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RE: Deciding between just liability or going all-in with full coverage on Liberty Mutual
I get the logic, but as someone who’s had a couple tickets and a not-so-great driving record, I look at it a bit differently: - If you’re considered high-risk (like me), liability is the bare minimum, but one accident -...
RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
- Totally get where you’re coming from. - I used to chase “fun” cars too, but after my third fender bender and a couple of insurance hikes, I had to rethink things. - Corollas might not turn heads, but they don’t att...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Been there myself. Here’s what I’ve learned after a couple not-so-cheap mistakes: - The “minimum” barely covers anything if you’re in a real accident. Like, one ER visit and you’re over the limit. - If you’re labeled hi...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think the minimum is always as useless as people make it out to be. Here’s how I see it: - If you’re driving an older car that’s not worth much, and you’re not carrying a loan...
RE: Deductibles and premiums - what's the real deal?
Yeah, same here - one not-at-fault accident and my “cheap” plan suddenly didn’t feel so smart. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - Higher premiums really sting when you’re labeled high-risk, but low deductibles can save your ba...
RE: Insurance renewal hikes caught me off guard
Title: Insurance renewal hikes caught me off guard - Totally get where you're coming from. Just got my own renewal and the rate increase was way more than I budgeted for. - Been flagged as high-risk after a couple of ti...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Good points overall, but speaking from the perspective of someone who's had more claims than I'd care to admit (let's just say AAA probably has my number on speed dial...), I've noticed a few things: - Agree that pickin...
RE: Insurance renewal hikes caught me off guard
My renewal was brutal too - up almost 25%. I get I'm a higher-risk driver (couple speeding tickets, unfortunately), but even factoring that in, the jump seemed excessive. Did a deep dive into my policy breakdown and here...
RE: Finally figured out my state's minimum car insurance rules and saved some cash
- Good points on classics, but as someone who's had a few too many "incidents" (oops), I found agreed-value policies can be tricky to qualify for. Regular policies usually less hassle for daily drivers, even if market va...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
I've tried negotiating directly a couple times, and honestly, it didn't really pan out for me. A few things I noticed: - Insurers seem less willing to budge if you're considered high-risk (like me - couple speeding ticke...