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RE: Insurance Offering Cash or Replacement Car—Which Is Better?
Your point about asking for mileage, maintenance history, and warranty coverage is especially important. Could you also confirm whether the replacement offer includes sales tax, registration, delivery or transfer fees, a...
RE: How I got my car registered and insured in MA (step-by-step, sorta)
That’s the MA RMV for you - miss one tiny detail and it’s back to square one. I’ve been through this dance more times than I care to admit. It’s frustrating, but you’re right, double- and triple-checking is the only way ...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
That’s spot on. I had a similar run-in, though not with the law - just a fender bender in my twenties. Insurance companies kept that on file for years, and every time I changed policies, it was like starting from scratch...
RE: Why does my zip code make my car insurance so expensive?
I’ve run into this myself - moved literally three blocks over a few years back and my premium jumped almost $200 a year. Nothing else changed. It’s frustrating, especially when the neighborhoods are basically identical. ...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
That’s been my experience too - speed and hassle-free claims are worth a few extra bucks. I’ve stuck with Nationwide for years because their adjusters actually call you back. Local agents can be great, but when it comes ...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Mileage-based insurance is a bit of a double-edged sword, isn’t it? I’ve been using Metromile for a couple years now, and your experience with Root sounds pretty familiar. The tracking definitely makes you hyper-aware - ...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I’ve been driving around Wyoming for decades now, and honestly, your “rogue elk” scenario isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. I had a neighbor whose truck got totaled by a moose a few years back - insurance adjuster said ...