Excess Protection

Excess Insurance Cover For Rental Vehicles

A standard excess amount of  £1000.00* applies when renting our vehicles (on cars, vans, MPVs, minibuses, double cab van, tipper/faltback truck, luton box vans.)  This amount is payable upon each and every damage, accident, insurance claim etc. but is not restricted to the excess amount if the damage, claim, theft etc falls under our 'exclusions section' in our terms and conditions.


With this in mind, we strong advise hirers to purchase / take out an "Excess Cover Insurance" which reimburses your damage/excess should the rental vehicle get damaged, stolen or involved in a road traffic accident whilst on hire to you.  Many of our hirers have used and recommened to us the below companines, but there are other hire excess insurance companies on the internet you can use, should you wish to.


Excess Insurance policies can protect you against excess charges resulting from theft or accident damage to your rental vehicle, whether it was your fault or not! (Always check what is included and excluded, terms and conditions etc. on the cover you are buying).


We have no connection to the below companies and have only provided their details to assist you with purchasing excess insurance.  We have also been advised that buying from them can save you money and provide a wide range of other cover and benefits to.


PLEASE PURCHASE EXCESS COVER IN-ADVANCE  BEFORE YOU COME TO OUR RENTAL OFFICE TO COLLECT YOUR RENTAL VEHICLE. 

(Cover is not normally available on the day of collection and can only be booked through their website.)


Wests Self Drive Hire do not sell  'excess cover or damage wavier' you will need to purchase it from a third party or by clicking on the below boxes.


Please ensure you read the terms and conditions, and documents to ensure they can provide you with cover and at the level you require.  Most excess insurance policies will not cover any rental that has already commenced.


Alway check what is included and excluded in the cover you are buying etc.

* The standard excess amount may increase if you have any driving endorsements, accident/damage history and can vary depending risk and use etc.  The excess amount will be stated on your rental agreement.


Wests SM Motors Ltd t/a Wests Self Drive Hire will not accept any liability if you use any of the companies listed on this website or if you do not purchase cover.  It is your responsibility to ensure you but cover and you are completely satisfied with who you choose to use and pay. 

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