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MILITARY AUTO INSURANCE PERKS: USAA VS GEICO, WHICH IS BETTER?
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Been looking into car insurance lately since my current policy is about to expire, and I heard from a buddy that both USAA and GEICO have some pretty decent perks for military folks. I've been with GEICO before, and honestly, they were pretty solid - good customer service, easy claims process, and all that. But I've also heard USAA is like the gold standard for military families, you know, super tailored to our needs and all.
Thing is, when I checked online, the prices weren't drastically different, but USAA seemed to have a few extra perks like deployment discounts and stuff. GEICO had some military-specific discounts too, but maybe not as extensive? I'm kinda torn here because I liked GEICO's app and how easy it was to manage everything online, but if USAA really does offer better coverage or more meaningful perks, maybe it's worth switching.
Anyone here have experience with both? Curious which one you prefer and why.
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"Thing is, when I checked online, the prices weren't drastically different, but USAA seemed to have a few extra perks like deployment discounts and stuff."
Yeah, I've heard similar things about USAA being great for military families, especially with deployment coverage. But one thing I'm curious about - does anyone know if USAA's claims process is as smooth and hassle-free as GEICO's? I've always prioritized ease of claims handling, because the last thing you want after an accident is more headaches...
I've never personally used USAA, but my cousin had a pretty positive experience with their claims process after a fender-bender. He said it was straightforward, though maybe not lightning-fast. GEICO does seem to have a rep for quick claims handling, so I get why that's important to you. Still, considering the deployment perks, it might be worth giving USAA a shot - could be a trade-off worth making, you know?
"Still, considering the deployment perks, it might be worth giving USAA a shot - could be a trade-off worth making, you know?"
Yeah, that's a good point... I've been wondering about those deployment perks myself. Anyone know if GEICO offers anything similar, or is that mostly just USAA's thing?
Had GEICO for years, never had issues with claims or customer service. Checked USAA once - prices weren't much better, perks seemed decent but nothing groundbreaking. Curious if deployment discounts actually make a noticeable difference or just marketing hype...
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