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RE: Does Nationwide roadside assistance cover a dead battery in your driveway?
Coverage can depend on where the car is parked, not just whether it needs a jump-start. For anyone dealing with a no-start at home, confirm whether Nationwide’s roadside benefit applies at the registered address or requi...
RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
I get the appeal of saving money, but honestly, I tried the “boring” car route and it wasn’t all sunshine for me. My old Civic was cheap to run, sure, but after a few years of daily highway commutes, the lack of sound in...
RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
That’s the truth. I tried to fight for a higher payout once, thinking I’d outsmart the system. Ended up spending two weeks digging through old maintenance records and arguing over tiny scratches on the bumper. In the end...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite luck. State Farm’s paperwork was a breeze for me - maybe just got lucky with my agent? The price difference was pretty noticeable too. I know Shelter’s ...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
That cracked me up because my daughter got flagged for “hard braking” when a chicken ran across the road. These apps are wild. We bundled her too - no way we could swing a separate policy. It does sting knowing any mista...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Honestly, I’ve been through the wringer with both local agents and the big-name companies. My favorite was when a national rep tried to explain “comprehensive” coverage by reading the legal definition off her screen - di...
RE: WHY DOES FILING A TOTAL LOSS CLAIM FEEL LIKE HOMEWORK?
Totally get what you mean about the VIN hunt. Last time I had to file a claim, I spent a good ten minutes half-crawling under my dash with my phone flashlight, trying to get a clear shot. Felt like I was defusing a bomb ...
RE: Rising premiums for business vehicle fleets - anyone else notice this?
That’s exactly how it feels - one year they said my little Peugeot was “cheap to fix,” next year suddenly it’s “older and harder to source parts” so up goes the premium. I started keeping a folder with every invoice too,...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta say, skipping the police report bit has bitten me before. A couple years back, my old Civic got rear-ended while parked outside my apartment. I figured, “Why bother with the...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Yeah, I get the worry - paint these days seems to scratch if you look at it wrong. I had a similar thing happen in a grocery store lot last year. Barely tapped someone’s bumper, both of us checked it over, nothing obviou...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. I drive a lot for work - mostly boring highway miles, but enough city traffic to keep things interesting. I got accident forgiveness on my policy after a buddy swore by it, but whe...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Honestly, I don't think AAA has necessarily changed a ton - it's more like specialty cars just don't fit the standard mold. I had a similar thing happen to a good friend who had a vintage VW Beetle. Regular insurers just...
RE: got caught up in fraud trouble - what happens next?
Had a similar issue last year after filling up at some sketchy gas station off the interstate. Someone went on a mini shopping spree at a sporting goods store - guess they needed new hiking boots? Took forever to sort ou...
RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?
Yeah, insurance rates are weirdly unpredictable. GEICO was actually pricier for me too, even with their military discount. Funny enough, Progressive ended up being my cheapest option by about $10/month. I commute daily, ...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Had something similar happen to me last year - nudged a car at the grocery store parking lot. Like you, couldn't see any damage, and the other driver waved it off. I thought about reporting it but figured why risk my pre...