Security Deposit & Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Last updated: August 2026
Click & Steer provides three protection options during booking so renters can choose how vehicle damage responsibility is handled. Daily CDW and Flat CDW are the same CDW protection, purchased using different pricing methods. With CDW, your liability for covered accidental vehicle damage is reduced to BBD$0, subject to the policy terms and exclusions. The same published exclusions apply to both. BBD$500 is a one-time CDW charge for the entire rental — not a deductible, excess, or remaining liability.
Review these options before you book a Barbados rental car through Click & Steer.
These options apply to covered accidental vehicle damage only. Damage protection is a waiver model and is not an insurance policy.
Option 1 — Daily CDW
- Available during booking.
- Charged at BBD $20 × canonical billed days.
- With CDW, your liability for covered accidental vehicle damage is reduced to BBD$0, subject to the policy terms and exclusions.
Option 2 — Flat CDW
- Available during booking. No duration multiplier and no minimum-day eligibility gate.
- Charged as a one-time BBD $500 fee for the entire rental.
- With CDW, your liability for covered accidental vehicle damage is reduced to BBD$0, subject to the policy terms and exclusions. BBD$500 is the fee, not remaining liability.
Option 3 — No CDW
- No CDW fee is paid upfront.
- Without CDW, you may be liable for up to BBD$2,000 for vehicle damage, subject to the rental agreement and policy.
- The rental provider may require a refundable security deposit hold / authorization depending on the booking.
Covered damage and exclusions
Damage protection terms apply to covered accidental vehicle damage only.
Exclusions include:
- Dangerous or reckless driving
- Driving under the influence
- Unauthorized drivers
- Traffic violations
- Interior damage
- Tyre, wheel, glass, roof, or undercarriage damage
- Lost keys
- Theft due to negligence
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is a damage waiver, not an insurance policy.
Why this is required
Rental partners must clearly set financial responsibility terms for vehicle damage before checkout. Showing these three options at booking ensures renters see the upfront cost and liability impact before confirming a reservation.
Questions
Contact: admin@clickandsteer.com