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RE: Finally found a decent insurance deal as a newbie driver
I had a similar experience last year when I switched over to a pay-per-mile plan. At first, it sounded perfect since my commute is just a few miles each way and I barely use my car on weekends. The tracking thing weirded...
RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
I hear you on the peace of mind thing - my partner always opts for the extra coverage just to avoid any “what if” scenarios. Personally, I’ve skipped it most times in VA and never had an issue, but once I got a tiny scra...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
That’s actually a huge plus. I went with one of the “big names” for years, thinking it was safer, but honestly, when I needed help, I got stuck in endless automated menus. Not much comfort when you’re standing next to yo...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Had the same conversation with an agent last year - she couldn’t wrap her head around why I’d want coverage for things like chains and extra winter gear. I tried explaining what it’s like when the plows haven’t come thro...
RE: Lowball insurance estimate - worth fighting or just let it go?
That’s exactly it. I used to just accept whatever they offered, figuring it wasn’t worth the headache. Then one time, after a fender bender, I actually took the time to get a couple of repair quotes and sent them in. The...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
That running log idea is gold - I’ve got a spreadsheet that’s probably more detailed than my taxes, and it’s honestly the only way I keep track of what’s going on when claims start to overlap. Had a hailstorm last year t...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
I hear you on the “leftovers” loaner experience - mine had a mystery stain on the seat and a faint whiff of fries that just wouldn’t quit. As for random battery fails, I haven’t had one (yet), but I did have a mouse chew...
RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof
Never had an adjuster just take my first batch of photos, either. Last time, I sent over a dozen, and they still wanted close-ups from weird angles. It’s like they’re hoping you’ll give up. Your idea of regular pics is s...
RE: Insurance renewal hikes caught me off guard
I’ve wondered about that too. I switched after my rates shot up for no reason, and honestly, I was bracing for the worst if I ever needed to file a claim. Ended up rear-ending someone in a parking lot (ugh), and the new ...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Yeah, I’ve run into that too. One time I got pulled over near Rapid City and thought my insurance app would be enough, but the officer flat-out asked for the paper card. Guess it depends who you get, but after that, I ju...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Not sure if my experience is just an outlier, but I actually had a pretty different run with Progressive last year when my wife’s Camry got sideswiped in Brooklyn. The car had over 120k on it, so I was bracing myself for...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
CHOOSING A HIGHER DEDUCTIBLE CAN MAKE SENSE SOMETIMES I get where you’re coming from, but I actually lean the other way. I drive the same route to work every day, and honestly, it’s pretty uneventful - no wildlife, not ...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
I’ve been down this road (pun intended) after a couple of speeding tickets and a fender bender - Hawaii insurers definitely don’t let you forget. The “high-risk” label sticks, but I’ve noticed some companies are way hars...
RE: My insurance nightmare in Rhode Island traffic court
Had a similar experience a few years back - got pulled over for a rolling stop, which I was pretty sure I didn't do. Decided to contest it, thinking the dashcam footage would clear things up. Turns out, the officer didn'...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
Had a similar experience myself. A few years back, I switched from one of the big-name insurers to a smaller local outfit after a coworker recommended them. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - figured bigger meant safer...