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marleydiyer
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RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
You nailed it with the chaos part. Houston traffic is no joke - crazy drivers, floods, even hail sometimes. I’ve lived here over 15 years and my insurance still creeps up every renewal. Honestly, I’ve had more fender ben...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with AAA lately. Used to be rock solid, but last time I needed a tow, it took almost two hours and the driver tried to upsell me on a “premium” jumpstart. Maybe it’s just my area, but it fee...
RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?
Yeah, I get the hesitation about paperwork - city hall isn't exactly known for being flexible. A short grace period sounds reasonable, honestly. Parts delays are practically a rite of passage with classics anyway... ask ...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
I had a similar experience years ago when I first moved to NC. Went local because the price was tempting, but learned the hard way that cheaper isn't always better. Had a windshield crack from road debris and figured it'...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
I ran into something similar with my old WRX. The brakes were pretty grabby, and the turbo lag meant acceleration wasn't exactly linear...so telematics flagged me constantly for "aggressive driving." I tried explaining i...
RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips
Haha, yeah, rubber mats are definitely underrated. I used to think they were overkill too until a cooler full of ice tipped over on a road trip - talk about a soggy mess. After that, I grabbed one of those heavy-duty rub...
RE: hypothetical scenario: your insurer denies coverage under Colorado's new rules
Good catch on double-checking that yourself, but honestly, I wouldn't always assume insurers are intentionally trying to pull a fast one. I've had a couple of similar mix-ups over the years, and usually it's just some re...