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RE: Oregon UM property damage or collision for a hit-and-run?
The $12,000 vehicle value and $1,000 collision deductible aren’t the only numbers to compare. Readers weighing Oregon UM property-damage coverage against collision should review whether the UM endorsement is reduced by a...
RE: Oregon UM property damage or collision for a hit-and-run?
A police report and prompt notice may satisfy the procedural duties cgamer96 mentioned, but they don’t necessarily prove the separate physical-contact requirement some Oregon UM property-damage policies impose for an uni...
RE: Making Sure Your Insurance Claim Has All The Right Paperwork
Honestly, you’re spot on. I learned the hard way too - insurance companies will nitpick anything. I even started keeping a backup photo in case my phone glitches. It feels paranoid, but it’s better than getting denied ov...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I get what you mean about peace of mind - honestly, I’m the type who’d rather pay a bit more each month than stress about a big bill if something goes wrong. I’ve seen friends get hit with those high deductibles and it’s...
RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
I actually had a friend whose parents just assumed their policy covered her whenever she drove, but when she got into a fender bender, the insurance company gave them a ton of grief because she wasn’t officially listed. ...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve only needed roadside help once (knock on wood), but my insurance handled it way smoother than I expected. Like, I was stressed enough being stuck, so not having to argue about...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Totally get the nerves - honestly, I’m the type who reads every “what if” scenario and still feels thrown when stuff actually happens. Even if insurance goes smoothly, that first accident just shakes your confidence for ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Honestly, I think you’re spot on about them counting on people just giving up. I had a similar situation - my insurer tried to say a scratch on my bumper was “pre-existing,” but I’d snapped pics the day I signed up. I pu...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
Honestly, I get nervous every time I have to upload something important online. Last semester, I tried submitting a form for my parking permit and the site crashed halfway through. Had to redo the whole thing, and I was ...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I get where you’re coming from, but I think there’s more to it than just the company wanting to squeeze extra cash out of us. I’m still on my parents’ policy (student driver here), and we had a similar thing happen when ...
RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed a decent drop when I switched to a “good student” discount. It’s not huge, but it’s more than pocket change. Maybe it depends on the company or even your driving rec...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, the idea of paying for two policies at once - even just for a day - feels like such a ripoff when you’re scraping by. I’ve tried to time it down to the hour before, and it stressed...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m still a bit paranoid about it. Maybe it’s just me being new to driving, but I keep both digital and paper proof in the car. I know most cops are fine with the phone, but I’ve heard...
RE: Roadside help added to my insurance - totally worth it?
I get the convenience factor, but honestly, I’d rather stick with AAA. At least I know what I’m getting and the techs usually have the right gear. Insurance roadside just feels like a toss-up... I’d rather not gamble whe...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
Yeah, totally agree about manufacturers stepping up warranty-wise. Honestly, as someone still nervously eyeing EVs from afar, I'd feel way safer with clear battery-specific coverage. Sudden failure sounds like a budget n...