“Hope They Got The Insurance”: Of The Best Pictures Of U-Haul Fails.
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The insurance is definitely nice to have! I kicked up something in the road and put a hole in the door of one of the c1500s I rented.
Friend of mine rented a U-Haul truck to move from IA to WA. Her Son drove it under a low bridge and took off most of the top of the box. She DID have their insurance.
Dropped it off at the rental place after hours. She never heard a word from them.
Dropped it off at the rental place after hours. She never heard a word from them.
I always get the insurance, all of it. One time they said if you bring back just the steering wheel, it's covered. Thought about that for a while lol.
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The last half dozen insurance sales pitches I received from U-Haul was that even if there was an issue that was U-Haul's fault, that caused the damage (such as a failed wheel bearing), I would still be responsible for the damages.
I always decline the insurance regardless.
I always decline the insurance regardless.
I never bought the insurance either, on the few rentals in my life. (thinking 2 cars and 1 truck)
My insurance company said rentals had the same insurance as my vehicles. So I let it go at that.
After my friend taking off the top of a U-Haul truck and never hearing from them, I might consider purchasing the insurance these days. Would have to carefully study the insurance agreement.
Years ago, if you used a credit card for the rental, they also had you insured. Not sure if that is true these days. But then I quit driving, so it is a moot point for me.
My insurance company said rentals had the same insurance as my vehicles. So I let it go at that.
After my friend taking off the top of a U-Haul truck and never hearing from them, I might consider purchasing the insurance these days. Would have to carefully study the insurance agreement.
Years ago, if you used a credit card for the rental, they also had you insured. Not sure if that is true these days. But then I quit driving, so it is a moot point for me.
Look up Doug Tabbish's fun vinwiki interview where he talks about being banned from renting from uhaul due to an issue with the receiver and hitch on his truck.
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Maybe the policy has changed, but IIRC, the insurance covers everything BUT the roof.Friend of mine rented a U-Haul truck to move from IA to WA. Her Son drove it under a low bridge and took off most of the top of the box. She DID have their insurance.
Dropped it off at the rental place after hours. She never heard a word from them.
I have no idea on the insurance coverage. She just said they never contacted her about the damage. That's been 3 years ago or so.
