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RE: How do they actually decide when a car is “totaled”?

I swear, insurance math is like some dark art. I try to keep up with receipts, but half the time they end up crumpled in my glove box with old fast fo...

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RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas—anyone else struggling?

- Defensive driving discounts? Yeah, they’re real, but don’t expect to buy a new set of tires with the savings. Usually knocks off just enough for a c...

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RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help

- Had a similar thought when I used their roadside help for my ‘72 Chevelle. - They asked for a ton of info—VIN, location, even if I had “aftermarke...

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RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?

I get the skepticism, but I’ve actually seen a couple of military buddies snag some legit deals—especially if they move around a lot and need flexible...

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RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?

- From what I've seen, it's kinda like rolling dice—some insurers freak out, others just shrug and bump it up a bit. - Had a buddy here in Idaho with ...

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RE: Stuck Between State Farm and Farm Bureau—Which One's Better?

Totally agree on the agent thing. A few years back, someone dinged my '68 Mustang at a car show (still hurts to think about it...). My Farm Bureau age...

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RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"

- Glad you found a local insurer that actually pays attention—rare these days, huh? - Big companies definitely seem to lump everyone together. My clas...

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RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"

- Totally agree on the telematics thing—had one installed briefly, and it dinged me every time I had to dodge a pothole or brake for a mongoose dartin...

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RE: Quick Tips for When Your EV Leaves You Stranded

Haha, totally get you. I once borrowed my buddy's EV for a weekend trip—thought I'd planned everything perfectly. Halfway there, the charger I counted...

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RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?

Haha, Snapshot would probably have a meltdown if it tracked my weekend drives in the Mustang... - Tried Progressive once, but their rates jumped afte...

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RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?

Haha, sounds like typical insurance drama. Honestly, I've had similar experiences with a few different companies over the years. My buddy had Geico wh...

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RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?

Can totally relate to that insurance shock... had a buddy go through something similar and thought he was just exaggerating until I saw the numbers my...

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RE: Sneaky Auto Insurance Exclusions You Might've Missed

Totally agree, insurance fine print is a minefield. A couple more sneaky ones I've stumbled across: - Classic car policies often have mileage limits—...

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RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips

Haha, tires are sneaky like that... learned the hard way myself. Another thing I've noticed is ignition components—points, condenser, distributor cap—...

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RE: Just Saved a Bunch by Switching My Car Insurance—Anyone Else Had Luck Recently?

Had a similar experience myself a couple years back: - Saw an ad promising huge savings, figured "why not?" and switched insurers for my classic Must...

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