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RE: Does a borrowed car’s policy cover a DIY supply run?
The student’s status with the household may matter as much as how long the errand takes. Is the student a resident of the owner’s home or a regular driver of the car, rather than an occasional borrower? Some policies req...
RE: Does a borrowed car’s policy cover a DIY supply run?
The DIY-versus-paid-work distinction is worth checking, but the label alone won’t settle it. A run for your own project is generally personal use; driving for paid work may fall under different terms or exclusions, depen...
RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
Yeah, it’s frustrating. I put a bunch of work into my old Camry - new tires, fresh brakes, even swapped out the alternator - and when it got totaled, the payout didn’t reflect any of that. I get why insurance companies d...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
That story hits close to home. I used to think the minimum was enough too, until my wife got rear-ended at a stoplight. The other driver had the bare minimum and it barely covered half the repairs. We were stuck fighting...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Yeah, it’s definitely more about policy than what the system can or can’t handle. I’ve run into this at grocery stores and even when buying car stuff - like, you can use rewards points or a promo code, but never both. I ...
RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve carried just the minimum for years and never had an issue. Not saying it’s the smartest move, but with how tight things are lately, sometimes you just gotta roll the dic...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually ran into some issues with the mileage cap when I had my old Volvo wagon on a classic policy. At first, I figured, “No way I’ll hit 3,000 miles,” but then life happened - fam...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Title: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough I totally get wanting to save where you can, but after my cousin got rear-ended by someone with the bare minimum coverage, it was a nightmare. Her emerge...
RE: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: which one actually works better?
Honestly, I wouldn't count on Advantage plans for non-emergency stuff out of state. My dad tried to get a routine check-up while visiting us a few years ago, and the plan flat-out denied it - said it wasn't an emergency,...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
This right here. I swear, every time I trust my phone to save me, it finds a way to let me down. I keep a laminated card in the glove box, but I also stuck a photo of it in my wallet just in case. Not the prettiest solut...
RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen the city do spot checks in my neighborhood - usually after someone complains about a car sitting too long. I think the rules are meant to keep things from turning in...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
Man, the chicken thing is so real - my kids still talk about the time one just strutted across the road like it owned the place. I hear you on the algorithms, though. It’s like they don’t care about the actual day-to-day...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Honestly, I used to think a little bump was no big deal, but after my neighbor’s “no damage” fender tap turned into a $900 sensor replacement, I’m way more cautious. I’d rather deal with a bit of paperwork now than a sur...
RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course
Honestly, engagement really depends on the instructor. Mine was pretty chill - shared some real-life stories and kept things moving. Content itself isn't thrilling, but a good instructor makes a huge difference. Hope you...