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RE: Does WV roadside assistance cover a dead battery or flat tire at home?
The driveway location may be covered, but check how the policy defines a covered “disablement.” Some plans require the vehicle to be disabled and accessible to the service provider, rather than simply needing maintenance...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
That hits home. We’ve got a minivan and a sedan, both babied, and I swear my wife’s more careful than anyone I know. Still, our rates in Houston are way higher than my sister’s in San Antonio. She parks on the street, to...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had a minivan door dinged in a parking lot and the repair quote nearly knocked me over. Sometimes paying a little more upfront just helps you sleep better, especially if you’ve...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I actually had to use my uninsured motorist coverage a couple years back, right here in Nebraska. Some guy ran a red light, totaled my minivan, and then just took off. At first, I was pretty stressed - didn’t even know i...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I had no idea those insurance roadside calls could show up on your CLUE report until a friend mentioned it last year - kind of a sneaky surprise, honestly. We’ve had AAA for ages, mostly because we do a lot of family roa...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
Paper copies in the glove box have saved me more than once. I totally get what you mean about digital being great until it isn’t. Had a moment last year where my daughter spilled her juice on my phone, and of course, tha...