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RE: Is gap insurance worth it for new cars in Hawaii?
Is gap insurance worth it for new cars in Hawaii? I hear you on the “Hawaii car market is weird” thing - it’s like the rules just don’t apply here. I’ve always been a bit skeptical about gap insurance, to be honest. My ...
RE: How did you feel after your first accident and dealing with insurance?
Yeah, I hear you on the insurance runaround. It’s almost like they’re banking on people getting frustrated and dropping the claim. I started scanning everything and emailing it to myself, just in case something “gets los...
RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
I get that’s how the policy reads, but honestly, it still feels like a loophole for insurers to pay out less. If I put $2k into mods and have receipts, why shouldn’t that count? Just seems like a convenient technicality ...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
Extra insurance always feels like a scam until you’re the one with a cracked windshield and a rental company breathing down your neck. I get what you mean about the “off-pavement” thing being a gray area - That’s exactl...
RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?
I get where you’re coming from, but I still wonder if the extra coverage is always worth it for everyone. Like, yeah, the minimum doesn’t cover your own car or uninsured drivers, but if you’re driving an older car that’s...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Little-Known Ways To Snag Cheaper Insurance In Alaska Yeah, I hear you on the lay-up - it sounds good in theory, but in practice it’s just a pain. I tried it once and ended up regretting it when I needed to use my truck...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
That’s the part that gets me - why is a digital report card not “official” enough in 2024? I get that they want to avoid fraud, but it feels like they’re stuck in the stone age. I wonder if it’s just a way to make people...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s *always* about the company over the bundle, even with pricier cars. Maybe it’s just an Alaska thing, but I’ve actually had some luck bundling my home and...
RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota - help me figure this out
I hear you on the digital insurance thing - it’s just so much easier than rifling through a pile of crumpled papers. But I’m still a little wary. South Dakota law technically allows digital proof, but I’ve heard stories ...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Yeah, totally get where you're coming from on the mileage tracking apps. I've been tempted a few times because the savings seem appealing, but something always holds me back. Like you said, insurers can be sneaky about p...