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RE: Non-owner SR-22 or insure an inexpensive car?
Compare the annual totals, not just the premiums: owning a car also means registration, maintenance, and insurance, while not owning one may mean paying for occasional transportation. An inexpensive car doesn’t automatic...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
- Honestly, I’ve seen claims get messy when someone “borrows” a car more than just once in a blue moon. - Permissive use is real in MN, but it’s not a free pass - insurers can (and do) look for patterns if there’s an a...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Finding Decent Car Insurance in Delaware Without Losing Your Mind You nailed it about the “big name” not always meaning better. I see a lot of folks assume the pricier, well-known carriers are automatically safer, but t...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I get the paranoia - insurance language is a maze and “permissive use” is one of those terms that sounds way simpler than it is. But I think it’s easy to overestimate how eager insurers are to deny claims just ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Not gonna lie, I get why the extras feel like a money grab, but sometimes they’re not as pointless as they seem. Had a client last year who thought roadside was a waste - until his battery died in the middle of nowhere a...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
- Been on both sides of this - helping clients and dealing with my own dead battery at 2am. - Insurance roadside is all over the place. Sometimes it’s smooth, but I’ve had people call me after waiting over an hour with...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
Honestly, it does feel like a weird gamble. Here’s how I look at it: - Lower deductible = higher premium, but less pain if something happens. - Higher deductible = lower premium, but you’re on the hook for more if you n...
RE: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers
Title: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers - That’s the story for most people, honestly. I see it all the time - folks come in with a stack of faded papers and half of them are expired or dup...
RE: Finding budget-friendly auto insurance in Alabama: my step-by-step
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m always a little skeptical about those add-ons. Some companies really nickel-and-dime you. That said, after sitting on the side of I-65 for an hour last summer, I’m not skipping roa...
RE: WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE?
WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE? Totally agree that overlap is a real thing - seen it more than once. But here’s where med pay can actually make sense: - High deductibles on your...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Honestly, I’ve seen accident forgiveness work both ways. Some folks pay for it for years and never use it, others skip it and regret it after one fender bender. Here’s how I look at it: - If you’re driving a newer car o...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Honestly, I’m a bit on the fence about all this remote diagnostics stuff. Here’s my take: - Sure, it’s convenient when Progressive (or whoever) can pull those codes and tell you what’s up before you even pop the hood. S...
RE: Finally figured out how car insurance works in no-fault states
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Had a minor fender-bender a couple years back - seemed straightforward, no injuries, just swapped info and moved on. But then the other driver started claiming medical issue...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Agree with the mixed bag assessment - I've seen similar inconsistencies with Geico myself: - Had a client last year who waited nearly three weeks just to get an initial callback after a minor accident. Pretty frustratin...
RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts
- Smaller insurers aren't always bad, but yeah, parts networks can be hit or miss. - Next time, ask upfront about OEM vs aftermarket coverage - saves headaches later. - Glad OP's experience was smoother though...sometime...