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RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
Yeah, I’ve run into that. Paid extra for agreed value on my last car, thought I was covered. When it got totaled, the insurance still tried to knock off for “wear and tear” and some other random stuff. Had to argue for w...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
Honestly, I’d rather risk a server crash than dig through a pile of crumpled papers after an accident. At least with digital, I can search by date or keyword. But yeah, if your phone’s dead or you can’t remember your log...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, I get that. Still, the price hikes sting when you’re already paying through the nose for insurance. I’ve had AAA show up quick, but I’ve also had them take forever - guess it’s a roll of the dice. Honestly, if they...
RE: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers
Honestly, I just keep a pic of my insurance card in my phone’s photo album. Never had an issue, even after a couple fender benders. Paper copies always end up trashed or lost in my car, especially with all the junk float...
RE: Why is figuring out how much car insurance you ACTUALLY need so confusing?
Honestly, I get why people want the max, but for some of us with tickets or not-so-great records, those premiums are just brutal. I’ve rocked minimums for years because paying double or triple for “peace of mind” just is...
RE: Roadside help added to my insurance - totally worth it?
Honestly, I’ve had roadside on my policy for years and barely used it. Last time I needed a tow, they took forever and still charged me extra because I was “too far off the main road.” Carrying my own jumper cables and a...
RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?
SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE? Yeah, I get you on the fine print headaches. Honestly, I’ve never found a company that lays it all out in plain English. They all bury the important stuff somewhere in t...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
Had a claim with one of the "big guys" last year and honestly, wasn't impressed. Took ages to get things moving, tons of paperwork, felt like they were looking for reasons not to pay. Switched to a smaller local outfit r...
RE: Finally figured out how to stop worrying about roadside help running out
Bundling roadside with insurance is smart, but yeah, always gotta watch that fine print. Had a similar issue myself - thought I was covered for unlimited tows until I got stranded twice in one month. Second tow cost me e...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Honestly, worrying about OEM vs aftermarket mirrors feels like splitting hairs. I've had both Geico and Progressive in NY - neither was eager to shell out for OEM unless I specifically pushed for it. And even then, it wa...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
Comprehensive is usually enough, but like you said, deductibles can be a killer. Learned that the hard way myself after a nasty hailstorm - ended up paying almost as much as the windshield cost anyway. Honestly, windshie...