What are waivers?
Waivers are not insurance. It is a legal, compulsory agreement between the rental company and the renter which generally limits the claim against a renter in the event of loss of or damage to the vehicle.
Super Waiver: The customer will also be responsible for a limited liability amount for any damage or loss, but as the cost for a daily super waiver is higher, the liability amount payable for any damage or loss is lower.
Waivers are not honored by car rental companies in the case of negligence, meaning the customer would be held liable for the full amount of damage (and not just the excess). Examples of this would be to allow an unauthorized person to drive the vehicle, accident due to excessive alcohol consumption or the vehicle being stolen when it was left unlocked.
It is advisable to treat a rented vehicle as if it is your own.
