What is "car rental" insurance?

What is "car rental" insurance?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: What is "auto insurance"?; What is "gap insurance"?; What is a "deductible"? and more...

With regards to auto insurance, car rental insurance refers to the part of your insurance policy which covers you in the event that you are actually renting a car. Most policies do extend some degree of coverage, but it's probably most important that you check your particular insurance policy to see if you are covered whilst renting a car in case of any sort of damage which might happen while you are using that vehicle.