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RE: When insurance actually came through for my rideshare gig
That “period” stuff tripped me up too. I remember thinking I was fine until a friend pointed out that if I was just waiting for a ping, my regular insurance might not cover me at all. It’s wild how quickly things can cha...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think I was pretty savvy about this stuff, but the first time I had to actually file a claim, it was like stepping into a minefield. I had a similar run-in with a “wear and...
RE: How I got my car registered and insured in MA (step-by-step, sorta)
That cracked me up. I tried laminating my registration once, thinking I was ahead of the game - turns out the RMV hates that too. Anyone else ever get pushback for “altered” documents?
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
I’ve had a cop in Tulsa actually ask me to email him my insurance card because his scanner “didn’t like screens.” Ended up sitting on the shoulder for 15 minutes while he tried to get a signal. I keep both a paper copy a...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I learned the hard way about being too casual with the details. Years ago, I switched insurance after moving to Kentucky and just breezed through the paperwork, thinking my old fender bender from college didn’t matter an...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
Man, the “loss of use” thing is such a sneaky catch. I learned that the hard way after a minor fender bender in a rental - my card covered the damage, but the rental company charged a week’s worth of “lost revenue” while...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
I hear you on the “loyalty tax” - I got burned by that a couple years back. Thought I was getting a deal with my auto and renters bundled, but after a while, the rates crept up so slowly I barely noticed. Did a quick quo...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
That line about the umbrella hits home. I used to be the “bare minimum” type with insurance - figured if I kept my record clean and drove carefully, I’d be fine. Then last year, right after a big rainstorm, I hit one of ...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I totally get what you mean about it feeling stingy. There’s this coffee shop chain I used to go to on my way to work - nothing fancy, just a loyalty punch card and the occasional email coupon. One day, I tried to use my...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
That flood map thing is wild. My place is technically “not in a flood zone” but my street flooded up to the mailbox during Harvey, so I’m not sure what those maps are really measuring half the time. Meanwhile, my buddy t...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Yeah, I’ve had the same issue with roadside folks not listening when you try to explain your car isn’t exactly “normal.” One time, the guy showed up in a regular rollback and just stared at my car like it was from Mars. ...
RE: Roadside help added to my insurance - totally worth it?
That’s a real thing - those “private road” exceptions can be a headache. I had a similar moment last winter when my GPS rerouted me onto what looked like someone’s driveway in the middle of nowhere. I was half convinced ...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
I hear you on the telematics thing - my schedule’s all over the place, so I never bothered. As for OEM parts, I learned the hard way with a fender bender last year. Geico covered aftermarket unless I specifically asked (...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
That hits home. I tried the “bare minimum” route when I first moved up here, thinking I’d just be careful. Didn’t count on a rockslide outside Seward taking out my windshield and half my front end. Ended up paying more o...
RE: Are those price-checker sites actually reliable?
Title: Are those price-checker sites actually reliable? I get where you're coming from, but I think those price-checker sites get a bit of a bad rap. I mean, yeah, they're not gospel, and I've had my fair share of sti...