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RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
You nailed it - there are a few unicorn agents out there who actually care, and when you find one, you hang on tight. I’ve seen some agents go to bat for their clients, even if it means a few extra headaches for me on th...
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.
You’re not being paranoid - unless you’re also checking the sky for falling frogs, in which case, maybe. But seriously, after seeing what hail can do to a car (think golf balls with a grudge), I’d say it’s not overkill t...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, the price creep is annoying, but I’ve seen what a single tow bill looks like and it’s not pretty. I do wish they’d let us pick and choose perks - like, I don’t need trip interruption coverage, just get me off the s...
RE: Little-known trick with Progressive’s roadside help
I swear, using a tire inflator feels like I’m about to launch a rocket. The pressure gauge jumps around and I’m just hoping I don’t end up with a tire-shaped balloon. Overfilling paranoia is real - one time I got so nerv...
RE: Finally figured out how car insurance works in no-fault states
Dashcams are definitely handy, but you're right - they don't magically solve everything. Working in claims, I've seen my fair share of dashcam footage, and honestly, most times it's just a shaky video of someone's commut...
RE: My insurance nightmare in Rhode Island traffic court
Yeah, insurers can be a special breed sometimes... I've seen cases where they practically asked for a DNA sample just to prove a fender bender. Keep pushing though, sounds like you've got them cornered with that footage.