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PenNew South Wales
- Verified customer
Something to watch out for!
We have used tripcover a few times when hiring cars & thankfully never had to claim. Whilst it is still a much cheaper option than the car hire company - we got caught out with the excess amount this time. We went with Europcar which we don't normally do & did not realise the excess was higher until we picked up the vehicle. As we were driving off, I got straight on the phone to Tripcover to upgrade the excess cover from $4,000 to $5,500, however they refused. [name removed] advised that we would need to go back & cancel the whole hire contra...Read more
ct, start a new contract & then cancel the existing Tripcover policy & take out a whole new one. As we were running late for an engagement, this was not an option for us & [name removed] refused to help. So, if we apply the same logic to house insurance, you would never be able to increase the value of that once the house is built or the mortgage signed?? Not happy with the unhelpful service/attitude at all.
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MOnnie JSydney, NSW
Better than buying at rental desk!
I bought many times for domestic and international rentals. Website is easy to navigate and can contact company online and cancel within 14 days cooling off. Purchased for more than ten rentals over four years. Convenient, well priced and efficient service!
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David
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Good value
Good value have been with your company for apx 40 years no complaints not happy with charges by hire companies (when you have never had a claim and have a good driving record regards David Mckay
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Trudy der KinderenSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
WHY A REVIEW?
Why are so any people putting on a review when they haven't made a claim??? Sure its cheaper and no problem to get cover but the REAL TEST comes when making a claim and that's where you read about people being out of pocket sometimes to the extent that it may have been better to take out the car rental insurance instead. I find these 'non event' reviews really annoying and pointless!
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Great service and excellent communication
Max and I are now back in England following our motorhome holiday around Western Australia for the past three months.
I just wanted to thank you for providing the reassurance of your policy. We had no mis-haps but it was great to know you were there to cover us if we had!
We'll definitely be doing more motorhome holidays and will contact you again for insurance.
Kind regards,
Shannan and Max
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Desmond S.Tripcover
Thanks guys
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- Verified customer
That was an easy decision
Cheaper than the excess cover offered by car-hire company, and the cover offered was easy to understand. The two options available from TripCover gave reasonable choice as well. Recommended service.
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ScigerSydney
- 9 reviews
- Verified customer
Makes hiring a car affordable.
I've used this insurance several times before to hire vehicles in Australia. It costs about $8 per day and covers windscreen damage etc which gives me peace of mind. The only problem is I needed $5000 excess but the only options were $4000 or $6000.
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Desmond S.Tripcover
Yes correct Sciger, which means you could take out the $4000 cover and carry the $1000 liability or the more expensive $6000 and be over insured. Thanks very much for the review and your feedback and will be taken on board, and passed on to Allianz.
Yes, I took out the $4000 cover so will risk the $1000 liability in the event something were to happen. Beats the rental company's insurance.
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- Verified customer
Excellent option to insure your excess
I only discovered this option of insurance recently on the internet. Easy to use and get the cover. As far as the convenience of been insured this works well. I haven't had a claim to see how that works !!George
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LynCAU
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
Purchase was quick and easy - great customer service
I have only just purchaed the policy, not needed to claim at all but customer service was great after an initial little bit of confusion with how long I needed cover for. I contacted the service centre via email to clarify and Des was great. Below is the text from an email that I sent him after he looked after my query.
"You are a legend Des, thank you so much. I was not expecting to get the extra day for free, but I guess this is why Choice magazine recommends your company. I will most certainly be recommending you guys to friends and family and never again will I take out the expensive insurance with the hire car company."
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Fergus Y.Auckland, New Zealand
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified customer
Take Note of possible Out of Pocket costs if you do have to claim
Summary of events and observations...
Purchased Allianz's Plan A “Nil Policy excess” cover through Tripcover. (Had done so several times before, the actual process is very easy and straightforward each time)
Unfortunately, ended up colliding with a Kangaroo in rural Victoria that bounded out onto the roadway from behind some bushes directly into the path of the hire car.
Rental company provided a (IMO what I deem as a rather inflated) repair quote for a cracked bumper and two small dents along the side caused by the Roo. This was chall...Read more
enged by myself, but it felt like to me Thrifty Vic had possibly all the scripted push-backs at the ready lined up to fire back at me one by one. Final Repair charge came to 2435 AUD, Excluding all the arbitrary charges that the Rental Car firm lumped on top. (And in my mind which Thrifty Vic did not adequately detail or disclose in any of their legal documentation) I submitted the claim to Allianz and got paid out less Thrifty Vic's “Admin Fee”, “Transport (to Thrifty Vic’s nominated panel beater) fee”, and Thrifty's “Claim fee” leaving me out of pocket to the tune of 290 AUD (around twice the cost of the actual car hire by itself)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ian
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
So far so good
Easy to understand information. Better cover than that provided by the rental companies. A little pricey for 2 days cover ($57.56). Bought cover for $6000 (domestic) becuase all the rental companies excess was more than $4000. Website wouldn't accept my Frequent Flyer number.
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GregColac Victoria
- Verified customer
Excellent car rental cover
This is great cover for rental cars clearly explains what you are covered for and all ways a great rate.
Thank you.
Greg
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Russell ThomasSouth East Queensland, QLD
- Verified customer
Easy as you like!
Always nice to feel the security of affordable hire car insurance, makes traveling so much more fun without the stress!
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- Verified customer
Competitive
Was very disappointed to see an overseas tax charge on top of this insurance charge. Would not use this again for this reason
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Desmond S.Tripcover
Hi Yvonne, can you explain further what this overseas tax was? DId you make a claim and then get charged or was it part of your policy charge?
Desmond S.Tripcover
Ohhh. You mean the 10% GST....ok I will enquire with Allianz what should we do with this regards.
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KevinToogoom
Saves a fortune on Excess Insurance
I use this product every time I rent a car. Saves about 50% off most rental car Excess Insurance Cover.
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Fantastic value
I love these guys, We use them everytime we get rental a car. such great value, Thankfully we have not had to make a claim yet, but with everything they cover i have fantastic piece of mind when we use them.
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Abe FromanNth sydney
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Domestic standalone car rental excess cover
Cheapest domestic standalone car rental excess cover I could find (plus frequent flyer 5% discount ! ) Easy to use website with a breakdown of the number of hours protected (no 2nd guessing) - highly recommend
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MarinaAdelaide
- Verified customer
Far less expensive than going through the car hire company
I didn't realize you could book excess insurance other than through the car hire company until I did a little research and this is a far more economical way to do it. We haven't actually needed to use the insurance (as yet) but I will update if we do.
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THL_OZSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified customer
Don't waste money on AER
I am a long term Hertz fan and continue to support their brand whenever I rent a car. When I am not on corporate travel or otherwise covered by Travel insurance I refuse to pay for the rip-off $24/day AER charged by all Rental Car companies, instead I cover myself with this excellent product from Tripcover and Allianz.
Their service is great and the price is reasonable.
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Couldnt believe they would be so forthcoming!
Took out excess cover for my daughter as premium was lower than others and easy to set up. When my daughter was "forced" to take out excess cover again with rental car company to avoid $2000 bond, I contacted Tripcover with a view to cancelling. Although it was already the first day of cover, to my surprise and delight they agreed to refund her full amount. I am gobsmacked by this level of service and common sense.Will undoubtedly use again.AAA+
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Questions & Answers
Peterasked
can I get a quote for an excess of $5000?
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Desmond S.Tripcover
No sorry we only have $4000, $6000, & $8000 policies
Gareth Jasked
Im planning a trip to Austrailia for a wedding. I want campervan excess cover of between $5000-$7000 AUD.
My trip is from 11 Sep 20 to 6 Oct 20 (25 days) and although I will be parked at various camp-sites between Cairns and Brisbane during this period, I will be driving between camp-sites. I'm an Institute of Advanced Motorist (HGV Trained) and never had a "at fault" accident in my 33 years of driving but you cannot rule out a Kangaroo jumping out in front of you in Austrailia. Can I get cover for the whole excess?
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Hi Gareth,
You’ll have to get in contact with tripcover direct, maybe via email and they will answer all your questions.
Desmond S.Tripcover
Hi Gareth yes we can cover you we policies for up to $4000, $6000 or $8000
Thank you both. I have looked into this and the saving I will be making over the hire companies nil excess policy will be over $1200. The extra holiday cash in my pocket will be spent on local ativities whilst touring in Austrailia and I will be giving $200 to the Fire Damage Fund as a token of my appreciation to you both. Can't wait for the start.
Vladimirasked
I am 76 years old. Can I still get cover ?
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You need to check with Tripcover
Desmond S.Tripcover
No sorry Vladimir the Allianz policy only goes up to 75
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Desmond S.Tripcover
Good point Trudy, I guess the reviews come from the people that find it such a relief that they have another option than using the rental companies expensive CDW option or driving around without any e... Read more
xcess cover at all. And some actually like our customer service :) Every little bit helps.