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barbara_rogue
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RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I still think the rental companies bank on people’s fear. That’s exactly it. I’ve rented dozens of times, never bought the extra coverage, and only had one incident - minor ...
RE: How I got my car registered and insured in MA (step-by-step, sorta)
Honestly, I feel your pain with all the hoops they make us jump through. It’s a hassle, but after hearing about people getting their identities messed with, I kinda see why they’re paranoid. Still, you’d think they could...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
Honestly, I get that the apps can be annoying, but I’m not sure turning off notifications is the answer. I mean, sometimes those dings actually remind me to ease up a bit - not that it helps in a pothole maze, but still....
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache? Honestly, I’m not sure there’s a “headache-free” option out there, but I hear you on the whole paperwork vs. radio silence thing. I’ve dealt with both comp...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Honestly, I’m right there with you on being skeptical about paying for something you might never use. The numbers you laid out make sense - if you’re a careful driver and don’t have a history of accidents, it feels like ...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
That’s been my experience too, but I’ve heard some folks have luck if they can prove the car’s worth more than the insurance thinks. Like, if you’ve got receipts for recent work or upgrades, sometimes you can nudge the v...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Tried the insurance add-on once when I switched policies - honestly, it was a mixed bag. The price was way lower than AAA, but when I actually needed a tow, it took almost as long as AAA did (about 90 minutes). The opera...