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RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Honestly, I thought I was being a model driver until I tried one of those apps. First week, I got flagged for “aggressive braking” three times - once was just because a squirrel darted out in front of me. Apparently, the...
RE: Best ways to snag insurance discounts in Alaska: driving record vs. bundling?
Bundling’s been the only way I’ve managed to keep my rates from going totally off the rails, too. Tried to get a “pleasure use” policy for my old Subaru - figured I’d save a few bucks since it mostly sits, but the agent ...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
Yeah, that’s exactly it - every time I call, I feel like I’m starring in my own insurance reboot. I tried a local agent in Lexington once. He asked about my dog, my hobbies, even if I parallel park (which... let’s just s...
RE: When The Other Driver Disappears: Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Action
Honestly, I thought I was being extra by snapping pics of my car every time I park somewhere new, but after hearing all this, maybe I’m just ahead of the curve. My insurance agent gave me a checklist that looked like som...
RE: Why Is PIP Mandatory In Some States But Not Others?
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too - health insurance is great until you realize it doesn’t cover everything, especially when you’re suddenly out of work after an accident. PIP steps in for stuff like missed paychecks or even h...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I swear, sometimes it feels like the more “exclusive” a rewards program claims to be, the more hoops you have to jump through just to use it. I’ve definitely had that moment at checkout where I’m standing there, holding ...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Honestly, I feel you on the spreadsheet thing - insurance paperwork is a whole other level. I’ve tried one of those usage-based apps for a semester and it was… weird? The app pinged me for “hard braking” when I was just ...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
Funny enough, I did have someone back into me in a parking lot and - miracle of miracles - they waited around. I was so shocked I almost forgot to get their info. In that case, calling the cops felt like overkill since w...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
Honestly, I thought the same thing until last year when someone sideswiped my car in the parking lot. I figured, “Hey, police report and a couple pics - done deal.” But my insurance agent acted like I’d just handed her a...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I feel your pain - my first car was a hand-me-down sedan, nothing fancy, but even then a cracked windshield felt like a personal attack on my wallet. Honestly, I think the sweet spot is somewhere between "ouch" and "I ca...
RE: Tried temporary insurance coverage - worth it or waste of money?
This hits close to home. I got temp coverage when borrowing my uncle's old convertible for prom night (yeah, cliché, I know). Thankfully, no accidents - but the paperwork was a nightmare. The terms were buried in jargon,...
RE: does your car insurance cover friends borrowing your ride?
Honestly, I've always been more of a "hand over the keys and cross fingers" type myself - probably not the wisest strategy, I admit. But now that you mention it, I'm wondering if anyone's actually had to deal with insura...