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RE: Finally found a decent insurance deal as a newbie driver
Totally hear you on the peace of mind thing. I used to think roadside assistance was just another way for insurance companies to squeeze more money out of us, but after my battery died in the middle of nowhere last winte...
RE: Getting Lost in the Maze of Uber and Lyft Insurance Rules
I get why you say the rideshare add-on is “worth every penny,” but honestly, I’ve done the math and sometimes it feels like overkill, especially if you’re only driving part-time. I’ve had agents try to upsell me on it wi...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Title: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident? Honestly, this is the part that gets me the most. The insurance companies and the rideshare apps both seem to point fingers at e...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
That’s exactly my issue with those tracking apps. They act like every brake tap is reckless, but driving in Hawaii means dodging chickens, potholes, tourists... you name it. I got labeled “high-risk” after one fender ben...
RE: Scored a Sweet Auto Insurance Deal Thanks to My Military ID
Haha, true...but honestly, I'd be more worried about airflow than mice at that point. I used to stretch mine out too, thinking it was no big deal - until I noticed my gas mileage dipping noticeably. Turns out a clogged f...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Interesting take, but honestly, I'm not sure that'd work for me. I tried the higher deductible route once, thinking it'd save me money in the long run...but it just made me anxious every time I got behind the wheel. Inst...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
I took one of those courses a couple years back, mostly for the discount too, but honestly it stuck with me more than I expected. It wasn't just wildlife stuff - though that was helpful - but also city driving. Like, I n...
RE: car insurance claims confuse me every single time
Yeah, I get what you're saying about calling your own insurer first, but honestly, I've had mixed results with that. Sometimes they're super helpful, other times it feels like they're just reading off a script and not re...