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RE: Can maintenance records overturn a denial for alleged poor vehicle maintenance?
The manufacturer’s interval is a useful benchmark, but an overdue oil change or inspection does not by itself prove it caused the failed component. The mechanic’s opinion should connect three separate points: what servi...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I’ve wondered about that too - my old ‘72 Cutlass sits in the garage most weeks, and I’d love if the app rewarded me for not racking up miles. From what I’ve seen, some of them do factor in total mileage, but it’s mostly...
RE: Dealing with car insurance headaches in MA - any tips?
I know what you mean - learned that lesson the hard way with my old ’68 Mustang. Got rear-ended, and insurance covered a rental that was basically a shoebox on wheels. Ever since, I always ask for specifics about coverag...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience with a smaller specialty insurer. I was nervous at first - my ‘72 Chevelle isn’t exactly “standard issue” - but they actually walked me throu...
RE: SHOP AROUND OR STICK WITH THE FIRST DECENT QUOTE?
Couldn’t agree more - been burned myself by not reading the fine print on a “great deal” for my ‘68 Mustang. Turns out, they didn’t cover glass or trim, which cost me way more in the long run. Now I compare every line, e...