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RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
I get the peace of mind thing, but honestly, I’ve always felt like uninsured motorist coverage is a bit of a gamble. I mean, if you drive mostly in areas where people tend to have insurance and you’re not racking up mile...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before picking my first insurance
Totally get this. The first time I had to actually use my insurance, I realized how little I understood about what was covered and what wasn’t. One thing I wish someone had told me: always ask for a copy of the estimate ...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
I totally get that feeling - been there myself after a fender bender last year. Here’s what worked for me: 1) Get your driving record from the DMV to check for any errors. 2) Try smaller, local insurance companies - they...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Mileage-based Car Insurance: Who’s Using It and Which Company Do You Like? Honestly, I’ve had the same thing happen with my app (I’m with Allstate Milewise). Got a “hard braking” alert when a kid on a scooter zipped out...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
That’s exactly why I ended up adding rideshare coverage to my policy. It’s a pain, but I’d rather deal with the paperwork now than get stuck with a huge bill later. Has anyone actually had their claim approved during tha...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
That’s been my experience too - moved from Dallas to Houston and the jump was a shock. I tried bundling home and auto, but the savings were wiped out by the higher base rate here. It’s wild how much location trumps every...
RE: Why is figuring out how much car insurance you ACTUALLY need so confusing?
Totally get what you mean about the tech stuff sneaking up on you. I had a fender bender last year and the bill was way higher than I expected - turns out, just replacing a bumper meant recalibrating some camera thing I ...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
That’s honestly the main reason I switched to digital too. I used to have a stack of old cards in my glove box and could never find the current one when I needed it. The only thing that worries me is if my phone dies in ...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from. I went with the mileage cap last year, thinking I’d never hit it, but then summer rolled around and suddenly I was counting every trip to the ice cream shop. It did save me some cash, but ...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Yeah, I’ve seen that too - sometimes you get the right person and they’ll work some magic. My trick is to ask nicely and mention if I saw a promo online. Doesn’t always work, but worth a shot. Honestly, I think it’s more...