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RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
- Can confirm, even the tiniest thing left out seems to attract attention. Had a sunglasses case (with $10 gas station shades inside, nothing fancy) on my passenger seat once - came back to a smashed window. Not my best ...
RE: Choosing between basic liability and full coverage for your first car - what did you go with?
Honestly, I get the logic behind dropping to liability on an old beater, but I’m not sure it’s always that cut and dry. Couple thoughts from my end, just based on dealing with higher-end cars (and yeah, I know that’s a d...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
- Totally get where you're coming from. - After my first fender bender, I was so shaken up I barely remembered to take photos at all - let alone worry about backup chargers or disposable cameras. - Honestly, just hav...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
- Totally get where you're coming from. - I used to swear by the old-school paper card in the glovebox, but after misplacing it once (in my own car, no less), I switched to digital. - The app’s been solid for me - pl...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but with higher-end cars, I just can’t risk it. Here’s my take: - - Exactly. That vagueness is what worries me. If something happens, insurers might dig for any excuse to deny ...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
- Totally get the paranoia - my M5 is basically my baby, and I’m picky about who even sits in it, let alone drives. - Permissive use always sounds like a safety net, but honestly, it’s more like a spider web - looks st...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Yeah, I’ve run into the same wall. Even with a detailed estimate from my preferred shop, the adjuster just skimmed it and stuck to their own numbers. Seems like they’re locked into their own system. I’ve tried pushing ba...
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.
- 100% agree - just swapped out my run-flats for a better set and it wasn’t cheap. - Insurance adjuster barely glanced at them. “Book value” rules all, apparently. - I get they don’t want to haggle over every mod, but c’...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
- Totally get what you mean. I drive a (slightly flashy) car and I swear, just parking it downtown feels like I’m playing insurance roulette. - Houston rates really are wild compared to Austin - my premium jumped as soon...
RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?
- After my last speeding ticket, my premium jumped, but a DUI is a whole different beast. - From what I’ve seen, you’re probably looking at double or even triple your old rate in Idaho - especially if you drive anything ...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Yeah, bundling definitely seems to be the sweet spot for most insurers. Another thing I've noticed - especially up here in Alaska - is that mileage can make a surprising difference. I drive a luxury sedan and figured the...
RE: lent my car to a friend, insurance got messy real quick
Yeah, insurance companies can get weirdly jumpy about mileage spikes. Had something similar happen when I took a long road trip - no accidents, just questions. Glad yours didn't escalate either.
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
Good point about Murphy's law... seems like every time I have something important scheduled, my car decides it's the perfect day to act up. Last time I had an appraisal booked, my battery decided to call it quits overnig...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Totally get where you're coming from - AAA definitely isn't the no-brainer it used to be. I've noticed a similar trend: - Had AAA for years, mostly because my folks always said it was "the best," but lately I've been qu...
RE: pleasantly surprised by my recent insurance experience
- Glad it worked out for you eventually... insurance calls can really be hit-or-miss. - Curious, though - did they give you a reason why their preferred shop was pricier? Wonder if it's just markup or if there's actually...