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

How Much Do Receipts Actually Matter When Totaling a Car? I get why it feels that way, but honestly, the paperwork isn’t always the main thing driv...

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RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?

That’s a big one people overlook. I’ve had folks ask why their rates didn’t drop after installing cameras or parking in a locked garage, but the zip c...

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RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?

It’s wild how just a tiny move can change your rate, right? The way risk is calculated isn’t always intuitive. They look at things like crime stats, a...

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RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

Title: Classic Car Tows and GPS Woes—Is It Just Me? That’s wild, because I had almost the exact same thing happen with my old ‘68 Mustang last winter...

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

Couldn’t agree more with that gut feeling. The whole “total loss” thing is basically a math game, but it’s not always as clear-cut as folks think. Her...

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

Funny thing, I once had a guy try to argue that his crumpled hood was “character” and not a safety issue—he wanted the payout and planned to drive it ...

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RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.

Full coverage is such a misleading term, right? It really just means you’ve got liability plus whatever extras you picked, but not literally “everythi...

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RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?

It’s wild how much your zip code can swing things, right? I’ve seen people move a few blocks and their premium changes by hundreds. The “military disc...

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RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof

This is spot-on advice. I've noticed insurers usually prefer a couple of detailed, itemized estimates over a stack of vague or inflated ones. When the...

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RE: Finally figured out how to stop worrying about roadside help running out

Had a similar moment last winter—battery died in freezing temps, roadside assistance ETA was 2 hours. Neighbor saw me struggling, grabbed jumper cable...

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

I've noticed Progressive tends to move quicker, but honestly, I haven't seen them skimp on safety or quality. Here's a quick way to double-check thoug...

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RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?

Totally get the caution, but honestly, even the best cameras and lighting won't always save you from headaches. I've handled claims where footage was ...

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RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

I've noticed the same thing lately. Had to call AAA last winter when my battery died—freezing cold, late evening, not fun at all. Took them nearly two...

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RE: lent my car to a friend, insurance got messy real quick

Interesting point about collector's policies—those are usually pretty cut-and-dry. Regular policies aren't necessarily vague to upsell, but they're de...

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

I've handled a few Snapshot-related claims, and honestly, highway cruising usually doesn't ding your score much. It's the stop-and-go city driving tha...

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