Honestly, same here. Used to feel like AAA was a safety net, now it’s more like a backup plan. I’ve had better luck with my own jump starter than wait...

Duct tape is basically a rite of passage for Delaware drivers, right? I swear, every time I think I’ve seen it all, some new insurance “fee” pops up. ...

That “cosmetic damage” thing is such a gray area. I had a similar run-in after a hailstorm in Colorado—my Outback looked like it’d been through a war ...

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve done a bunch of road trips with friends, and honestly, I’ve never added anyone for just a weekend or a qu...

Totally get where you're coming from. I’ve had to jump through hoops just to keep my ‘72 Chevelle on the street—sometimes it feels like the city’s mor...

Totally agree with this combo—used it myself on a road trip through Fairbanks last winter. Another underrated tip: check if your insurer offers discou...

Totally agree on the agent thing. A few years back, I had a fender-bender halfway through a cross-country trip (talk about timing...). My Farm Bureau ...

I've had similar experiences lately, especially in more remote spots. AAA used to be my go-to, but after waiting nearly three hours last summer near Y...

Interesting take, but honestly, after a few frustrating experiences with budget dashcams, I've shifted toward investing in higher-end models. Sure, th...

Ugh, that's exactly why I finally caved and got one myself. Had a similar thing happen a couple years back—someone sideswiped me on the highway, then ...

Haha, true enough, but honestly, social media pressure doesn't always pan out. Had a buddy whose claim got denied even with dashcam footage clearly sh...

Totally with you on the paper map thing. I keep one tucked in my glovebox—saved me once when my GPS went haywire in the mountains. Tech's great, but s...

Totally get where you're coming from. Insurance logic can seem pretty backwards sometimes. A couple years back, I had a minor fender-bender in Little ...