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RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Keeping the glovebox minimal definitely saves time (and stress) when things go sideways. I’m with you on scanning receipts - I’ve lost track of so many paper ones over the years. Never thought about a disposable camera, ...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I get the appeal of dongles, but honestly, I found them kind of clunky. Had one for a while and it stuck out under the dash - kept bumping my knee on it. Plus, if you ever need to take your car in for service, you’ve got...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
Yeah, insurance companies really don’t mess around with mods, even the small stuff. I swapped out my wheels for something a bit cheaper (trying to save a few bucks), and they still wanted photos and receipts. It’s like, ...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I lean toward adding them too, especially if they’re driving more than just once in a blue moon. Insurance companies love those gray areas, and “occasional” is about as gray as it gets. I get wanting to save a ...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Yeah, it’s a total headache. I’ve had to call my insurance twice just to get a straight answer and still felt like they were dodging. From what I gathered, most personal policies won’t cover you if the app’s on but you’r...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
That’s interesting - my agent told me to always keep a paper copy in the glove box “just in case,” but maybe that’s just old-school thinking. I’m curious, has anyone actually run into trouble with only having the digital...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I get where you’re coming from - peace of mind is huge, especially if you’re on the road a lot. For me, I always weigh the monthly premium against what I’ve actually got set aside for emergencies. If the deductible is mo...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. It’s a headache trying to balance what’s “right” with how much it could cost you down the line. I’ve had a similar situation - tiny scrape, no visible damage, and I ended up not ...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Same here. Had Geico for a few years now, and while they're not perfect (had one adjuster who took forever...), my rates barely moved after a minor fender-bender. Progressive's Snapshot sounded tempting, but I've heard t...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Had something similar happen to me last year. Barely tapped a parked BMW in a tight parking lot - no visible scratches or dents, figured it was fine. Left a note anyway just to be safe, and a couple days later the guy ca...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Roadside assistance is nice, but honestly, I've been skipping it for years. A decent set of jumper cables, a spare tire, and a friend willing to pick up the phone at midnight usually covers it. Agree on liability limits ...