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RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?

I hear you on that. It’s like seatbelts—annoying till you need them. I’ve had more than one person try to claim “my garage is Fort Knox” but then can’...

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RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC—stick with big names or go local?

Those “permanently attached” debates are the bane of my existence—don’t even get me started on what counts as an accessory versus a fixture. I’ve had ...

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RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.

That “bubble wrap” image is spot on—if only it worked that way, right? I’ve seen so many folks surprised by what’s actually covered. Hail’s a classic ...

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RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?

You're spot on about classic cars not being the main culprits here. Honestly, most classic car owners I know treat their vehicles like prized family h...

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RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?

Interesting point on regular use saving maintenance costs—I can definitely relate. A few years back, I inherited my uncle's old Mustang, a real beauty...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

Had a similar experience myself—thought collision covered everything until a raccoon decided to test my brakes. Turns out animal collisions typically ...

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RE: Finally figured out my state's minimum car insurance rules and saved some cash

Most insurance roadside assistance I've dealt with usually follows the car, not the driver. Learned that the hard way when I borrowed my buddy's ancie...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

I once asked about a hypothetical involving a deer, icy roads, and a mailbox (long story...) and the rep chuckled, paused, then said, "Let's just hope...

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RE: Insurance headaches for risky drivers in NC—stick with big names or go local?

I've seen this happen more times than I can count. Big insurers can be great until you actually need them, then suddenly you're on hold for eternity l...

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RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?

Good call on the transparency issue. Reminds me of when I had a minor accident—just a cracked bumper, nothing dramatic. Filed a small PIP claim thinki...

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RE: Quick Tips for When Your EV Leaves You Stranded

Most insurers I've dealt with lately do offer roadside assistance as an add-on rather than standard, especially for EVs. It's worth double-checking yo...

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RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips

Glad I'm not the only one who worries about that! I've seen too many claims cross my desk involving sneaky rust issues from moisture trapped under car...

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RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota—help me figure this out

Couldn't agree more—seen this scenario play out plenty of times. People underestimate how much insurers love their paperwork until they're knee-deep i...

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RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips

I've seen a few claims involving those reinforced belts snapping just as easily as OEM ones—usually at the worst possible moment, like halfway to gran...

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RE: Just got hit with higher car insurance—here's how I handled it

Bundling can definitely help, but honestly, it's not always the magic bullet people think it is. I've seen plenty of cases where bundling actually lim...

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