Honestly, even my “battle-scarred” family hauler isn’t immune—kids with sticky hands and random strollers are a bigger threat than hail sometimes. I’d only bother with extra coverage if I had something rare or shiny, though. Otherwise, duct tape and hope do the trick.
- Totally get where you’re coming from—family cars take a beating, and honestly, most dings aren’t worth the hassle or extra cost.
- If it’s not a collector or something you’d cry over, basic coverage usually does the job.
- Extra show coverage makes sense for rare or high-value rides, but for daily drivers? Not really.
- I’ve seen folks patch up scratches with stickers or just shrug it off... sometimes that’s all you need.
- Unless you’re worried about serious damage, I’d save the cash for snacks at the show instead.
Honestly, I’ve always wondered if anyone’s actually had a claim pay out for a little door ding at a car show. Feels like the deductible would eat up any benefit anyway. Has anyone here ever actually used extra coverage for something minor?
Honestly, for a tiny door ding, you’re right—the deductible usually makes it a wash. Most folks end up just living with the battle scar or fixing it out of pocket. The extra coverage is more for the “someone backed a food truck into my fender” kind of day. Minor stuff? Not really worth the paperwork unless you’re super unlucky or super attached to perfection.
The extra coverage is more for the “someone backed a food truck into my fender” kind of day.
Yeah, that's pretty much it. I’ve had a couple of those “mystery scratches” after shows—never big enough to bother with insurance. I just keep some touch-up paint handy. Unless your car’s a show queen, most little dings aren’t worth the hassle.
