A collision damage waiver (CDW) covers rental car damage or theft and is available from the rental agency, your credit card, or your personal car insurance.

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Insurers understand that sometimes you need to let someone who is not listed on your policy drive your car. So, most policies include a permissive use clause, which allows your car insurance coverage ...

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