What
is a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)?
You are liable for any loss or damage
to the vehicle, even if someone else caused it or the cause is unknown, whether
due to theft, fire, hail, flood, collision, vandalism, or any other cause, subject
to limitations imposed by the law where the vehicle is rented.However, if you
purchase the optional LDW Plan, we will waive your responsibility for loss or
damage to the vehicle in full or in part (depending on the LDW plan you accept).
LDW is not insurance. LDW does not apply if: (1) you use the vehicle in
violation of the rental agreement; (2) you fail to remove the keys, or close and
lock all windows, doors and trunk, and the vehicle is stolen or vandalized; (3)
you fail to notify us and the police immediately after the loss; and (4) you fail
to pay the charges under the rental agreement; or (5) as allowed by state law. If
you do not purchase LDW and the vehicle is lost or damaged, your liability will
not exceed the full value of the vehicle, plus: - Actual towing and
storage charges
- Loss of use
- Diminution in value, regardless of
whether the vehicle is repaired or not
- All rental charges through the
date you report the incident if not returnable or the return date whichever is
later
- Any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by us as a result of the loss
or damage to the vehicle
- A reasonable administrative fee, and Pro-rata
license plate fees, all as allowed by law.
Before deciding whether
to purchase LDW, you may wish to determine whether your own automobile insurance
or credit card agreement provides you coverage for rental vehicle damage or loss
and determine the amount of the deductible under your own insurance coverage.
The purchase of LDW is not mandatory. LDW is not insurance.
By signing the
rental agreement, you agree to pay us any amount not covered by any insurance,
credit, or charge card or other coverage you may have. However, your responsibility
will not exceed those damages expressly permitted by the applicable law.
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