Peer-to-peer car rental sharing apps and services, such as Turo or Gertaround which allows you to rent another person’s vehicle. There are a few things to keep in mind when using such service, such as insurance covered and P2P car sharing liability issues.
If you are wondering if your personal auto insurance will cover your auto damage in the event the you rented a car and were involved in an accident you will have to check the language in your own policy. Many auto insurance companies included language which specifically excludes coverage if you’re using a P2P vehicle. While your personal car insurance covers traditional rentals, it may not cover peer-to-peer car sharing.
Often, car sharing companies such as Turn, generally provided basic insurance plans, however they carry very low limits, thus it’s worth spending more to get top-tier plans to increase coverage in the event the renter of your car is involved in an auto accident. Therefore, you will need to purchase the car-sharing company’s auto insurance to be sufficiently covered
If you were involved in an auto accident using a Turo peer-to-peer rental car, you will be charged a deductible, typically from $1,000 to $3,000 if the company needs to file a claim.
Participation in any peer-to-peer sharing apps comes with risks, especially in your renting your car out. The most obvious risks is potential damages to your vehicle, fighting with the insurance companies to receive a fair market value for your car in the event. Further, if you don’t notify your insurance company that you’re renting out your car and or your participation in a P2P car-sharing you may potentially be at risk of having your policy canceled. Thus, its best to check with your insurer before placing your car for rent on a car-sharing app.
If you rent your car through a PTP car sharing App such as Turo, generally your car will not be covered unless you have a commercial auto insurance police. Personal auto insurance policies are now being written to specifically exclude peer car-sharing apps from coverage. While, companies such as Uber or Lyft provide liability insurance coverage to accommodate peer-to-peer car sharing it is best you check if the P2P car sharing company you are participating offers such coverage. Turo, works a bit different than Uber and Lyft liability insurance claims.
Turo’s Primary liability insurance coverage covers the car owner up to $1,000,000; protection for physical damage to your car is provided without deductible for the Premium and Standard host protection plans, and with a $3,000 deductible for the Basic plan.
Under Turo’s premium and standard liability insurance plans, car owners receive the actual cash value of their car or up to $125,000, in the even the vehicle is deemed as totaled. Coverage is not available for hosts who are not utilizing a Turo protection plan. More over, primary liability coverage up to $1,000,000; no protection for physical damage to your car.
Per Turos Premium Plan haves insurance liability coverage up to to $1,000,000. Physical damage to the car covered up to the actual cash value of the car. No deductible for the supplemental liability coverage. Turo’s premium liability insurance insurance is secondary to any other insurance the renter may have, however as mentioned, often times your own insurance will exclude coverage for car-sharing services. Lastly, once you’ve exhausted your own insurance for physical damage, your out-of-pocket expense is limited to $500.
Liability coverage for owners who rent their car out using Turo are covered up to a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for liability. Coverage includes personal liability for the renter, third-party liability for passengers and other affected parties, and third-party property damage arising from a car accident. Comprehensive and collision coverage The collision coverage provided protects the owner’s vehicle in the event of an accident. Liability insurance coverage applies for the duration of each rental, from start to finish, and includes liability, collision and comprehensive.
If you were involved in an peer-to-peer sharing auto accident in California we invite you to hire our dedicated Los Angeles Peer-to-peer accident lawyers today. Our skilled accident attorneys leverage their considerable experience into obtaining significant settlements from insurance companies who are known for being reluctant to pay out on claims. You can rely on our experienced lawyer to carefully analyze the facts of your case to prove the facts necessary.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our peer-to-peer sharing app lawyers, call Kaass law today at (310) 943-1171 or send us an email through our online appointment form.
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