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RE: Letting Friends Borrow Your Car in NY - What Insurance Actually Covers?
That “reasonable frequency” line is so vague, it’s almost like they want to keep things confusing. I’ve had similar worries - my cousin borrowed my car for a day and I spent the whole time stressing about what would happ...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think some of those steps are still worth it, even if the insurance company doesn’t care. My dashcam saved me once when someone sideswiped me and tried to blame it on me - i...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Can’t argue with that - flashy ads don’t help when you’re stuck in a ditch at midnight. I had a deer jump out last winter, and my agent actually called me back within an hour. Not a big name, but they got me sorted quick...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
Keeping a paper copy in your wallet is a solid move. I’ve had similar issues - left my insurance card in the car, only to find out it expired months ago when I actually needed it. The worst was when my phone died right a...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
That’s exactly how it feels. I get wanting to save a buck, but sometimes I wonder if it’s even worth the hassle. Have you ever tried calling customer service to see if they’ll let you stack the offers? I did once, and th...
RE: Lowball insurance estimate - worth fighting or just let it go?
I had a similar situation with a scuffed bumper last year. At first, I thought about just leaving it, but then I realized it might affect trade-in value later. Ended up pushing back a bit and the insurance covered more t...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
That’s a good point - those exclusions can sneak up on you. I’ve heard of people thinking they’re covered, then finding out windshield damage wasn’t included. Has anyone actually had to use the rental company’s insurance...
RE: Rising premiums for business vehicle fleets - anyone else notice this?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I like the extra safety, but man, the cost to fix even a tiny sensor is wild. My last fender bender set me back way more than I expected - just because of all the tech packed in ther...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I hear you on the awkward tipping thing - sometimes I just hand them a water bottle if I have one, especially in the summer. I’ve had both fast and slow service from AAA, so it really does seem to depend on who’s nearby....
RE: Why Is PIP Mandatory In Some States But Not Others?
That’s a good point about PIP covering stuff regular health insurance just doesn’t touch. I’ve always thought it was weird how some states make it mandatory and others don’t, though. Seems like if it’s that important, wh...