Suppose you go on a camping trip and you accidentally run into a deer on the road. Such a collision can not only injure wildlife but can also damage a vehicle. Sometimes this situation puts a car in the shop for several weeks due to supply chain shortages for parts or auto shop customer demand. However, if your auto insurance policy includes rental car reimbursement, you'll at least get a rental car temporarily.
A typical rental car reimbursement plan may pay for a rental car for up to a month while the policyholder's regular car is getting repaired. The cost of paying for a rental car out of pocket can surpass $1,000 after the first month in some places. That's why it's helpful to include an extension in your auto insurance policy for rental car reimbursement.