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RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?

Honestly, it feels like they’re just looking for the cheapest way out half the time. My last minivan got totaled over a busted bumper and a headlight—...

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RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?

SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE? Honestly, I’ve learned the hard way that loyalty doesn’t pay the bills—shopping around does. Last y...

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RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?

Honestly, I’ve had “accident forgiveness” on my policy for years and never actually needed it. Feels more like a peace-of-mind thing than something th...

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RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?

That’s exactly how it feels. I’ve got three kids and a minivan that guzzles gas, so I’m always trying to stack every deal I can find. Last week, I tri...

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RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?

Honestly, I get the peace of mind argument, but for me, those add-ons really add up over time. I’d rather stash that cash in a rainy day fund. We’ve m...

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RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course

That’s exactly my worry. I drive a minivan from 2008, and even that throws off the app sometimes—like, it thinks I’m slamming the brakes when I’m just...

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RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules—anyone else?

Every time I clean out my glove box, I swear half the stuff in there is expired insurance cards and takeout napkins. I get why they want the paper ver...

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RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota—help me figure this out

I hear you about the coffee spills—my glove box is like a paper graveyard. I keep both digital and a crumpled paper just in case, but honestly, I’d ra...

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RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course

Did that course a couple years back and it knocked about 10% off my premium. Honestly, wasn't the most exciting way to spend a Saturday, but saving ca...

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RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC—stick with big names or go local?

I've stuck with a smaller insurer for years and saved quite a bit, but your story makes me wonder if I'm gambling a bit too much on smooth sailing... ...

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RE: Tried temporary insurance coverage—worth it or waste of money?

I was in a similar boat last summer when my brother-in-law lent me his SUV for a family camping trip. At first, I thought temporary insurance was just...

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RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?

Totally agree with you there. Last year, I got tempted by a big-name insurer's military discount, but after crunching numbers, a regional company ende...

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RE: HOW I CUT DOWN MY CAR INSURANCE BILL USING VETERAN DISCOUNTS

I've been cautious about specialty insurers myself. A friend switched to one last year—saved some money upfront, sure—but when she had a minor acciden...

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