The short answer
Standalone UK hire car excess insurance (£3–£5/day) reimburses the excess on the hire company's CDW after a claim — typically up to £6,000. The hire desk equivalent costs £15–£25/day, but rarely worth the premium.
Frequently asked
- Does it cover tyres and windscreen?
- Most UK standalone policies do; many hire-desk CDWs exclude them.
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