damaged rental car

oneremover

@iammumtoone, @Nobbie1967 and @AdrianC, thanks for the reply that sounds reassuring.

oneremover

can you get it fixed before handing it back

Do you think I should do that? I really hope the insurance I paid for (paid for a zero excess one) would cover it.

System

You may find that you have to pay the excess and then claim it back

Nodding_Donkey

I would say low level objects means things you drive under, like, er, a bridge or an overhanging branch.

AdrianC

Nodding_Donkey wrote: »

I would say low level objects means things you drive under, like, er, a bridge or an overhanging branch.

If ever you rent a van, you'll see a similar clause excluding those as "overhead objects".

Happychappy

If you paid for the expensive zero excess cover then just take it back and let them sort it, that's why you pay extra to have no excess

Now with the money you would have spent on repairs, spend it on some driving lessons mainly reversing and manoeuvring, and work on the techniques they give you, it will build your confidence.