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RE: Tips for dodging those annoying claim rejections?
Ask for coverage decisions and any relevant exclusions in writing before filing when possible. It creates a paper trail if a claim is later denied based on unclear policy wording, and written answers are easier to refer ...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
I haven’t had one flat-out refuse, but I did have a cop look at my phone like it was some kind of alien artifact. He kept poking at the screen and muttering about “the old days.” Took forever because his WiFi was trash. ...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Man, I totally get what you mean about the “real punishment wasn’t on paper at all.” It’s wild how people can cling to a story, even when it’s not the whole truth. I had a friend who accidentally left his lights on and d...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Man, I feel that. At least you can hide in the bathroom during Thanksgiving, but you can’t exactly dodge a repo guy forever. But here’s the thing - do you think it’s easier to rebuild trust with family or fix your credit...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
I get what you mean about the sensors being touchy, but I actually had a pretty different experience with my tracker (I’m using Metromile right now). I was super paranoid at first - thought every time I braked for a squi...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Man, I swear these “one offer per transaction” rules are like the fine print police coming for your wallet. I tried stacking a student discount with a promo code once and the cashier looked at me like I was trying to hac...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Losing trust really does hit different, doesn’t it? Like, you can pay off your debt to society, but you can’t Venmo your way back into someone’s good graces. I totally get what you mean about that “stain you can’t wash o...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I totally get that feeling. I went for the lower deductible because the idea of suddenly coughing up a huge chunk of cash freaked me out. But sometimes I look at my premiums and think, “Man, am I just paying extra for no...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My cousin drives for Uber and he said his regular insurance basically noped out the second he turned the app on. Apparently, there’s this “period 1” thing - when you’re waiting for...
RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course
I totally get this. I swear, the tracker in my car acts like I’m auditioning for Fast & Furious if I even tap the brakes a little too hard. Like, sorry for not rear-ending the guy who cut me off? The feedback is kind...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
I feel this. I'm still pretty new to driving, and honestly, every intersection feels accident-prone to me right now, haha. I went with a lower deductible just because I don't trust myself yet, but I'm hoping to bump it u...
RE: Finally figured out how car insurance works in no-fault states
Yeah, that's actually a smart move. I tried doing that too, but then I'd see that little stash sitting there and suddenly it became my "emergency pizza fund" instead of my deductible cushion, lol. Eventually had to set u...
RE: Stuck Between State Farm and Farm Bureau - Which One's Better?
Yeah, that's a solid point. My cousin had State Farm and said their claim process was pretty smooth - like he had his rental sorted within a day or two. But then again, my neighbor swears by Farm Bureau because they hand...
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RE: Dealing with insurance after a minor accident - anyone been through this?
Haha, reading this thread is giving me flashbacks to my first (and thankfully only) accident. It was barely a scratch, but you'd think I'd totaled a Ferrari with all the hoops they made me jump through. At one point, I s...