Moneymaxim Re-launch Updated car Hire Insurance Comparison Service with new Features - Yahoo Finance

LONDON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The UK's leading car hire excess insurance comparison website, Moneymaxim has today [Thursday 17 May] re-launched their unique car hire insurance comparison tool with a number of brand new features.

• New comprehensive car hire excess insurance  comparison service with additional features
• Users can save up to 20% on car hire insurers standard prices
• Up to 90% off the price of excess insurance prices compared to buying directly from car rental firms
• New features also integrated into the UK's only combined car hire and car hire insurance search engine

The completely revised website allows car renters to find their perfect policies wherever they travel in the world. Users can now specify the country they are visiting and the Moneymaxim service will identify appropriate policies from companies who will cover that country.  

With many insurers having different definitions for their European policies this will give those looking for the best rates on car hire cover a quick and easy way of tracking down policies which will best suit their needs. It will also help those who are looking for policies which might suit friends and relatives coming to the UK as the service now also displays particular features which apply to non UK residents.

Furthermore Moneymaxim are providing more information covering additional features car hire insurers offer. With insurers adding new benefits such as lost key cover, misfuelling cover and enhanced breakdown assistance the company wanted to make it easier for customers to quickly compare policies.

Mark Bower, Managing Director at http://www.moneymaxim.co.uk explains;

"Moneymaxim is proud to present the re-launch of the new and improved online car hire insurance comparison service.

"The new site contains more information than ever before allowing car renters to make the most of their search. Not only can people enjoy the new facilities and access in-depth policy details, but they can also receive a massive discount of up to 20% over insurer's standard prices!

"This is great news for anyone looking to rent a car in the near future. All our services at Moneymaxim are aimed at helping consumers find great deals at fantastic prices and with a week's car hire excess insurance in Europe costing from around £15 our car hire insurance service certainly delivers on that goal. Just compare that to the £100 or more that car renters can pay car hire firms for a week's cover in many European destinations. The disparity is even more stark when compared to the seven annual policies offered through Moneymaxim priced at less than £40 which allow an unlimited number of rentals anywhere in Europe. "

All car hire insurance policies on the Moneymaxim website cover car hire excesses up to £2,000 although higher figures can easily be insured. The company recommend check car hirers check car rental terms and conditions for the exact amount of excess cover required.

Unlike excess policies offered by the vast majority of car hire companies, all listed policies on Moneymaxim.co.uk cover damage to the rental cars wheels, tyres, glass, roof and underbody.

The car hire comparison service also enables users to search for both excess insurance and full Collision Damage Waiver and Liability Insurance products. This allows car renters to have access to a range of fully comprehensive products best suited to their needs.

The technology used is also utilised for Moneymaxim's car hire comparison service which is the only website in the UK that allows car renters to compare both car hire prices and car hire insurance all within one single search.

This is not only a leading service online, but offline as well. A friendly and helpful customer service team is readily available to address any queries users might have.

Notes for editors

About moneymaxim.co.uk: Launched in 2008 by Mark Bower moneymaxim.co.uk aims to deliver an impartial and independent service both online and through telephone money saving specialists.

Details of car hire excess insurance rates around the world can be obtained from moneymaxim.co.uk

Visit: http://www.moneymaxim.co.uk for more money saving advice and information. The website won The Best Niche Insurance Aggregator Award 2010 from The Money Awards.

For more information contact: Dale Lovell, Search News Media, on 0845-200-1445. E-mail: dlovell@searchnewsmedia.co.uk

17 May, 2012