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RE: Dodged a bullet: finally got insured before getting pulled over
Man, I feel this way too hard. “Full coverage” is one of those phrases that sounds like it should mean “worry-free,” but in reality, it’s more like “well, you’re covered… unless you’re not.” I used to joke that my policy...
RE: Why does my zip code make my car insurance so expensive?
Man, I totally get what you mean about the document upload circus. Been there, done that, and almost threw my phone out the window when it glitched halfway through. But I gotta agree with this part: I live in one of t...
RE: Saving a few bucks on insuring your vintage ride
Yeah, the garage thing is wild. I remember thinking my carport would count - nope, apparently it’s gotta be Fort Knox with four walls and a door that seals tighter than my grandma’s Tupperware. The adjuster wanted pics o...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
Cutting My Car Insurance Bill In Half - Didn’t Think It Was Possible Here Man, I feel this. My last car was such a beater, I think the only thing worth insuring was the air freshener hanging from the mirror. I dropped c...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
Man, this is the truth. I swear, every time I call my insurance, it feels like I’m haggling at a flea market. I once had an agent who “forgot” to mention the commuter discount, even though I literally drive 40 miles a da...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Yeah, the tracking thing kinda weirds me out too, honestly. I like the idea of a cap though - my last road trip nearly gave me a heart attack when I saw the bill. Still, knowing my insurance is basically watching every t...
RE: Best ways to snag insurance discounts in Alaska: driving record vs. bundling?
Right? Those apps act like we’re all cruising on freshly paved highways, not dodging potholes the size of bathtubs and the occasional moose parade. I tried one for a week and it felt like I was being graded by someone wh...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy? Yeah, those rates on Oahu are no joke. I remember when my daughter got her license, I almost needed smelling salts after seeing the quote to add he...
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RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I totally get what you mean about the “wasted” miles. I had this exact debate with myself after my neighbor borrowed my car for a Costco run and came back with 12 extra miles on the tracker. I was like, “Congrats, you ju...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Man, I feel this. I drive every day and honestly, even if you’re careful, the universe just loves to throw a random fender bender your way. Had a guy back into me at the grocery store last year - never saw it coming. My ...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
I get what you’re saying about sticking it out, but man, sometimes I feel like these “safe driver” discounts are just a carrot on a stick. I’ve had the same clean record for years, and my rates still sneak up every renew...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
Man, I hear you on the deductible roulette. I went high once thinking, “How often do accidents really happen?” - then a rogue shopping cart introduced itself to my bumper two weeks later. Sometimes peace of mind is worth...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Man, I feel this. Geico’s app is... fine, but Progressive’s is like they actually hired someone who’s used a smartphone before. I went with Geico last year because, yeah, it was cheaper by like $8 a month, but then their...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
Totally get what you mean - sometimes it feels like calling the cops for a fender bender is just asking for a three-hour wait and a pile of paperwork. I’ve had a couple of those “just swap info and move on” moments, and ...