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RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Yeah, the whole process feels a bit outdated. I get why they want proof, but you’d think with all the apps and tech out there, it wouldn’t be this clunky. I’ve had them reject my photos too - one time they said it was “t...
RE: Saving cash just for driving less? Didn’t think it was real
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes it feels like I’m wasting the car if I don’t let it stretch its legs once in a while. But after a couple of close calls (and one minor fender bender), I started easing up. The i...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I’m with you on this. I’ve had friends try those apps and end up paying more because they drive home late from work or hit the brakes for a squirrel. I’d rather just do the odometer thing too - less to worry about if you...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I hear you on the local agents - mine actually called to check in after a hailstorm, which never happened with the big names. But do you ever worry about coverage limits or claims getting denied with the smaller outfits?...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
I get wanting peace of mind, but honestly, I’d rather keep my deductible higher and save the cash each month. I’ve driven for years and only had one claim - felt like I was just handing money to the insurance company oth...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I get what you’re saying about the numbers, and honestly, I’ve tried to do the math a few times myself. The thing that always trips me up is that one “what if” scenario - like, what if I finally have that big accident af...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
I always call the cops, even if it feels like a waste of time. Had my old sedan sideswiped once and the insurance wouldn’t touch it without a report. It’s a pain, but skipping that step just isn’t worth the risk.
RE: Deductibles and premiums - what's the real deal?
That’s pretty much where I landed too. I tried the higher deductible route for a while, but every time the weather got sketchy or one of my kids needed the car, I’d get this knot in my stomach thinking about what could g...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
Yeah, those “accident-free” discounts are a joke. I kept waiting for my premium to drop after years of clean driving and it barely moved - felt like I was being punished for being careful. I hear you on the telematics to...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
Dashcams definitely help, but insurers here seem to find any excuse to hike rates. Had a similar thing happen to me - a small scrape, nothing serious, but the other driver immediately assumed I was reckless because m...
RE: Navigating the whole SR-22 thing in Kansas without losing your mind
Had a similar experience with my old Camaro - insurers just don't get classics sometimes. Curious, anyone here had luck finding an insurer who actually understands vintage cars when dealing with SR-22?
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Yeah, totally agree with this. Had a similar thing happen last year - barely tapped someone's bumper at the grocery store, zero visible damage. Thought it was nothing until the other driver later mentioned a sensor issue...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Yeah, agreed. Roadside assistance is pretty hit-or-miss regardless of insurer. Had Geico once and waited forever in Albany traffic... I'd focus more on claims handling and premiums - those matter way more in the long run...
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.
Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Had a mint '68 Mustang years back - garage-kept, original everything. Got caught in a freak hailstorm at a car meet, and my regular insurer just shrugged it off as "cosmetic damage...
RE: Union perks just saved me a bundle on car insurance
Good call on the roadside assistance - mine had it bundled in, and I didn't even realize until I locked my keys in the car at Costco... embarrassing, but saved me a headache (and cash). Worth double-checking your policy ...