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Old January 4th, 2010, 06:49 AM posted to rec.travel.australia+nz
Gerrit
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Default Car Hire in Australia: need for SLI?


" A Mate" wrote in message
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SLI is not required in Australia.

Personal injury insurance (for all except the driver in some states) is
included either in Licence fees or in vehicle registration.

Check on glass coverage, but it is usually included in the vehicle
insurance. Also check the 'excess' (called deductible in the USA) you will
be required to pay if you claim. It can be as much as $500 - but can be
covered by a small daily payment, which gives you a 'No-Excess' coverage.

Be very careful of most small 'single office' care hire places. While most
are ethical a small number of these 'independents' rip extras and penalty
fees off from your signed credit card authorisation without any approval
after you've returned the car.

Stick to a 'major' hirers for certainty.


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And another thing.
Check the insurance papers to ensure you are covered for single vehicle
accidents. Not all have those covered.