- Been there, done that—dropped full coverage on my old Accord, then got sideswiped in a parking lot. Out of pocket wasn’t fun. - That’s fair, but so...
Totally get that. I’ve had the same thing happen—felt like I’d outsmarted the system, then got blindsided at renewal time. Here’s what’s worked for me...
- Had a similar experience when I bought my last car—dealer tried to tack on gap, paint protection, tire warranty, you name it. - I ran the numbers an...
- I hear you on the paperwork hassle—insurance companies never make it easy. - One thing I always check is whether my regular policy covers “loss of...
Honestly, I'm with you on the backup paper thing—can't count how many times I've fished out that crumpled card when my phone's dead or the app's actin...
Here’s what I’ve noticed over the years: - AAA usually has a dedicated network of tow trucks, so you’re less likely to get “some guy with a van and a...
I get where you’re coming from with the apps—Alaska’s just a different animal when it comes to driving. But I’ve actually had a bit more luck with one...
- Couldn’t agree more about the “cheap” companies—sometimes you get what you pay for, and that’s not always a good thing. - I’ve had better luck cal...
Good points, but honestly, I doubt insurers will clarify this anytime soon. Batteries are expensive, and insurers love their gray areas. Had a buddy w...
I've never personally been stranded by an EV (still driving my trusty gas guzzler), but I've helped a buddy out who did. A few quick thoughts from tha...
Totally get what you're saying here. I've had my '72 VW bus for ages, and learned the hard way that improvising roadside fixes can bite you later. Now...
Good tips, especially about the gas pumps. A few more things I've learned over the years: - Use credit instead of debit at sketchy places—way easier ...
Had the same initial reaction myself—first time I sat on sheepskin, I thought I'd made a mistake. But after about an hour into a long haul, I realized...
Yeah, that's pretty solid. I usually dread the hassle too, but last time I switched insurers I realized my old policy had roadside assistance bundled ...