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marleyw39
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RE: How I got my car registered and insured in MA (step-by-step, sorta)
Plastic sleeves are basically a trap for classic car folks - ask me how I know. Once had my ‘72 Nova’s registration fused to the inside of one during a July heatwave. Ended up with half a document and a sticky mess. Now ...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Man, ain’t that the truth. I swear, my old ‘72 Chevelle barely leaves the garage and the insurance still acts like I’m drag racing down I-10 every weekend. Houston’s just got that perfect storm - crazy weather, endless h...
RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof
I hear you on the fine print - reminds me of when I tried to insure my old ‘72 Chevelle. The agent practically laughed when I asked about “replacement cost” for a car that’s older than most of his coworkers. Ended up wit...
RE: Roadside help added to my insurance - totally worth it?
Roadside help added to my insurance - totally worth it? You nailed it with the “luxury tax” thing. I swear, you slap a fancy emblem on the grille and suddenly a flat tire costs as much as a weekend getaway. Been there, ...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Burnt coffee is basically a rite of passage at those shops, right? I’ve done the Geico route in NY too, and it’s pretty much the same flavor of paperwork headache. My trick: bring your own coffee, and a book, just in cas...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
I get what you’re saying, but I wouldn’t count on insurance for battery issues unless it’s something dramatic. My buddy tried to claim when his Leaf battery bricked out of nowhere - adjuster just shrugged and called it “...
RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?
SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE? Man, I hear you. I once tried to save a few bucks on insurance for my ‘72 Chevelle - figured, “How bad could it be?” Next thing I know, a rogue shopping cart takes a swi...
RE: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: which one actually works better?
Been there with my uncle - he’s glued to his garage and the local diner, so the Advantage plan’s network never tripped him up. Like you said, He just wanted his regular checkups and maybe a little dental work after too ...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I once tried to “save” with a higher deductible on my ‘72 Chevelle - figured I’d pocket the difference for car parts. Then a rogue shopping cart took out my door and, poof, there wen...