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Podcast: Traveling in Ireland
Episode: Ireland Car Rental CDW Insurance
Description: So, what is CDW coverage and why do you have to have it?
Put very simply, CDW coverage limits your liability for material damage to the vehicle.
Basic CDW is included in your rental agreement. This coverage limits your liability for damage to the vehicle. But it does not completely cover it.
The amount over and above the basic CDW coverage is the ‘excess', which usually begins around €2500 and rises based on vehicle make and model. If there is damage to the car ‘in excess' of the basic CDW, you will be responsible for th...