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RE: Letting Friends Borrow Your Car in NY - What Insurance Actually Covers?
I totally get that anxiety. I had a buddy ask to borrow my car for a weekend trip once, and even though he’s a careful driver, I kept thinking - what if something happens? Does anyone actually read all the fine print on ...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
That really sums it up. I used to think rental coverage was just another way for insurance companies to squeeze a few extra bucks out of us, but after my first accident, I saw it differently. My car was in the shop for a...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. The stress of waiting for your car to come back in one piece is real. I’ve had to loan mine out for a weekend trip once and honestly, I spent half the time wondering if I’d g...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I totally get your logic here. You mentioned, That’s a pretty solid approach if you’re confident in your driving and don’t mind covering minor stuff out of pocket. I’ve always been the type to weigh the “what ifs” a bit...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually lean the other way, especially since I’m on the road a lot too. I’ve had a higher deductible for a couple years now, and yeah, it stings if something happens, but I just kee...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure I’d pick awkwardness over legal trouble every time. Trust is a weird thing - once it’s gone, sometimes it never really comes back, no matter how many times you show up or ...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
I get wanting to save money, but honestly, is it really worth the headache if something goes sideways? I had a buddy who thought he was covered under permissive use, but after an accident, his rates shot up and the claim...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
I get what you mean about telematics - it’s like they expect us to drive in a bubble. Has anyone actually seen their rates go down with those things, or is it just another way to raise premiums? I’m curious if people hav...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
I totally get that - I've started doing the same. Ever notice how they’ll nitpick the tiniest detail? I wonder if it’s worse in Illinois or just everywhere. Do you ever worry about missing something small and having it b...
RE: Why Is PIP Mandatory In Some States But Not Others?
I’ve actually had to use my PIP after a minor fender bender last year. Honestly, it did what it was supposed to - covered my ER visit and a couple follow-ups without me having to wait for the other driver’s insurance. Bu...
RE: Finding budget-friendly auto insurance in Alabama: my step-by-step
Totally get where you’re coming from. I always ask myself, is paying for rental car coverage or glass replacement actually worth it, or am I just feeding the insurance monster? But then again, the one time I didn’t have ...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve gone back and forth on this too, especially since I do a lot of road trips and sometimes end up in places where the nearest repair shop is hours away. The idea of a big deduct...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
That’s exactly how it felt when my Outback got rear-ended last year. It still ran fine, but the adjuster barely looked at it before calling it a total. I tried showing them receipts for new tires and a timing belt, but t...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
I always wonder how many folks actually remember to swap out the old card when the new one comes in the mail. I swear, half the time I find a card in my glove box, it’s from two years ago and has coffee stains on it. Any...
RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof
Honestly, I get what you’re saying about keeping every scrap of paperwork, but sometimes I wonder if it even makes a difference. I’ve had friends who did everything by the book - photos, receipts, even got the contractor...