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RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
Totally agree, the extra insurance almost always feels like a money grab, especially if your own policy covers rentals. A couple things I’d add: - Some credit cards only cover “physical damage,” not liability. Worth dou...
RE: WHY DOES PAYING MONTHLY COST MORE THAN PAYING ANNUALLY?
- It bugs me too, especially when the “processing fee” is just a few clicks on their end. - I get that there’s some risk for companies, but sometimes it feels like they’re just stacking on fees because they can. - Wi...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
- Checked my Chase card’s policy last time I rented in Montana - turns out “loss of use” is covered, but only if the rental company actually documents that their fleet was at 100% capacity when the car was out of commiss...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
- That zip code roulette is no joke. My '72 Chevelle lives in a garage just two streets over from my buddy's place, and his insurance is almost double mine. Literally a 3-minute drive apart. - Weather’s definitely a beas...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
- Gotta push back a bit - I've seen patterns that suggest the system itself is part of the problem, not just the individual reps. - Had a claim for my '72 Chevelle and the process was slow no matter who picked up the f...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Yeah, the “risk pool” explanation always feels like a cop-out. I pressed my agent once and all I got was, “More drivers = more exposure.” Not exactly satisfying. What really bugs me is how they don’t factor in the type o...
RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. - Florida’s minimums are really just that - bare bones. - I’ve seen a few classics get rear-ended at shows, and the owners were left footing big bills because the other guy had...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
- Same thing happened to me when I moved from the Heights to Westchase - didn’t even cross a major highway, but my premium shot up. - From what I’ve read, insurers use zip code-level data, but they rarely share specifi...
RE: What to do when the other driver has no insurance
- I get the frustration, but dropping UM altogether seems risky, especially if you drive your classic on public roads. - Collision might help, but it usually doesn’t cover medical bills or hit-and-runs like UM does. - Se...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
Yeah, it really does feel like you’re rolling the dice every year. Here’s how I look at it: - Lower deductible means higher premiums, but less out-of-pocket if something happens. - Higher deductible saves you monthly,...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
- Been there with the fax thing - never thought I’d see one outside an old office movie. - That’s classic. - Insurance companies do love their outdated tech, but hey, if it gets you a discount, worth the hassle. -...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
- I’ve dug through a few policies and honestly, the language is always vague. They split it into “Period 1” (app on, no ride accepted), “Period 2” (en route to pick up), and “Period 3” (passenger in car). - During Peri...
RE: DOES YOUR RIDE NEED EXTRA PROTECTION AT CAR SHOWS?
DOES YOUR RIDE NEED EXTRA PROTECTION AT CAR SHOWS? - 100% agree on the insurance front. I’ve read through my policy more times than I care to admit, and the exclusions list is longer than the coverage. Like you said, de...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
- Totally get the paranoia - modern paint is weirdly delicate compared to the old stuff. - I’ve seen cars where a tiny bump leaves nothing at first, then a week later, there’s a ghostly mark you swear wasn’t there befo...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
- Totally get the temptation to skip the paperwork, but I’ve seen insurance companies get picky about undocumented mods, even if they’re just functional. - If you ever need to prove what’s original or replaced after a ...