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RE: Letting Friends Borrow Your Car in NY - What Insurance Actually Covers?
- Been there, done that. Let my cousin use my car for a week - he got a ticket and I got the insurance call. - Not worth it. - If someone’s using your car more than you, insurance companies start asking questions. ...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. Here’s my take: - I’ve had a couple fender benders (not proud of it), and once the other guy didn’t have insurance. Full coverage bailed me out big time. - If you’re driving an old ...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
Honestly, I’ve been down this road more times than I’d like to admit - got dinged for not having proof once, even though I was insured. Here’s what’s worked for me (and where I’ve screwed up): - Paper cards? Lost them i...
RE: Renting a car: stick with GEICO or pay for the rental company’s insurance?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had more issues with the rental company’s insurance than my own. Here’s my take: - Rental coverage is overpriced and full of loopholes. They’ll still try to ding you fo...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
- Insurance roadside always feels like a gamble. Used it twice - first time, they showed up late and acted like they were doing me a favor. Second time, I got dinged for “extra mileage” too. Not cool. - AAA isn’t perfect...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Not sure I totally buy that it’s all just a “business choice.” Yeah, companies want to protect their profits, but sometimes it really is about how the systems are set up. I’ve worked retail, and half the time the registe...