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robertl73
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RE: Choosing between basic liability and full coverage for your first car - what did you go with?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think liability was enough, but after seeing a buddy get rear-ended and then stuck with a huge repair bill, I switched to full coverage. It’s not cheap, but honestl...
RE: Letting teens borrow your car: add them to insurance or just trust the policy?
Yeah, that “wallet pain” is real - my rates jumped when I added my little cousin. Still, I’d rather pay a bit more than stress about what happens if there’s an accident and the insurance company finds out he wasn’t liste...
RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
That’s exactly how I look at it too - predictable pain is better than a nasty surprise. I’ve had friends get stuck with those huge wind/hail deductibles and it’s brutal, especially after a bad storm season. Have you ever...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Honestly, I get what you’re saying about the fine print, but I kinda feel like it’s on us to double-check too. I used to just trust my agent, but now I read every little clause - boring, but saved me from a nasty surpris...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Yeah, that part really gets under my skin. I swear, every time I’m at a stoplight in Midtown or Montrose, I’m just hoping nobody rear-ends me and takes off. It’s wild how common it is here compared to other cities I’ve l...
RE: Digital Forms Vs. Old-School Paper: Which Makes Claims Smoother?
Digital forms are great when they work, but I’ve been in the same boat - middle of nowhere, spotty service, and suddenly you’re back to scribbling notes on whatever scrap you can find. I always keep a pen and a couple cl...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Yeah, roadside assistance is one of those things you never think much about until you’re stranded somewhere weird and the bill hits. I’ve actually had some luck haggling with local agents - sometimes they’ll toss in an e...