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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: - So...

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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 sometime...

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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 t...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 r...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 outd...

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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...

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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, ...

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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, t...

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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 function...

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