01183 218197
(+44 118 321 8197 from abroad)
(+44 118 321 8197 from abroad)
| Monday to Friday | 10am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday, Sunday & Bank Hols | Closed |
Car Hire Excess Insurance Quotes
Looking for something specific?
Use our search tool to browse our database of frequently asked questions!
Car Hire Excess Insurance Quotes > FAQ Section > Car Hire Insurance Frequently Asked Questions > 
Super CDW, Deductibles and Non Waiver - What do they mean?
Find out the meaning of Super CDW, Excess, Non Waiver and Deductibles in the MoneyMaxim Car Hire Insurance Guide
Super CDW, Deductibles and Non Waiver - What do they mean?
They are expressions used in different parts of the world to mean the same thing - the first part of a claim that you are liable for if the vehicle is damaged or theft occurs. So if you hire a car with a £750 damage deductible, excess, super CDW or non waiver you will have to pay the car hire firm the first £750 of any damage caused to the car.
You can normally protect this excess with your car rental firm, although it is normally expensive - a guide price would be £10 - £15 a day. Car hire brokers will offer this insurance for around £5 - £7 per day but the most cost effective way is almost always by buying from insurers directly. Use MoneyMaxim to compare such policies which are priced from around £1.80 per day.
Compare car hire insurance now
This content was last reviewed on 14/02/2023
Similar Questions
Car Hire Companies - Your Insurance Questions Answered
- What insurance policies do Alamo offer?
- What insurance policies are offered by Auto Europe?
- What is Avis Insurance Cover like? Do they have CDW, Liability and Excess Waiver Cover?
- What insurance policies are offered by Budget?
- What insurance policies are offered by Car Hire Brokers? And are they a good deal?
- Does Sixt include CDW in its car hire packages?
- What insurance policies are offered by Dollar?
- What insurance policies are offered by Economy Car Rentals?
- What insurance policies are offered by Enterprise?
- What insurance policies are offered by Hertz?
- National Car Hire - are their Super Cover collision damage waiver excess policies a good deal?
- What insurance policies are offered by No Excess Zest Car Rental?
- What insurance policies are offered by Sixt?
- Super CDW, Deductibles and Non Waiver - What do they mean?
- What insurance policies are offered by Thrifty?
- My hire company offers Super CDW or Excess cover? What is this?
- Super CDW, Deductible or Non Waiver - Terms Explained
General Car Hire Insurance Questions Answered
- Does it matter what time of day I collect or return my hire car?
- What Does All Inclusive Car Hire Insurance Cover?
- What is Personal Effects Cover (PEC) and do I need it?
- Can a hire company refuse to accept a car hire excess policy?
- Do I need car hire cancellation insurance?
- What if I need a policy to cover two groups?
- Can I get car hire excess insurance to cover business use?
- Comprehensive Insurance on Rental Car - How to Make Sure You are Fully Covered
- Is damage to windows and tyres covered?
- Are there credit cards which offer Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Excess Insurance?
- Will car rental firms preauthorise on my credit card when I have car hire excess insurance?
- Does deductibles mean the same as excess?
- Do I need Car Hire Excess Insurance when I rent a car?
- How does your car hire excess insurance work?
- What if I have a problem printing or downloading the car hire insurance document?
- Does my car rental agreement already include insurance?
- Do I have to pay an excess if I buy a car hire excess insurance?
- Can I use motorhome hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?
- Are other people travelling with me covered?
- No Excess Car Hire - What does this include?
- Will car hire insurance cover me if I pick the car up at one location and return it to another?
- Can I use car hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?
- What is Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and do I need it?
- What is covered by the Theft insurance included in the car rental price?
- What if I am unable to open my MoneyMaxim email with my car hire or car hire excess insurance quotes on?
- What does towing cover on car hire excess insurance include and how does it work
- Which insurance do I need for my car hire?
- What do zero excess car hire insurance policies offer?
Your Driver related Questions Answered
- What are the age limits on Car Hire Insurance policies? Are policies available for those over 85?
- Can I buy car hire excess insurance if I am under 21 years old?
- Do I need to buy a second excess insurance policy for an additional driver?
- Are other people travelling with me in my hire car covered?
Vehicle related Questions Answered
- Do you cover vehicles such as Camper Vans, Caravans and Motor Bikes?
- Can I get excess insurance for a pickup truck?
- What cars are covered by car hire insurance?
- What kinds of vehicles can you be covered for by an excess insurance policy?
Claims related Questions Answered
- How good are these companies at settling claims?
- How do I make a Claim on my Excess Insurance?
- Will a car hire accident claim affect my car no claims bonus?
- Does Excess Insurance cover Bodywork Claims?
- How are Excess Insurance Claims handled?
- How are worldwide policy claims handled?
- How are SLI/CDW Claims handled?
- Make Sure Your Car Hire Insurance Claim is Valid
Combined Worldwide CDW, SLI & Excess Policy Questions Answered
- Is Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) the same as Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)?
- What are the features of the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy?
- What does the term Collision Damage Waiver mean?
- Collision Damage Waiver Insurance - We explain what it is
- What cover is provided by the Combined Worldwide CDW, SLI & Excess Policy?
- What are the features of a Combined CDW, SLI and Excess policy?
- Is independent car hire insurance suitable for fly-drive holidays?
- Can I buy independant car-hire insurance for my fly drive holiday?
- Theft Protection - Car Hire definitions
- What Insurance Cover is Provided with an SLI Policy?
Questions on CDW & SLI Policies for the USA and Canada Answered
- What are the restrictions on the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy for the USA and Canada?
- If I purchase a Collision Damage Waiver and Supplementary Liability Insurance Policy, am I fully covered for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
- What are the requirements for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
Geographical related Questions Answered
- Why are there restrictions on UK usage?
- In which countries is Excess/Super CDW not charged?
- In which countries is Excess/Super CDW charged?