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RE: Trading lower premiums for higher risk - worth it?
I’ve wrestled with this myself. Saving on premiums felt great until my car got sideswiped last winter. Suddenly that high deductible wasn’t just a number - it was my new laptop budget, gone in a flash. I guess it’s a gam...
RE: Deciding between just liability or going all-in with full coverage on Liberty Mutual
That’s a good point about the deductible versus car value - on my last car, the numbers were so close it almost didn’t make sense to keep full coverage. I’ve heard mixed things about Liberty Mutual and older vehicles. A ...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I get what you mean about the big chains, but I’ve actually had the opposite happen. After a hail storm last year, my national provider bounced me between three different reps before anything got done. Local agents might...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. It’s easy to think you’re playing it safe with liability-only, especially if you’ve got a good driving record or an older car. But honestly, the “odds” can turn on you fast - twice i...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I get where you're coming from, but I’ve actually found stated value policies can be a double-edged sword. Sure, you have more control over what your car’s insured for, but some companies still try to nickel-and-dime you...
RE: If You Had To Switch Insurance In Kentucky, Who Would You Trust?
I get where you’re coming from - there’s a lot to be said for the personal touch you get with a smaller agency. Still, I’ve actually had the opposite experience when it comes to claims and overall support. The last time ...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
That’s exactly it. I went with a lower deductible once, thinking I’d have peace of mind, but the premium hike was more than I expected. Ended up switching back after a year. Out of curiosity, has anyone actually come out...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
I get what you mean about the tracking apps - there’s something a little unsettling about having your every move logged, even if it’s just mileage. I’ve stuck with manual logs for years, but I’ll admit, it’s a pain when ...
RE: Why Is PIP Mandatory In Some States But Not Others?
Honestly, I’ve wrestled with the same frustration. When I moved from a state with mandatory PIP to one without, I thought I’d be saving money by dropping it. Turns out, after a minor fender bender, it was way more compli...