto insurance bill if you are able to pay it in full each month.  Thi

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