ocean976
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RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought

Totally get where you’re coming from. Here’s what worked for me: I turned off notifications from the app so I wouldn’t stress about every little “even...

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RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?

Yeah, it really is a gamble. I used to think the minimum was enough, too, until my neighbor got rear-ended and the other driver only had the basic cov...

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RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap—worth it?

I get where you're coming from—those mileage caps can feel like a leash sometimes. What’s worked for me is setting a loose “fun budget” for miles each...

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RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought

Yeah, I ran into the same thing—thought the student discount would be a bigger deal, but it barely made a dent. Here’s what worked for me: after the p...

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RE: Someone smashed my parked car—deal with insurance or call the cops?

Totally get where you’re coming from. It feels like a pain to jump through all the official hoops, especially when you’re already stressed about your ...

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RE: My insurance nightmare in Rhode Island traffic court

That’s the part that always gets me. You do everything “right”—keep the car garaged, barely drive it, and still get dinged like you’re out drag racing...

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RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?

I get the frustration, but I’ve actually had a slightly different experience with AAA. My rates did jump last year, but when I called and asked for a ...

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RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?

I've definitely seen real savings from military discounts, but it really varies. For example, my brother-in-law got a pretty solid deal on his auto in...

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RE: insurance denied my claim—what would you do?

I've had similar experiences with bigger chains—they can be sticklers for paperwork. If your claim got denied, have you tried requesting a detailed ex...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

I had something similar happen—not a skateboarder, but a cyclist clipped my side mirror while I was parked outside a coffee shop. At first, I assumed ...

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RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts

Definitely good advice, but honestly, checking every single year might be a bit much for most folks. I've found that if you set aside some time every ...

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RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips

I've actually used silicone sealant on the trim pieces of my old '78 Chevy pickup. Worked pretty well—just make sure you clean both surfaces thoroughl...

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RE: quick heads-up on Arkansas auto insurance basics

That's a fair perspective, but honestly, I've found that sometimes paying out-of-pocket for smaller cosmetic stuff can save you more in the long run. ...

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RE: Managed to talk down repair costs after a fender bender

I've done this a couple times myself and it usually works out pretty well. The key is definitely getting multiple quotes—shops can vary wildly on pric...

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