Do NOT take out CarFlexi's THEFT & DAMAGE EXCESS PROTECTION, as the chances are, like me, you will find that it doesn't cover superficial damage to an alloy wheel caused when scraping a high kerb. Thus the 170 euros charged by the car rental company will be met by you and when you submit your claim to reimbursement under the Exess Protection policy you will find that the extra cover you purchased from them expressly to cover such eventualities, is invalid. Oh yes, they will also take nearly a month to reply to your claim.