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RE: Making Sure Your Insurance Claim Has All The Right Paperwork
Honestly, I’m still amazed how many folks rely only on digital copies for stuff like insurance. I get it - phones are convenient, but tech fails at the worst times. I’ve had a glovebox stash of paperwork since a road tri...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve honestly never bothered with the extra insurance, even in Montana. My credit card covers most rental car stuff, and my regular policy picks up the rest. Yeah, there’s always a ris...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
Bundling with USAA definitely *looks* like a solid deal on paper, but you nailed it - those details can be sneaky. I’ve had a similar experience, especially with the “assumed overlap” thing. You’d think if you’re bundlin...
RE: Why does my zip code make my car insurance so expensive?
Yeah, it’s kind of nuts how much your zip code can mess with your rates. I moved across town a few years ago - literally like a 10-minute drive - and my insurance shot up by almost $400 a year. Didn’t matter that my car ...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think the privacy concerns are a bit overblown. Most of these companies are tracking stuff your phone already knows anyway. And for folks who barely drive except for the oc...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
That “teleporting to Vegas” bit cracked me up - been there, except my app once thought I drove to Canada overnight. I get the paranoia about phantom miles. Honestly, Metromile’s been the least intrusive for me too, but y...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I’ve been feeling the same way about AAA lately, and honestly, it’s a bit of a letdown. I’ve been a member for over a decade - mostly because I do a lot of long-distance driving and like having that peace of mind. But th...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Finding Decent Car Insurance In Delaware Without Losing Your Mind You nailed it with the squirrel thing. I had one of those “smart” apps dock me for “hard braking” when a deer jumped out on Route 9. Like, what’s the a...
RE: Rental car insurance: worth it or just a money grab?
Had to deal with this a couple years back after a fender bender in a rental. My regular auto insurance did cover the damage, but the process was way more drawn out than I expected. The rental company charged me upfront f...