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Austin_Mike
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RE: Does comprehensive coverage include water-damaged tools and building materials?
The cause of the water may matter as much as where the items were stored. Homeowners or renters coverage often treats flood or surface water differently and may exclude it unless separate flood coverage applies. For futu...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
I get what you mean about Shelter’s inspections. They barely spent 10 minutes at my place - just snapped a few pics and left. It did make me wonder if they’d use that as a loophole later, like you said: On the other ...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy? Yeah, those Hawaii rates are no joke. I remember thinking the deductible was just a minor detail, but it actually makes a huge difference in what y...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve gone for the bargain option before and regretted it when I actually needed help. Sometimes that “old-school” local agent is worth the extra few bucks, just for the peace of mind...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
I’ve always wondered about that too - like, does one fender bender really nuke everyone’s rates, or is it more about the severity? My cousin’s family bundled, and when her brother got a speeding ticket, their premium wen...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Yeah, it really does feel like Houston gets hit from every angle. I totally get the frustration - my rates jumped after I moved here, even though my driving record’s clean. I wonder if there’s any way to offset some of t...
RE: Why is figuring out how much car insurance you ACTUALLY need so confusing?
I hear you on the rental coverage. I always wrestle with the “do I really need this add-on?” question when I’m updating my policy. Like, I want to keep my monthly payments reasonable, but I also know that one unexpected ...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
I get what you mean about the endless questions, but I actually don’t mind it that much. I’d rather they double-check everything than risk sending the wrong type of help or missing something important. Plus, I’ve heard s...
RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?
Yeah, insurers are definitely number-crunchers first. But did your cousin shop around after completing those programs? Sometimes switching companies after a DUI recovery period can make a noticeable difference...might be...
RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?
Totally agree with this. I've seen friends jump straight into military-focused insurers assuming they're automatically cheaper, but when I compared quotes myself (even factoring in discounts), sometimes regular insurers ...
RE: poll: do you get roadside assistance for your leased car?
Honestly, I get the hesitation - AAA isn't exactly cheap. But I've had a flat tire in the middle of nowhere before... not fun. Maybe check if your car insurance has a cheap add-on for roadside? Could save you some stress...
RE: car dented, culprit vanished - now what?
Had something similar happen at a drive-in theater once - came back from grabbing popcorn and found my side mirror dangling. No zombies or creepy clowns, but explaining that to insurance was still a headache. Ever though...