Under a new bill signed into law last week in New York State, drivers will have the right to choose their own preferred car rental company when insurance pays because their own vehicle is out of commission. Auto insurers  will now be forbidden from requiring consumers to use a specific vehicle rental company when obtaining substitute transportation coverage under their policies.

In the past, an insurance company was allowed to require use of a particular company of their choosing when footing the bill for a substitute car. Now they must allow drivers to make that choice, and they must also inform consumers of their right to choose a vehicle rental company, according to the new law which takes effect in 90 days.

Since insurance may not cover the entire cost of a substitute vehicle, drivers can now choose the car rental company that is most convenient and economical for their individual needs.

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