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RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My cousin actually tried putting her daughter on a separate policy, thinking it’d be cheaper since her own record wasn’t spotless. Turns out, the rates were even worse solo - like,...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
I get what you’re saying, but I’ve actually seen it go the other way too. My cousin bundled her teen with her policy, thinking the good student discount would help, but her rate still shot up way more than if her kid had...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
I’m right there with you on the digital card not always cutting it, especially out in the sticks. I learned that the hard way during my first solo drive - my phone died and I had to dig through a pile of napkins and rece...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I totally get what you mean about feeling like insurance is just tacking on extra costs. I used to roll my eyes at that part of my bill too, but then my cousin got rear-ended by someone who just took off, and the uninsur...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I get where you’re coming from. I used to think bumping up the deductible was a smart move, especially when I was trying to save every penny in college. But then my old Civic decided to throw a tantrum - hailstorm, crack...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
Honestly, I had the opposite experience with bundling. My rates dropped about 12% when I switched both policies to the same provider last year. Maybe it’s just luck or timing, but it was more than I expected. It might re...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I hear you on the adjuster roulette - my cousin had a fender bender last winter and her adjuster was super chill, but my dad’s hail claim turned into a months-long headache. It’s wild how much hinges on who picks up your...
RE: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers
Stacking discounts is awesome, but honestly, I’m with you on the “paper backup” thing. I tried going all-digital last semester - figured it’d be one less thing to worry about. Then my phone decided to update itself right...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
I’ve noticed the same thing with the trackers dinging you for what feels like normal defensive moves. I had one trip where I had to stop short because a mattress literally flew off a truck in front of me on 610, and the ...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
That’s a good call - my uncle’s got a ‘72 Chevy that basically hibernates from October to May, and his insurer actually knocked a chunk off his premium once he showed them garage photos and logged the winter mileage. I’v...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
I used to think the same - just snap a few pics for the ‘gram and call it good. Then my uncle’s ‘72 Nova got sideswiped and the adjuster tried to say his dash wasn’t original. He had to dig through old phone backups to f...