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mollyl35
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RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I hear you on the dongle issues - mine’s dropped connection before too, usually after a rough patch of road. It’s a bit annoying, but I’ll take that over being lumped in with high-risk drivers just because of my age brac...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I get what you mean about the monthly savings, but I guess my brain just can’t stop running the numbers. If I have a $1,000 deductible and something happens, that’s a serious chunk of change to cough up all at once. Like...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
I’m with you on this. The minimums might’ve made sense years ago, but with the way car prices (and repair costs) have shot up, it’s just not realistic anymore. I had a fender bender last year - nothing major, but the bil...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
Bundling didn’t do much for me either, honestly. I ran the numbers with my agent last fall - auto and home together looked good on paper, but once you break it down, the “discount” was just a few bucks off one side and a...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. It’s like, “Congrats on your A’s, but let’s talk about that shiny new Mustang.” The car’s value definitely factors in - higher risk for them, I guess. The student discount is real, but if you...
RE: When Does It Make Sense to Drop the “All-In” Coverage?
I get the hesitation - my old Civic was worth maybe $2k, but I was paying almost $700 a year for full coverage. At some point, it just felt like throwing money away. Still, I double-checked my emergency fund before dropp...
RE: Is Paying For Roadside Help Worth It Or Just Extra?
Honestly, you’re not wrong to be skeptical. I’ve noticed the same thing - those “included” tows are almost never enough if you’re actually stranded somewhere inconvenient. I remember thinking I was covered, then reading ...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
That’s been my experience too. A couple months ago, I had a flat on a rural highway. Called AAA, waited over 90 minutes. I get that coverage depends on location, but it’s frustrating when you’re counting on them. I still...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I get where you’re coming from, but I still lean toward the lower deductible, even if the premium savings look good on paper. Numbers aside, accidents can be unpredictable - one hailstorm or a random fender bender and su...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Yeah, “comprehensive” really just means “some stuff, not all stuff.” I learned the hard way when my windshield got cracked - turns out Delaware policies often separate glass coverage. It’s wild how many exclusions are bu...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I hear you, but I’m a little more cautious. Statistically, even careful drivers can have a lapse or just get unlucky - black ice, someone rear-ends you at a stoplight, whatever. Accident forgiveness isn’t super cheap, bu...
RE: Are those price-checker sites actually reliable?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the “training wheels” thing. Those price-checker sites are decent for getting a ballpark, but they really gloss over the details that matter - especially stuff like safety issues o...
RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?
SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE? I’m with you on the paperwork being a pain, but honestly, I’d rather spend an hour comparing than get stuck paying more just for convenience. The “first decent quote” al...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
Good points there. I've dealt with both big insurers and local agents, and honestly, the local ones have usually been more responsive when things got tricky. But one thing I'd add - especially for risky drivers - is to d...
RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC - stick with big names or go local?
Had a similar experience with a big insurer - thought I was covered for roadside assistance until I actually needed it. Turns out, towing was only free within 5 miles (seriously, who breaks down conveniently close to hom...