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kevin_thinker
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RE: Running out of gas and waiting forever for help
I totally get where you’re coming from - stretching it just isn’t worth the stress. I’ve been guilty of pushing my luck a few times, but now I just fill up when the light comes on. The gas can idea is smart, though I alw...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Yeah, I hear you on the stress part. I used to think the minimum coverage was fine too, especially since we’re always watching our budget. But after my cousin’s accident last year - she got hit by someone with just the m...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
It’s honestly a headache trying to keep track of what’s covered and when. From what I’ve read (and dealt with myself), most personal auto policies won’t cover you at all if you’re logged into a rideshare app, even if you...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Yeah, the zip code thing drives me nuts too. I get why they do it - more claims in certain areas, more risk, blah blah - but it feels like they’re just painting everyone with the same brush. I’ve got two kids and a miniv...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
That’s the part that gets me every time. I drive a pretty basic minivan, but even then, repairs add up fast. I actually went through my policy line by line after a neighbor’s fender bender - turns out, if the app is on b...