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Zero excess

Also known as: nil excess

A rental or add-on that reduces the excess to nothing, so the renter has no damage/theft deductible. Achievable via the counter's product or, sometimes offered at time of booking. *What you may think:* Zero excess means I can never be charged for anything.

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What you may think

Zero excess means I can never be charged for anything.

What is actually happening

Zero excess removes the damage/theft deductible, but exclusions and conditions in the agreement can still apply.