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richardl80
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RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I totally get the magnifying glass thing. Last semester, I thought I had “full” roadside coverage, but when my car battery died in the Target parking lot, turns out jump starts weren’t included. Learned real quick to che...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
I’ve always wondered about that “loss of use” thing - like, how do you even know if the rental company’s being fair about the downtime? I mean, what if they just let the car sit around for a week before even starting rep...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I just did this last week after my renewal email made me choke on my cereal. Here’s what I did, step-by-step, in case it helps: 1. Pulled up my current policy and compared it to last year’s. Turns out, I had “emergency ...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Definitely get that “pop quiz” feeling whenever I’m asked for paperwork. It’s like, I know I have it... somewhere. My instructor actually suggested keeping a digital copy on my phone, just in case, but I still panic and ...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Title: Trust Feels Harder to Rebuild Than a Legal Record I actually had a weirdly similar situation happen in my driving class, of all places. One of the students got caught cheating on a written test - nothing major, j...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
Honestly, I’ve always wondered how much those “free” roadside assistance deals are actually worth. Like, if you’re paying for insurance and it says roadside is included, shouldn’t it just cover what you need? The fine pr...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
I actually watched something like this play out at my old job. One guy got caught up in a compliance mess - nothing criminal, but it looked sketchy. He owned up to it, apologized, and just kept showing up, doing the work...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Honestly, that’s what freaks me out about high deductibles. I keep thinking, “Sure, I’ll save money... unless something actually happens.” But then again, if you never have an accident, you’re just paying more each month...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
I’ve definitely wondered about that too. It feels like there’s always some hidden rule you only find out about after the fact. Here’s how I try to keep my bases covered (still learning, so take this with a grain of salt)...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance in Hawaii when you're labeled "high-risk"
Yeah, I had a similar experience when I tried telematics here in Honolulu. Every time I'd brake suddenly to avoid someone cutting me off on Nimitz, my score dropped. Seems like the system punishes defensive driving...doe...
RE: quick heads-up on Arkansas auto insurance basics
You make some good points, but I'm still a bit unsure about the moderate deductible thing. As a newer driver, I'm thinking that even if my car isn't worth a ton, repairs can add up fast if something happens. Wouldn't it ...