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RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I get it - sometimes you just can’t let go of a car, even when the math says you should. I had a soft spot for my old 7-series BMW. Kept full coverage on it way past its prime, mostly because I couldn’t face the idea of ...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Yeah, the “forgiving” thing is mostly just a nice word they slap on their ads. I’ve had my share of “conversations” with insurance folks after a ticket or two (don’t ask about the time I tried to parallel park the Jag do...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I hear you on the “loyalty doesn’t pay” thing - insurance companies seem to have the memory of a goldfish when it comes to your good years. But I gotta say, with my car (let’s just say it’s got more sensors than my kitch...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
That’s honestly been my experience, too. One time at a local coffee shop, the barista just shrugged and said, “Eh, why not?” and let me stack my points with a coupon. Felt like I’d won the lottery or something. But then,...
RE: Why Is PIP Mandatory In Some States But Not Others?
Yeah, I hear that. I used to roll my eyes at PIP too - felt like just another line on the bill next to “luxury tax” for my car’s cupholders. But after seeing a buddy get stuck with a mountain of medical bills after a fen...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Honestly, I get what you’re saying about the apps, but I swear mine dings me every time someone swerves in front of my car and I have to brake like I’m in a Fast & Furious chase. Maybe it’s just my luck - or maybe my...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I hear you on the “savings” disappearing act. I thought I was clever with a high deductible, until a rogue shopping cart decided my bumper was its soulmate. Turns out, even a tiny scrape on a luxury car costs more than m...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I get that. I drive a car that costs more to fix than my first apartment, so I’ve thought about accident forgiveness too. Honestly, I’d rather have a fat emergency fund than pay for something I might never need. But hey,...
RE: WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE?
WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE? I totally get the “backup parachute” analogy - honestly, sometimes it feels like I’m paying for a backup to my backup, especially with all the bel...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
Honestly, I’ve had adjusters laugh me off when I asked about a higher cap. I guess “luxury rental” isn’t in their vocabulary. One time, my car was in the shop and they offered me a Corolla - felt like I was borrowing my ...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Honestly, I’m convinced that’s exactly the plan. I swear, trying to stack discounts at some places is like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. I once tried to use points and a promo code on a set of car mats (don’t judge...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
Yeah, the “salvage” label really does stick like gum on a designer shoe. I had an old BMW that got tapped in a parking lot, and the repair estimate was laughably high - like, “are you fixing it with gold leaf?” high. Sa...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
Yeah, I hear you on the patchwork thing. I’ve got an older Benz that I actually drive to work sometimes, and my agent gave me that look like, “You sure about this?” when I mentioned agreed value. Have any of you managed...