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RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
I get the logic behind picking a “boring” car for the reliability, but I can’t help but wonder if it’s really that much less hassle. My last “safe bet” sedan still managed to throw a transmission tantrum at 80k miles - f...
RE: Saving a few bucks on insuring your vintage ride
Man, I hear you on the paranoia. I tried one of those “limited mileage” deals with my ‘79 Monte and it just made me anxious every time I wanted to take the long way home. And when I actually needed to file a claim (hails...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I hear you on the miles piling up - feels like I blink and I’ve racked up another hundred. Here’s my thing though: as someone with a not-so-great driving record, I was hoping mileage-based insurance would finally be a br...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
That’s exactly how I feel about most of these “covers.” But honestly, I’d rather take my chances than shell out for every single add-on. Half the time, the exclusions are so random you’re basically paying for peace of mi...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Honestly, I’ve had my fair share of “well, that didn’t go as planned” moments after accidents. I get the urge to back up everything twice, but I always end up fumbling for something I forgot or can’t access. It’s wild ho...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
Honestly, I’ve had a string of bad luck - two accidents in three years, plus a cracked windshield thanks to some flying gravel. For me, claim history isn’t just a stat, it’s reality. I tried the high deductible route to ...
RE: Getting Lost in the Maze of Uber and Lyft Insurance Rules
Honestly, I’ve never had an agent give me a straight answer - just more jargon and vague “it depends” stuff. Why can’t they just say, “You’re covered here, not there”? Makes me wonder if they even know themselves or if i...
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.
Comprehensive is the most misleading word in insurance, hands down. I’ve been burned by it before. A few years back, I got into a minor fender bender - my fault, not gonna sugarcoat it - and I thought, “No big deal, I’ve...
RE: Rising premiums for business vehicle fleets - anyone else notice this?
Honestly, I feel this. Had a similar thing happen with my company van - just a cracked taillight, but because it had some “smart” feature, the whole assembly needed replacing and then a software update. The repair cost m...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I get that, but honestly, after my third “oops” in two years, I started wondering if the higher deductible was just wishful thinking. I tried switching to a lower one after my last accident - my rates shot up anyway, so ...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Honestly, I’ve been in the same boat - probably even rockier waters, if I’m being real. I’ve racked up more than a few tickets over the years (speeding, rolling stops, you name it), and had a couple fender benders. When ...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
Honestly, I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with Illinois’ insurance proof rules. Last year, got stopped for a busted taillight and my phone glitched out right as the cop walked up - classic. I get the whole “backup pape...