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RE: Deciding between just liability or going all-in with full coverage on Liberty Mutual
I get the logic behind full coverage, especially with how pricey repairs are now, but I’ll admit I’m still not totally sold for every newer car. My Outback is only a few years old, but after running the numbers, I realiz...
RE: Running out of gas and waiting forever for help
Title: Running out of gas and waiting forever for help I get the nostalgia for the old-school needles, but I’m not totally convinced they were all that reliable either. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve had a couple of those...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
Honestly, I’ve had the opposite luck - AAA’s always been the more “professional” one for me. Last summer, my car died in the middle of nowhere Nevada (classic road trip luck), and the AAA guy rolled up in a spotless truc...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
Had a run-in with one of those apps last winter - hit the brakes hard for black ice, and it dinged me for “unsafe driving.” Felt like I was being punished for not sliding into a ditch. Has anyone actually seen their rate...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
That “manager at closing time” look is too real. Last summer, I stopped at a random gas station in Utah and tried to use my rewards points with a coupon. The cashier literally called over two other employees to debate it...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I used to think the same way until my cousin got rear-ended by a guy with zero insurance outside Lincoln. She thought she was covered, but nope - ended up paying out of pocket. Guess you never really know who’s on the ro...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
That’s exactly the kind of thing that makes me nervous about these dongles. I had a rental once and the tracker counted every little move as a separate trip, which totally messed up my stats. Never tried manual reporting...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I totally get the frustration. I remember once on a long road trip, I stopped at this random grocery store to stock up, thinking I’d finally cash in my points and use a coupon I’d been saving for weeks. The cashier just ...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Had a similar run-in a couple years back on the 101. Some guy sideswiped my old Subaru, and his insurance barely covered the tow, let alone the repairs. I used to think the minimums were fine - figured I was just being c...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
That’s the truth - tech is slick right up until it isn’t. I’ve been in that exact spot: two kids in the back, one melting down over a lost toy, and my phone refusing to open the insurance app. It’s like the universe know...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
I get what you mean about not feeling like an alien, but I’m not convinced the mutuals are really that much better. Had a friend swear by one, but when he actually needed to file a claim (hail storm, not even his fault),...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I’ve wondered about this too, especially since I drive all over Ohio for camping trips and family visits. I had a buddy who thought accident forgiveness was a magic fix, but after his second at-fault fender bender, his r...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Yeah, I feel that. Accident forgiveness always seemed like a gimmick to me until my buddy rear-ended someone downtown Columbus - just a minor fender-bender, but his rates shot up big-time. Made me reconsider... guess it'...
RE: Scored a Sweet Auto Insurance Deal Thanks to My Military ID
Yeah, documenting stuff is smart, but honestly, I've never had much luck with discounts - military or otherwise. Last summer, I spent hours hunting down coupon codes for a rental car...ended up saving like $3 total. Felt...
RE: lent my car to a friend, insurance got messy real quick
Yeah, I totally get your hesitation now. Had a similar scare myself - lent my old Jeep to a cousin for a weekend camping trip. He's usually reliable, but he managed to scrape it up pretty good on some trail. Insurance wa...