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lwoof53
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RE: Saving cash just for driving less? Didn’t think it was real
I’ve wondered about that too - like, what exactly are these trackers looking for? I drive a lot for work, and honestly, I get flagged way more for “hard braking” than anything else. But half the time it’s just someone cu...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Man, I totally get the glovebox chaos - mine’s like a black hole for old receipts and expired insurance cards. Did you end up finding everything you needed, or did you have to call your agent and admit defeat? I’ve alway...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
Man, I’ve wondered the same thing about why insurance cards are still made out of that flimsy paper. It’s like they’re designed to self-destruct if you even look at them wrong. I’ve had the same issue with lamination - m...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the apps not really being made for city drivers. I’ve had the same thing happen - like, how are you supposed to avoid hard braking when people just dart out or traffic stops on a d...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Has anyone ever actually gotten a clear answer from a cashier or manager about why you can’t stack points and coupons? I’ve asked a few times and usually just get some vague “it’s the system” response. Is it really a tec...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I get where you’re coming from, but isn’t it kind of risky to assume you’ll never need those “extras”? I’ve locked myself out twice in the last year (don’t ask), and my insurance roadside plan just shrugged. AAA actually...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
I actually have used roadside assistance more than once, and honestly, I’m not even that unlucky - just a bit forgetful. Once was a flat tire, another time I locked my keys in the car (yeah, embarrassing). Both times it ...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
That “arbitrary number” thing gets me too. I mean, how do they even check? Is it just a trust thing, or do they want proof every year? I always wonder if they’re gonna ask for photos of the odometer or something. I dr...
RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?
What if you’re considered a “high-risk” driver already? Like, I’ve got a couple tickets and an at-fault accident on my record. If I’m only carrying the minimum in Florida, does that make me even more likely to get sued i...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Raising the deductible always makes me a little anxious too, especially since my record isn’t exactly spotless. I’ve heard good things about agreed value policies for classics, though - supposedly you get a set payout if...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Isn’t it weird how the same company can have totally different rules depending on where you check out? I’ve always wondered if it’s a tech limitation or just policy. Has anyone actually gotten a clear answer from staff, ...
RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof
I’ve wondered about that too - like, is it even possible to get an insurer to budge on those matching clauses before anything happens? Or do they just stick to their standard language no matter what you ask for? I tried ...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
That’s the thing - how much “red tape” are we talking? I’ve had tickets and an accident, so I’m already flagged as high-risk. Does either company actually make claims harder if you’re not their ideal customer? Or is it j...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
I keep wondering, though - do cops even bother showing up for minor stuff like this? I’ve had fender benders where they just told me to file online. Is a report really that much better than just snapping a bunch of photo...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
I get what you mean about worrying over your phone dying. I’ve had my phone freeze up right when I needed to show proof once, and that was stressful. But is it actually required to have a paper card in Illinois, or is di...