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RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?

I’ve seen folks get tripped up by those “loss of use” and admin fees more than the actual damage itself. Once had a buddy who thought he was covered t...

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RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands—my step-by-step

It’s wild how those apps ding you for reacting to real-life stuff—like, what are you supposed to do when someone swerves in front of you? I’ve seen fo...

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RE: Best ways to snag insurance discounts in Alaska: driving record vs. bundling?

That’s the thing—telematics just doesn’t get Alaska. I’ve seen folks get dinged for “aggressive” moves when really, they’re just dodging a moose or hi...

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RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT

DIGITAL PROOF IS HANDY, BUT PAPER STILL HAS ITS PLACE I get the urge to ditch the paper, but I’ve seen a few sticky situations where it actually sa...

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RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?

USAA VS STATE FARM: WHICH CLAIMS PROCESS IS LESS OF A HEADACHE? State Farm and their aftermarket obsession... yeah, I’ve seen that movie a few times....

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RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?

That brings back memories—once had a guy show up with a literal shoebox full of old Polaroids and gas receipts for his ‘68 Mustang. It made things smo...

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RE: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: which one actually works better?

I get what you’re saying about the PPO Advantage plans—some of them do have more wiggle room than people think. But I’ve seen cases where folks assume...

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RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?

Rental cars are where things get weird, honestly. Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen both Geico and Progressive go back and forth on who covers what, esp...

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RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?

You know, I get the comparison to classic car insurance, but EV batteries are a whole different beast. Classic cars had decades of data behind them—va...

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RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?

Yeah, that's the tricky part—insurance is always a gamble. I've seen folks skip accident forgiveness, then regret it after one icy slip-up. Ohio winte...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

I totally get where you're coming from. I've seen this happen a lot, and honestly, it can vary quite a bit depending on the company and even the adjus...

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RE: What Happens if You're Labeled a Risky Driver by Insurance Companies?

Totally agree with you on the smoother driving habits. I've handled plenty of claims where just a split-second of aggressive braking or accelerating m...

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RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips

Had a similar experience myself—except it wasn't just noise. A loose wrench managed to dent the inside of my trunk lid on a bumpy road. Ever since the...

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RE: Anyone had luck getting group deals through memberships?

Yeah, I've had mixed luck myself. Got a pretty sweet discount on my phone plan through a membership once, but then again, the "special" gym rate I got...

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RE: DRIVING IN VT WITHOUT EXTRA COVERAGE—AM I ROLLING THE DICE?

Yeah, I hear you on that. I used to skip extra coverage thinking I'd save a few bucks... until one icy morning when my car decided to introduce itself...

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