I hear you on the “judgy” app feedback. I tried Root for a while, and it dinged me for braking hard when a deer jumped out on a back road—like, what w...
That’s a fair point about the bigger companies having more resources when things get wild. I’ve always leaned toward the “bigger is safer” side, mostl...
I totally get wanting to save a few bucks, but I’ve seen battery issues pop up at the worst times. My cousin’s Kona EV dropped to half range out of no...
That’s rough. I get why it feels unfair—sometimes it seems like you’re paying for stuff way outside your control. One thing I always do before moving ...
Couldn't agree more. After a few close calls on road trips, I started doing exactly that—moderate deductible, extra comprehensive coverage. It's like ...
I've laminated mine for years and haven't had any issues yet, but I do know some places can be picky about it. If you're worried, here's what I'd sugg...
That's a good point—vintage cars do have their quirks, and you can't stress over every little creak or squeak. But from experience, there's a pretty s...
Yeah, totally agree with being cautious about underestimating mileage. I do a lot of road trips, and I always pad my mileage estimates a bit. Better s...
Totally agree with you there—it's definitely tricky. I've noticed the same thing on my road trips. Even when I'm extra cautious, the app sometimes fla...
Raising your deductible is a solid idea, but another thing you might wanna check out is bundling policies. When I was younger and cash was super tight...
I totally get your hesitation about paperwork. Honestly, I used to feel the same way... until I had a minor accident on a road trip a couple years ago...
This is exactly why I've always been hesitant about seasonal adjustments. A few years back, I had a friend in Anchorage who did the comprehensive-only...
Switching cars definitely helps, but you're right—those tickets stick around. One thing I've found useful is taking a defensive driving course. Some i...
I learned this lesson the hard way myself a couple years back. Thought accident forgiveness was just another upsell, so I skipped it to save some cash...
Honestly, plug-in trackers aren't always the magic fix either. Had one for a bit and it flagged me for "rapid acceleration" merging onto a highway ram...