COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW) POLICY/COVERAGE

COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW) POLICY/COVERAGE

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), covers bodywork damage cost to Lucayan Car Rental vehicle should a Renter collide with another car.

CDW is not insurance but merely a waiver between the Renter and Lucayan Car Rental to waive financial responsibility for any damages occurred during an accident in our rental vehicle.

It is important to note that this policy is only meant to cover damage to the vehicle itself, not liability-related expenses. Our Collision Damage Waiver does not cover liability expenses such as damage to other vehicles, property or bodily injury. It also excludes accidents and incidents caused by risky behavior such as speeding, reckless or off-road driving, negligence and driving under the influence.

What is covered by Collision Damage Waiver.

CDW only covers damages to the exterior bodywork of the car in the event of a collision with another vehicle up to the value of the rental vehicle itself.

What damage is not included in CDW coverage.Damage to –

· Glass (all windows and mirrors)

· Tires & wheels

· Interior trim (seats, carpet, and all interior materials)

· Undercarriage/Suspension

· Your belongings (anything left in the car, including the trunk or glovebox)

· Lost keys

· Transmission

Mandatory requirement to enact waiver after an accident has occurred.

Presentation of a Notice of Intended Prosecution from The Royal Bahamas Police Force given on the scene of an accident stating and showing occurrence of an accident during rental period in which CDW was purchased and paid for in full. This document must be presented/given to Lucayan Car Rental office within 48 hours of a collision with another vehicle.