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RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I get what you mean - sometimes it does feel like the car’s keeping score on every little thing. I tried one of those pay-per-mile programs last year. The savings were real for me, but not huge - maybe $15-20 a month com...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I hear you on those apps - mine docked me points for a “hard brake” when a squirrel darted out in front of me. Not much I could do there. My GEICO premium spiked too, even though my driving’s been the same. I think these...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Tried the trunk thing for a while, thinking it’d be cooler than the glovebox, but honestly, in the summer it still gets pretty toasty in there. My registration paper curled up like a dried leaf after a couple months. The...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
It’s actually a pretty common question - lots of folks want to pocket the payout and just live with the dents. You’re right, though, liability is where things get sticky. If you skip fixing something structural or safety...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
I’ve actually had better luck with bundling as a renter than you’d think - maybe it’s just my carrier, but I saved about $10/month combining car and renters. Not huge, but it covers a couple coffees. Also, telematics did...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
That's interesting, hadn't realized some insurers were keeping it that simple. I've always steered clear of telematics because I assumed they'd be constantly watching every move... kinda like having your mom in the passe...