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RE: Hidden damage found after a repair estimate
On the question of whether repairs can continue during review, the insurer’s pending decision and the shop’s agreement with the car owner are separate things. Before the shop proceeds with extra work, it’s worth getting ...
RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
Man, mismatched parts are the worst. I had a tail light replaced once and it looked like it belonged on a different car entirely - like, not even the same shade of red. I get that insurance wants to save money, but come ...
RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
Yeah, the fine print is a total headache... but I kinda see why they break it all up. Like, last summer my buddy got rear-ended on a road trip and had to wait weeks for his car to get fixed. He didn’t have rental coverag...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
That’s a great breakdown. I’ve always wondered about that gray area when you’re just chilling, waiting for a ride request. Like you said, That’s the part that makes me nervous. Has anyone actually had to pay out of pock...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I’m right there with you about wanting insurance to just do its job and not try to be the next big tech thing. I’ve had a couple of those “discount” quotes pop up in my inbox, and by the time you add roadside, rental, an...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
Yeah, I hear you - those battery replacement costs are enough to make anyone nervous. From what I’ve seen, insurance usually only steps in if the battery fails because of an accident or some covered event, not just regul...
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.
Honestly, I used to think the same way about insurance - like, why pay for something that might never happen? But after my buddy’s car got trashed by hail last spring (and he had to foot the bill), I’m a lot more hesitan...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
Insurance and EV batteries are such a weird combo. I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re on your own if something goes wrong. That “wear and tear” excuse is the one that always gets me too. Like, yeah, I ...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
Yeah, that's a fair point. I used to think local insurers were always the safer bet - like supporting your neighborhood coffee shop instead of Starbucks - but after a couple of road trip mishaps (nothing major, thankfull...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, I think it's probably a mix of both honestly. I've noticed longer waits with AAA too, especially near bigger cities or busy highways. But last summer, got stuck near Yellowstone (battery died - my bad for leaving l...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I've used Honk a couple times on road trips, and honestly, it was pretty smooth. Response times felt quicker than my old AAA experiences, and the app updates were reassuring. Might be worth giving it a shot...
RE: finally made the jump to USAA, feeling pretty good
Glad your experience went smoothly, mine was a bit different. Had a windshield crack on a road trip last summer and the claim took longer than expected... wasn't terrible, just not as quick as I'd hoped. Still, overall t...