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RE: Which address counts as a luxury car’s main garaging location?
Along with the two residences, include the car’s registration state and where its regular drivers live. Those details may affect whether the insurer can keep it on a Florida policy, so an address change alone might not b...
RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
Yeah, I’ve been through this circus too - lost a modded WRX a couple years back. Had receipts for every bolt-on, but the adjuster just shrugged and stuck to “stock value.” Only thing they acknowledged was my aftermarket ...
RE: Finally found a decent insurance deal as a newbie driver
Man, I know that feeling all too well. I’ve had more tickets than I care to admit (rookie mistakes, mostly), so my rates are already through the roof. Tried pay-per-mile once, and every time I hit the brakes a little har...
RE: Getting Lost in the Maze of Uber and Lyft Insurance Rules
I get what you’re saying about more rules just making things worse, but honestly, I’d take a standard policy over this current chaos. At least then we’d know where we stand, right? Right now it’s like, “are you covered o...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Man, I feel you on the “pop quiz” panic. Every time those lights hit behind me, my brain just empties out - like, I suddenly forget which pocket even has my wallet. That hologram thing threw me off too. First time I saw ...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I’ve definitely run into the timestamp thing with my insurer. They started asking for a photo of the odometer with a newspaper or something showing the date, which felt a little old-school, but I guess it’s their way of ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Yeah, the “garage queen” thing never seems to register with them. I’ve got a couple tickets on my record, so I get hit even harder - doesn’t matter if I barely drive. The loyalty discount is a joke, honestly. I switched ...
RE: Classic car insurance and the annual mileage cap - worth it?
Mileage caps are such a pain, honestly. I get why the insurance companies do it, but for folks who actually drive their classics more than just to the local show, it’s like you’re being punished for enjoying your own car...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Totally get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience with mileage-based plans. I drive a lot for work (and yeah, my record isn’t spotless), so the regular plans just kept hiking my rates. ...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I get the frustration, but I’m not sure it’s just the app or staffing. Traffic’s gotten worse, and I’ve noticed more people using roadside services in general. Last time I called, the guy said he’d already done six jumps...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I’ve had my fair share of “close calls” too - one time a truck kicked up a rock and left a chip dead center on the glass. Didn’t have coverage, but got lucky with the rent...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
I’ve had both Geico and Progressive here in NY (not by choice, my rates just kept jumping around), and honestly, neither one is going to win a race for fastest payout. It’s like they’re both stuck in the same slow-motion...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
Haha, same here - my glovebox is a disaster zone. I always wonder if the digital proof thing is more hassle than it’s worth, though. Like, what happens if your phone’s dead or you can’t get a signal? Has anyone actually ...
RE: WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE?
Totally get what you mean about the financial Jenga tower - insurance can feel like a never-ending stack of “just in case” add-ons. I used to think med pay was pointless since my health insurance is decent, but after a f...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, pay-per-mile didn’t work out for me at all. I drive more than I thought - commuting, random errands, late-night food runs... it adds up fast. My rate ended up higher than a r...