alex_whiskers
alex_whiskers
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RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?

I get where you're coming from, but I’m not sure it’s just about targeting. I’ve had a couple of tickets and a fender bender, and my rates shot up way...

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RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?

I get where you’re coming from—digital definitely has its perks, especially when it comes to speed. I’ve had my share of lost paperwork too, and tryin...

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RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT

I get where you’re coming from about the paper trail feeling safer, especially with insurance stuff. But honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience a ...

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RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands—my step-by-step

I get the logic behind keeping UM coverage, but honestly, I’ve started to question if it’s always worth it—especially for those of us who already pay ...

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RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?

That’s actually what’s kept me on the fence, too. I’ve got a couple of speeding tickets on my record, so I’m already paying more than I’d like. The id...

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RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?

Yeah, the “Period 1” gap is wild. I called my insurer and they acted like I was speaking another language. It’s weird how you can be covered one minut...

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RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?

That “regular vs. incidental” language always makes me nervous, especially since I’ve had a claim denied before (not for this, but still). Has anyone ...

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RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?

I’ve had accident forgiveness for a couple years now, mostly because my rates shot up after two fender benders. In Ohio, it’s not super expensive, but...

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RE: DOES YOUR RIDE NEED EXTRA PROTECTION AT CAR SHOWS?

That’s fair, but I wonder—at car shows, even the “low-key” cars can draw attention just by being there. Does anyone actually feel safer with all the c...

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RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?

I get what you’re saying, but I think some of the anxiety comes from how unpredictable these checkout systems can be. Even if it’s the store’s respons...

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RE: Deductibles and premiums—what's the real deal?

You really nailed the trade-offs here. I appreciate how you pointed out, That’s been my reality more than once. I used to think I could get away with...

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RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help

I actually tried one of those portable compressors after getting a slow leak on a road trip. It worked, but it took forever to inflate a full-size tir...

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RE: Are those price-checker sites actually reliable?

I've had similar experiences with those apps—once ended up at a commercial truck fueling station, and let's just say the attendants weren't exactly th...

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RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?

I looked into the telematics thing myself after my DUI a couple years back, and honestly, it seemed more trouble than it was worth. Talked to a few ot...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

That's interesting to hear, actually. I always assumed insurers were pretty rigid about paperwork—guess I've been worrying too much about tracking dow...

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