State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
I just booked 8 day's car rental with Alamo. I then called my insurance company, State Farm, to ask for cover. I was told that as I sold my vehicle and let the insurance lapse last year I would be treated as a new customer, and they could not offer me a quote despite being in my 40's with a clean driving record.
So does anyone know a cheap place to get basic insurance for a week? Alamo were quoting something like $24.99 per day I only have a US issued debit card, and a European credit card, both visa, so I presume I am not already covered. I have run a search, but can't find the answer to this particular question so any help would be appreciated, thanks. |
Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
(Post 9254224)
I just booked 8 day's car rental with Alamo. I then called my insurance company, State Farm, to ask for cover. I was told that as I sold my vehicle and let the insurance lapse last year I would be treated as a new customer, and they could not offer me a quote despite being in my 40's with a clean driving record.
So does anyone know a cheap place to get basic insurance for a week? Alamo were quoting something like $24.99 per day I only have a US issued debit card, and a European credit card, both visa, so I presume I am not already covered. I have run a search, but can't find the answer to this particular question so any help would be appreciated, thanks. Also, at $24.99 a day, it still may work out cheaper than a start up and first month of separate auto insurance? |
Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
(Post 9254224)
I just booked 8 day's car rental with Alamo. I then called my insurance company, State Farm, to ask for cover. I was told that as I sold my vehicle and let the insurance lapse last year I would be treated as a new customer, and they could not offer me a quote despite being in my 40's with a clean driving record.
So does anyone know a cheap place to get basic insurance for a week? Alamo were quoting something like $24.99 per day I only have a US issued debit card, and a European credit card, both visa, so I presume I am not already covered. I have run a search, but can't find the answer to this particular question so any help would be appreciated, thanks. |
Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
https://www212.americanexpress.com/d...aq&type=intfaq
The OP might want to verify that the AMEX coverage is more than merely secondary insurance. |
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Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
(Post 9254224)
I just booked 8 day's car rental with Alamo. I then called my insurance company, State Farm, to ask for cover. I was told that as I sold my vehicle and let the insurance lapse last year I would be treated as a new customer, and they could not offer me a quote despite being in my 40's with a clean driving record.
Would you consider calling them back and make sure you get through to the agent, not the front office? I find it ridiculous the amount some of these companies spend to get new customers (with all the phony discounts) and they wont' take care of someone they already have a relationship with. I've never had a reason to switch from SF and have always been pleased with the service. I just wondered if you'd get a better result if you went a little further up the food chain. |
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Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 9254551)
Are you otherwise a customer of theirs? (homeowner etc)
Would you consider calling them back and make sure you get through to the agent, not the front office? I find it ridiculous the amount some of these companies spend to get new customers (with all the phony discounts) and they wont' take care of someone they already have a relationship with. I've never had a reason to switch from SF and have always been pleased with the service. I just wondered if you'd get a better result if you went a little further up the food chain. |
Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
(Post 9254224)
I just booked 8 day's car rental with Alamo. I then called my insurance company, State Farm, to ask for cover. I was told that as I sold my vehicle and let the insurance lapse last year I would be treated as a new customer, and they could not offer me a quote despite being in my 40's with a clean driving record.
they can only offer you a quote now for a new car you've bought or if you can prove you've had car insurance elsewhere for the past 6 months...... it's not really their law, more the law of the insurance commish for your state. |
Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 9254551)
I've never had a reason to switch from SF and have always been pleased with the service.
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Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Thanks for the replies guys. I pick up the car on Thursday so it's too late to apply for an Amex card. I was really looking for a website that might offer cheap temporary cover, and I haven't been able to find much so far. I'll probably bite the bullet and pay Alamo's insurance, which is much more than the cost of the hire car :-(
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Re: State Farm disowned me - car rental insurance?
Do note that the you are not buy "insurance" with the "collision damage waiver" the rental company charges you for. Its just that the rental people will not ask for more money if the car is damaged.
You may want to check with your credit card carrier -- a few years back I found out that the US Bank card we had at the time included coverage on rental cars. BTW, no one has mentioned liability coverage. Inasmuch as the owner of the car [e.g. the company] is also liable for an accident which is your fault, the other party will be able to recover. I have no idea what rights to subrogation that the company or perhaps the other driver will have. |
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