brianpoet
brianpoet
@brianpoet
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 15
Reply
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?

I get what you mean about the paranoia—insurance fine print is never fun to decipher. I’ve actually looked into this a bit for Minnesota, and yeah, “p...

Reply
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half—didn’t think it was possible here

Yeah, those apps are a mixed bag. I get why insurance companies use them, but sometimes it feels like they penalize normal reactions—like, what are yo...

Reply
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?

That’s a good point about fairness, but I always wonder how they decide which combos are “too much.” Like, is there a formula for what’s allowed, or d...

Reply
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?

I totally get the paranoia about insurance companies snooping around. It does feel a bit Big Brother-ish, right? From what I’ve seen, most people just...

Reply
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I went with a higher deductible last year thinking I’d never need it, but then a random parking lot scrape set...

Reply
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed

That’s interesting about the GPS tracker not making a difference. I’ve heard some companies really push those for discounts, but maybe it’s just marke...

Reply
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?

I’ve wondered about this too, especially since EV batteries are basically the most expensive part of the car. It’s wild how “wear and tear” seems to b...

Reply
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota—help me figure this out

Wait, is that official app thing recent? I swear my instructor said screenshots were fine last month... now I'm second-guessing everything, lol. Guess...

Reply
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"

I get why telematics might help lower premiums, but isn't it kind of a temporary fix? Like, once you remove the device, do your rates shoot back up? A...

Reply
RE: Finally figured out how car insurance works in no-fault states

Dashcams aren't totally useless though... have you considered checking if your insurance offers discounts for having one installed? Might make that Ja...

Reply
RE: Quick Tips for When Your EV Leaves You Stranded

Great points about slowing down and cutting non-essentials, but have you ever had your nav app mislead you about charger availability? Happened to me ...

Reply
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.

Yeah, that deductible balancing act is tricky. When I was shopping around, I kept thinking about scenarios like hailstorms or random tree branches fal...

Reply
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?

Yeah, that makes sense—it's definitely a balancing act. Have you tried running a quick calculation based on your savings and typical expenses? When I ...

Reply
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

I had a similar experience recently. Got a flat tire after class and figured AAA would be quick since it was mid-afternoon and not exactly rush hour. ...

Reply
RE: my deductible just magically shrunk—anyone else had this happen?

Hadn't thought about premiums sneaking up... good catch. Did you notice any fine print about loyalty discounts or something similar? Sometimes insurer...

Scroll to Top