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RE: When a maintenance problem leads to sudden damage
One distinction that may matter is what happened after the problem became apparent. Depending on the policy, failing to take reasonable steps to limit further damage could be treated differently from simply having missed...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
I’ve wondered about those classic car policies too, but from what I’ve seen, they’re usually picky about mileage limits and storage requirements. My neighbor tried to get one for his ‘92 Miata - definitely not a museum p...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I totally get where you’re coming from - it feels like a bit of a bait-and-switch when you realize you can’t use both. I’ve actually wondered if it’s just the big chains that do this, or if smaller local spots are more f...
RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?
Honestly, I get what you mean about the spreadsheets missing all the personal touches. It’s wild how much effort folks put into mods, only for insurance to act like they don’t exist. I had a buddy who lost a custom sound...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Totally get this. For me, it’s like, how much would I freak out if my car got keyed or something dumb happened? If the answer is “a lot,” I know my deductible’s too high. Ever notice how the universe waits for you to rai...
RE: WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE?
That’s a perfect way to put it. I used to think med pay was just another “add-on” insurance companies try to upsell, but after my brother’s accident last year, I changed my tune. He had a decent health plan, but the dedu...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Honestly, I think you’re being smart about it. I’ve tried the higher deductible route before, thinking I’d just stash the difference in savings, but life happens and that “extra” money always seems to disappear - usually...
RE: Drowning in Forms: What If Your Insurance Docs Got Lost?
Man, I feel you on the DMV part. Last year, my glovebox got cleaned out at a rest stop and I didn’t even realize my insurance card was gone until a week later. I tried to use the insurance app on my phone, but the office...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
Man, the “approved vendor” thing drives me nuts sometimes. Has anyone else had the app send a tow truck that just… never shows up? I waited almost two hours once, only to get a call saying they couldn’t make it after all...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s all smoke and mirrors. My cousin rear-ended someone in a parking lot last year - first accident ever - and his rates would’ve shot up if he didn’t have a...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
Haha, ain't that the truth... but seriously, does anyone's insurance actually cover battery failures without an accident involved? Seems like wishful thinking to me.
RE: Car Insurance in Delaware - Any Hidden Gems or Hacks?
I've wondered about this too - does bundling classics ever really work out smoothly? From what I've seen, classic cars usually have their own quirks insurance-wise, like agreed-value coverage and mileage limits. Maybe th...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
Agreed-value does sound simpler...but do you think it makes sense for a daily driver? Had an older BMW a while back, and I remember the agent suggesting agreed-value was better suited for weekend cruisers. Maybe depends ...
RE: Finally figured out my state's minimum car insurance rules and saved some cash
Totally get what you're saying about comprehensive coverage...I kept mine too, even though my ride's seen better days. Peace of mind counts for something, right? Did you find any other coverages surprisingly worth keepin...