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RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
I get wanting peace of mind, but do you really think the rental companies aren’t just cashing in on people’s fears? I’ve rented cars a bunch of times in VA and never had an issue, but maybe I’ve just been lucky. Did your...
RE: How I got my car registered and insured in MA (step-by-step, sorta)
Steel wool is my go-to too, but have you ever tried getting it into those weird little gaps behind the pedals? I swear, whoever designs car interiors must have a grudge against people with big hands. I’ve also heard some...
RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
My cousin actually had a claim denied because her son wasn’t listed as a driver, even though he only took the car out “once in a while.” The insurance company said he was a regular user since he lived at home and had acc...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
I’ve wondered the same thing - like, where’s the line between “gradual” and “sudden” damage? If a coconut drops, that’s not exactly slow. I’ve never had an adjuster actually show up and say, “Yep, classic fruit attack,” ...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Seriously, it feels like they’ve got a crystal ball for every possible disaster. I get why Houston’s rates are higher - floods, hail, traffic, you name it - but sometimes I wonder if they just spin a wheel and tack on ex...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
Digital forms are supposed to be easier, but half the time I’m just waiting for them to crash or log me out. Last month, I had to file an insurance claim for a fender bender and the site just froze after I uploaded all m...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Honestly, I don’t get why it has to be so complicated. If I’ve earned the points and have a coupon, why can’t I just use both? Feels like they make it confusing on purpose. Anyone ever had a cashier just override it with...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Losing trust hits different, though. I mean, yeah, legal stuff is a nightmare - my cousin got caught up in a mess over a fender bender and the paperwork alone nearly drove him nuts. But when my brother lied about somethi...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
I’ve wondered about this too - does loyalty actually get you anything? I stuck with the same company for 15 years, thinking I was being smart, but my rate just kept inching up. When I finally shopped around, I knocked al...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout? That “blank stare and a shrug” is exactly it. You’d think after all the time we spend clipping coupons and racking up points, the least they could do is make the rul...
RE: Is Paying For Roadside Help Worth It Or Just Extra?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. Those “unlimited” plans always sound good until you need them, then the fine print bites you. I had a similar situation - broke down with my kids in the van, and the tow only cov...