Yeah, sticking to photos isn't paranoid at all—it's just practical. Apps can be handy, but they're not foolproof. Ever had your phone randomly reboot or freeze up? Imagine that happening right when you need proof of mileage... not fun. Plus, a clear odometer pic is hard to dispute if things ever get dicey. Better safe than sorry, right?
Totally agree, photos are the way to go. Had an app glitch on me once during a cross-country trip—froze right when I needed it most. Luckily, I'd snapped a quick odometer pic at the last gas stop, saved me a headache later. Apps are convenient, sure, but nothing beats a simple photo backup. Peace of mind counts for a lot on the road...
Interesting approach with the photos, hadn't considered that angle before. I've been leaning towards apps myself since they're automated and seem convenient, but your experience makes a solid point about reliability. As someone new to handling insurance, I'm trying to cover all bases—especially when it comes to proving mileage or condition in case of disputes.
Speaking of discounts, does anyone know if insurers typically accept digital documentation for veteran discounts, or do they prefer physical copies? Just wondering how strict companies are about documentation formats and if there's a general standard across the industry. Wouldn't want to miss out on savings just because I chose the wrong format...
"Just wondering how strict companies are about documentation formats and if there's a general standard across the industry."
From what I've seen, most insurers are pretty flexible these days—digital docs usually do the trick. I sent mine as PDFs without any issues. You're smart to cover your bases though... better safe than sorry.
When I did mine, they accepted digital docs too, but weirdly enough, one company insisted on a scanned copy of my DD214 instead of just a screenshot. Guess it depends who you get... always good to double-check before sending stuff in.
