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RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
I had a similar thing happen in Utah - tiny rock chip on the hood, and the rental company tried to pin a whole paint job on me. My credit card covered it, but it took weeks to sort out. I always wonder, though: does anyo...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta admit, the trust thing hits me harder than the paperwork. Maybe it’s because of this one trip I took with a group of friends a few years back - one guy fudged the numbers on...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
I totally get the scavenger hunt vibe with USAA. Last year, after a minor fender bender on a road trip, I had to dig through my glove box, backpack, and even the trunk just to find half the stuff they wanted. It felt lik...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
Man, I totally get what you mean about the apps not caring if there’s a construction zone or a monsoon outside. I had one trip where I was crawling through a detour with potholes everywhere, and the app still flagged me ...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
I totally get the nerves. Last summer, I let a buddy drive my Subaru on our camping trip - he’s a careful driver, but I still kept thinking about what would happen if he hit a deer or something. From what I’ve read, perm...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Had a buddy drive my Subaru up to Duluth once - minor fender bender, nothing wild, but the claim process was way more stressful than it needed to be. Permissive use technically covered it, but the adjuster grilled me lik...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a couple places let me stack deals - usually the smaller, independent shops. Maybe it’s just luck, or maybe they’re more flexible since they want repeat business. Fee...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Had a similar situation, but with an Audi - battery hidden in the back, plus some weird security lockout. But I’ve actually had a roadside guy give it a shot anyway, just asked me to sign a waiver. Guess it depends on wh...
RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?
That's interesting about your buddy's experience. I've never had a DUI myself, but I did take one of those defensive driving classes after a speeding ticket a while back. Honestly, my agent barely budged on the rates aft...
RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course
Totally get where you're coming from. Took one of those defensive driving courses last year before my big cross-country road trip (saved a decent bit on insurance, too). Honestly though, it felt super generic - mostly ti...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Had something similar a while back - honestly, it did make me a bit more mindful about braking distances even after I took it out. Didn't turn me into grandma behind the wheel, but I'd say some habits stuck around longer...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Totally get where you're coming from on this. A couple years back, I tapped a car while parallel parking - felt like nothing, seriously - but decided to leave a note anyway. The owner called later just to say thanks for ...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Haha, your step-by-step guide is spot on. I went through something similar, except I made the mistake of signing up right before a big summer road trip. Talk about anxiety every time I saw those miles tick upward... But ...
RE: Car insurance in Mississippi - does location or driving record matter more?
Had a similar experience myself - moved from Gulfport out to the countryside, thinking I'd finally catch a break on insurance. Nope, barely any difference at all. Turns out my "lead foot" had more to do with it than the ...