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RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
Yeah, that’s exactly how it felt for me too. They only knocked off like $40 after I said I was looking elsewhere. Not much of a “loyalty” perk. I did switch once, but I double-checked every bit of paperwork because I was...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Yeah, I get what you mean. That “liability-only during that ‘app on, no passenger’ phase” thing is sketchy. It’s like they’re counting on us not reading the fine print. I’ve looked into those rideshare add-ons, but the p...
RE: Rising premiums for business vehicle fleets - anyone else notice this?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had the “aggressive acceleration” alert pop up just trying to keep up with traffic, too. - - couldn’t agree more. It’s like the system doesn’t understand real-world driving. ...
RE: Finding budget-friendly auto insurance in Alabama: my step-by-step
I get wanting to talk to a real person, but honestly, I’ve had better luck sticking with online quotes and just double-checking the coverage details myself. Here’s why I’m a little wary of phone calls: - Agents sometime...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
Yeah, I’m with you on this. I’d rather pay a little extra each month than gamble with the weather - especially lately, it’s just been nuts. My last car got dinged up by hail and the repairs were way more than my deductib...
RE: quick heads-up on Arkansas auto insurance basics
- Totally get what you mean about the confusing terms. “Full coverage” sounds like it should cover everything, but nope - comprehensive is its own thing. - I used to think hitting a deer was just bad luck, but apparently...
RE: quick heads-up on Arkansas auto insurance basics
Good points all around. A couple things I'd add from experience: - Double-check your spare tire pressure too. Learned that one the hard way... nothing like pulling out a flat spare when you're already stranded. - Arkans...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Totally agree with this. Had Progressive for a bit, and Snapshot seemed great at first, but it felt like I was always worrying about braking too hard or driving at night...just added stress to my commute. Switched to Gei...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
Good call on double-checking beforehand. Had a close call myself last winter - rock flew up from a truck tire and chipped my windshield pretty badly. Luckily, I'd opted for the lower deductible on glass coverage. Usually...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I've thought about switching to credit card roadside assistance too, but honestly, I'm a bit wary. A friend of mine tried it once and ended up with hidden fees he didn't expect... plus the coverage limits weren't as gene...
RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips
Good points here, especially about checking the fine print. I don't have a vintage myself, but even with my daily driver I've learned the hard way to always read the details carefully. Exactly. Had a similar issue on...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, I've noticed this too. Had a breakdown once on a busy freeway during rush hour, and AAA was there in like 20 minutes - pretty impressive. But another time, stranded late at night on a rural road...took almost two h...
RE: lent my car to a friend, insurance got messy real quick
Yeah, totally agree - better safe than sorry. Honestly, lending out my car always stresses me out a bit. Even if you trust someone completely, accidents happen and insurance companies love finding loopholes... I usually ...
RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts
Good points, but honestly, comparison sites haven't always been reliable for me. A couple times I got quotes online that looked great, but when I called the company directly, the actual price jumped quite a bit. Turns ou...
RE: bundling insurance policies - is it really worth it?
I've bundled with Progressive for about two years now. Here's my quick take: - Pricing was definitely attractive upfront, saved me a decent chunk. - Had one minor claim (fender bender), and it went smoothly enough, but ...