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rscott69
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RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from about trust being a big deal, but I’d actually argue that legal trouble - especially with insurance fraud - can be way more damaging in the long run, even compared to losing someo...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
Those fine-print restrictions are sneaky. I almost got caught out once too - my “occasional use” policy had a clause about not parking overnight anywhere but my home address. Here’s what I do now: 1) Read every line of t...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Honestly, I used to just let friends drive under permissive use to save money, but after a close call with a claim that almost got denied, I changed my tune. If someone’s driving your car regularly, it’s just safer (and ...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
That’s exactly what gets me about these tracking devices. They don’t know the difference between defensive driving and reckless moves. I’ve started keeping a little log of when the tech dings me, just in case I need to d...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
I hear you on the coffee disasters - my glove box still smells like a latte from last year’s mishap. I’m with you on redundancy, but I’d be careful with that thumb drive. Those things can get lost or fried in the heat, e...
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.
Yeah, that “full coverage” label is super misleading. I always tell people: step 1, actually read your policy (painful, but worth it). Step 2, check if you’ve got comprehensive - it’s the only thing that covers stuff lik...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
I totally get not wanting to carry extra paper around - keeping track of stuff just for “what if” scenarios can feel like overkill. But here’s how I look at it, especially since I’m always thinking about saving a buck or...
RE: Are those price-checker sites actually reliable?
Yeah, tires are notorious for that. I've found it helps to ask specifically if the price includes mounting and balancing... shops love sneaking those extras in. Ever had luck negotiating tire disposal fees down?