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RE: WHY DOES PAYING MONTHLY COST MORE THAN PAYING ANNUALLY?
PAYING MONTHLY VS ANNUALLY - IS IT REALLY THAT BAD? I get where you’re coming from, but I actually don’t mind the monthly option as much as some folks do. Yeah, you pay a bit more over the year, but for me, it’s worth...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
Never thought about Shelter’s flexibility that way - makes sense. I’ve had State Farm for years, and their process is rock solid, but like you said, not much room for exceptions. Curious if anyone’s actually saved money ...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Honestly, I’ve had a different experience with those tracking apps. I drive a higher-end car and the app actually worked out for me - maybe because I’m extra careful about where and when I drive? I get why folks are frus...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Been there. I keep both digital and paper copies now - learned the hard way after my phone froze up during a traffic stop. Iowa cops don’t mess around with insurance, especially if you’re driving something flashy. Even w...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I’ve had a similar experience - my agent was great for routine stuff, but when my BMW got hit, everything big went straight to the claims department. She checked in, but honestly, it felt like she had no real pull once t...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
Yeah, it’s wild how much those little sensors can cost to fix. My last bumper repair was almost the price of a used car - thanks, adaptive cruise control. I get why premiums are up, but honestly, I’d rather keep the tech...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I hear you on the coverage - after seeing what repairs cost for my car, I’d never risk just the minimums. Even a fender bender can get expensive fast. Curious, has anyone actually had to use their uninsured motorist cove...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
Mileage caps drove me nuts, honestly. I switched back to standard coverage for my ‘89 911 after one summer - just got tired of counting every trip. Yeah, it costs more, but the freedom’s worth it if you actually want to ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Classic car insurance is a good call if you can swing the requirements. I looked into it for my old SL, but the mileage cap was just too low for how often I like to take it out on weekends. The coverage was definitely be...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
Yeah, that’s spot on. I had custom leather seats installed in my last car and insurance didn’t factor them in at all. Unless you declare every upgrade, they just go by book value. It’s frustrating, especially with higher...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
Honestly, “full coverage” is one of those terms that trips up a lot of people. It’s not actually everything - comprehensive is what covers hail, theft, animals, etc. I learned the hard way with my last car when a tree br...