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car rental insurance in canada
« on: August 06, 2013, 11:19:08 AM »
Does anyone know if having car insurance in NY will cover car rentals in Canada ?

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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2013, 11:22:45 AM »
PUTPAC your insurer.
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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2013, 11:38:34 AM »
I know GEICO covers Canada but as Dan said PUTPAC and find out! Won't take more than 5 min.

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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2013, 12:54:32 PM »
My insurer (small company called IFA) said I need a document from them which is basically an ID card that covers Canada. They mailed it to me and now I have coverage in Canada.

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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2013, 10:00:29 PM »
I know GEICO covers Canada but as Dan said PUTPAC and find out! Won't take more than 5 min.
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Geico issues I'd cards to be used in Canada

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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2013, 07:40:00 PM »
Geico issues I'd cards to be used in Canada

Do you need the ID card for renting a car in Canada, or if you want to drive your own car into Canada?

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Re: car rental insurance in canada
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2013, 09:57:54 PM »
Do you need the ID card for renting a car in Canada, or if you want to drive your own car into Canada?
Only know about driving your own car don't know about renting