I only bought the most basic insurance. Do I need to buy comprehensive insurance ?

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Check the rental contract, does it have a "deductible"? If so, then if something really goes wrong, you will have to pay hundreds or even thousands of euros in deductible. No purchase, just have to rely on luck.

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