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RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Had a similar issue last month - AAA took forever to show up when I got a flat near Big Sur. Ended up changing it myself after waiting almost two hours. Wonder if they're just overwhelmed in touristy areas or if it's a b...
RE: Finally figured out my state's minimum car insurance rules and saved some cash
Honestly, I get the frustration, but sometimes jumping through a few hoops isn't the worst thing. Had a buddy who went with one of those "chill" insurers because it was easy and cheap... then got rear-ended by someone un...
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.
Had something similar happen a few years back - hailstorm left my hood looking pretty rough. Insurance said it was "cosmetic," even though resale value definitely took a hit. Seems like they just make it up as they go al...
RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?
Yeah, that's insurance for ya... had a minor fender bender last year (not my fault either), and next renewal, boom, slightly higher premium. Seems like they just track how often you claim, fault or not. Pretty annoying t...
RE: gotta file an SR-22 in AZ? here's something interesting i found out
Yeah, insurers are tough to budge unless you've got solid proof. Had a buddy who had to file an SR-22 in AZ - he kept clean records for years, documented everything, and eventually got his premiums lowered. Took some per...
RE: getting insurance sorted before renewing tags in AL is a pain
Been there. Had to renew my tags last month and realized at the DMV counter that the insurance card in my glovebox was ancient history. Had to awkwardly pull up the app right there with a line of impatient people behind ...