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RE: What’s the yearly cost of adding collision and comprehensive?
The car-value-minus-deductible figure is a ceiling for a total loss, so it can overstate what collision adds for a smaller repair. For a covered repair, the insurer generally pays only the amount above the deductible, su...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
- I get the peace of mind thing, but I’ve always looked at it a bit differently. - For me, I figure how often am I really making claims for small stuff? Most years, nothing happens (knock on wood). - If I took the extra ...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
It’s honestly frustrating how much is out of our hands when it comes to insurance rates. I totally get the feeling - like, you do everything right, drive safe, park in decent spots, and still end up paying more because o...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
- Can’t blame you for sticking with paper, honestly. I’ve had the same thing happen - app froze while I was trying to submit a claim after a fender bender. Ended up standing in the rain, cursing at my phone, then just sc...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
- I’ve actually left my dongle in a rental once and had to go back for it, so that’s definitely a real risk. Now I keep it on my keychain, but it’s still not perfect - easy to forget if I’m in a rush. - Tried the app ver...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
- Took one of those mature driver classes last year. - My discount? About $18 per 6 months. Not a game-changer, but hey, every bit helps. - Honestly, I think insurers mostly use it as a checkbox. They seem to care more...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
- Garages actually do help - less exposure to hail, break-ins, and even flooding in some areas. - Insurance companies look at stats, not just location. Houston’s had some rough storms and theft rates. - I get it feels li...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
- Manual log in the glovebox? That’s my kind of low-tech safety net. - I’m all about minimizing risk, so I double up: - Old-school notebook for jotting down miles after every drive (yeah, my handwriting’s a mess, b...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
- Totally get the appeal of saving on premiums, but honestly, I just can’t stomach the risk. - Had a friend who went with a high deductible to save a few bucks, then got hit with a cracked windshield and a fender bende...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
- I get that, but I actually kept the notifications on for a while. Not because I liked them, but because I wanted to know exactly what the app was flagging. Sometimes it was stuff like “hard braking” when a squirrel ran...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
- Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to triple-check the fine print just to make sure I’m not missing some weird “processing” fee. - I’m with you - face-to-face feels safer, especially when it’s your car on the lin...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I get the logic, but I lean toward paying for accident forgiveness even if you’re not in heavy city traffic. All it takes is one deer jumping out on a backroad or a patch of black ice and suddenly you’re looking at a big...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Totally get where you’re coming from - less info really does mean less hassle. I’ve had roadside folks get tripped up over my old pickup, too. Sticking to what they ask for just keeps things cleaner and safer. The app’s ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
- Had a similar situation with my last claim. My sedan got rear-ended, and the rental they offered was a tiny hatchback. Not even close to “comparable.” - Read through the policy after that - turns out, their definitio...
RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d still rather have insurance than risk a total loss. Stuff like hail damage is unpredictable, and one bad storm could wipe out years of savings. Yeah, the depreciation stings, but I...