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RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
Trust really does feel like a one-way street sometimes. People act like one mistake defines you, even if you own it and fix it right away. I’ve seen it in my own circles - someone forgets to file a report or messes up a ...
RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
Funny thing, I went “boring” once thinking I’d save a ton, but my insurance barely budged. Turns out my zip code and the fact that I park on the street mattered more than the car itself. Meanwhile, my friend’s got a flas...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
Can definitely relate to that. Every time I rent something fancier than my usual ride, I get the hard sell for every possible insurance add-on. I always wonder if they're secretly hoping I'll panic because of the car's s...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a different experience with aftermarket panels - at least the higher-end ones. Maybe it’s just luck, or maybe it’s the shops I’ve used, but I’ve had a couple repairs ...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Moved my car from Montrose to River Oaks and my rate actually went up, which surprised me. I figured the “nicer” area would mean less risk, but apparently not for my model. Maybe it’s the higher value cars in the area? O...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Totally agree with this. I’ve bounced between both, and honestly, neither has been “set it and forget it” for me. I get the frustration with Progressive’s rate creep - had the same thing happen after my first year, even ...
RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?
Interesting point - makes me wonder if it's a similar story for other advertised discounts, like bundling home and auto. I've always assumed I'd save a lot by combining policies, but when I actually ran the numbers, it w...
RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?
Yeah, totally get what you're saying. Did a similar defensive driving course myself a while back - way better than those online checkbox things insurers push. Actually learned some useful stuff about handling skids and e...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
Yeah, totally get your point about paper copies being reliable, but honestly I've been using digital insurance proofs for years without any real issues. Maybe I've just been lucky? I do keep a charger in my car though, j...
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.
Interesting perspective, but doesn't that leave you a bit uneasy? I get the math behind dropping comprehensive on older cars, but hail damage can be brutal - saw a friend's Accord get totaled by golf-ball-sized hail a co...
RE: insurance denied my claim - what would you do?
Yeah, I hear you on that. Had a similar headache last year with my Audi S7. Hit a pothole hard enough to crack one of my wheels - thought it'd be straightforward, but insurance initially called it "wear and tear" instead...