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RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
Honestly, dealing with uninsured drivers is the worst. If you’ve got uninsured motorist property damage on your policy, it might help, but a lot of people don’t carry that. Otherwise, you’re left chasing the other driver...
RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car Honestly, the whole thing just annoys me. I pay for coverage, follow the rules, and then someone else’s mistake could still cost me big time if they’re not insur...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
Loyalty discounts are a joke these days. I stuck with my old insurer for almost a decade, thinking I was getting some kind of reward for not jumping ship. Turns out, all I got was a slow creep in premiums and a “discount...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
I’ve pushed for a detailed breakdown too, and honestly, I’ve never gotten anything more than a generic pie chart or a vague “driver age, car type, location” spiel. It’s frustrating. In my experience, older vans and truck...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - those “safety” discounts barely move the needle. I swear, they act like a steering wheel lock is some kind of ancient artifact. But prepaying for the year? That’s where you actually se...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Honestly, I don’t get the guilt over a scenic route. If I’m paying by the mile, I figure it’s my choice how I use those miles. The repair shop thing is a pain, but I just snap a photo of the odometer before and after - m...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
That’s basically the only way to deal with it. I’ve never had an agent give a straight answer about “acts of God” either - feels like they’re trained to dodge specifics. The “surface water” thing is especially ridiculous...
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.
Title: Just Saw A Story About A Guy In Kansas Whose Car Got Totaled By Hail, And Turns Out His Insurance Didn't Cover It. Yeah, those declarations pages are a step in the right direction, but I still think the whole sys...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
Honestly, I’ve always thought those mileage caps are more trouble than they’re worth unless you’re super disciplined. I’d probably forget and end up stressing every time I wanted to take the car out. Regular insurance mi...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Honestly, the legal stuff is bad, but losing trust hits harder and lasts longer. Employers especially don’t forget that kind of thing. I’ve seen a coworker get let go over a minor lie - reputation just never bounced back...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
That’s probably true. I’ve noticed some cashiers get visibly annoyed when you ask about stacking offers. Do you think stores make these rules confusing on purpose, or is it just bad communication?
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
If there’s real damage, I don’t trust insurance to do the right thing unless you’ve got everything documented. Adjusters can be quick to downplay stuff - had one call a cracked bumper “normal wear.” Filing a police repor...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
That’s been my experience too. Insurance companies are quick to say “wear and tear” isn’t their problem. I tried to make a claim when my battery range dropped off a cliff after a couple years - no dice. Unless the batter...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Exactly. I keep a printed copy tucked in my glovebox for exactly this reason. Tech is convenient until it decides to randomly betray you at the worst possible moment... Learned that lesson after my phone overheated and s...
RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?
I get what you're saying, but let's be realistic - insurers aren't exactly saints either. Even when you're completely upfront, they'll still find ways to nitpick claims or drag out the process. It's less about honesty vs...