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RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
Letting Teens Borrow Your Car: Add Them to Insurance or Just Trust the Policy? I swear, insurance companies must throw a party every time a teenager gets their license. My daughter’s first week with the car, she managed...
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? I’ve wondered the same thing - like, is there some secret hack where splitting off actually saves money, or is that just wishful thinking? My cousi...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
Honestly, I’m starting to think these apps expect us to drive like robots. I got dinged for “hard braking” when my kid dropped his water bottle and it rolled under the brake pedal. What was I supposed to do, just let it ...
RE: Lowball insurance estimate - worth fighting or just let it go?
Man, I feel this deep in my soul. Last year, I spent three days arguing over a $45 windshield chip repair. By the end, I think I lost more hair than money. They finally caved and sent me a check, but honestly... was it w...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I’ve definitely had this debate with myself, usually while staring at the ceiling at 2am after a weird rattle starts in the minivan. It really does feel like picking between a magic 8-ball and a crystal ball - either way...
RE: DOES YOUR RIDE NEED EXTRA PROTECTION AT CAR SHOWS?
DOES YOUR RIDE NEED EXTRA PROTECTION AT CAR SHOWS? That’s a good idea, but I have to laugh - if I put that sign on my minivan, I’m not sure anyone would actually want to peek inside. Unless they’re curious about what ...
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.
I hear you on the checklist thing. I used to just nod along when my agent rattled off the coverage, but after my minivan got a cracked windshield and the “comprehensive” didn’t cover OEM glass, I started getting real spe...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
That’s honestly reassuring to hear, because I’ve been side-eyeing my own “loyalty discount” for years and wondering if it’s just a fancy way of saying “we know you’re too tired to switch.” I totally get the hassle factor...