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skye74
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RE: Deductibles and premiums - what's the real deal?
Couldn’t agree more - paying those higher premiums feels like tossing cash into a black hole most years. I’d rather roll the dice and keep my road trip snack fund healthy. Honestly, I’ve had my share of close calls (than...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Yeah, been there - thought I was saving money skipping the “extras” until I locked my keys in the car on a camping trip. For me, it’s like Murphy’s Law: the year I drop coverage is the year I need it. Curious - does any...
RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
Yeah, I totally hear you on the peace of mind thing. I once tried to be "smart" and picked a high deductible because I figured, hey, I'm a careful driver, what could go wrong? Fast forward to me getting rear-ended at a s...
RE: Hypothetical Car Accident: How Does PIP Insurance Actually Work?
You're definitely right about people not checking their coverage enough. I mean, most of us spend more time picking road trip snacks than reviewing our insurance details...guilty as charged here. Had a buddy who thought ...
RE: My insurance nightmare in Rhode Island traffic court
Honestly, dealership quotes always seem a bit inflated to me...like they're pricing in the free coffee and donuts. 😂 I went independent once and got a noticeably higher valuation. Insurance grumbled but eventuall...
RE: how bad would insurance spike after a DUI in Idaho?
Yeah, that's usually the catch. My buddy switched to a smaller insurer after his DUI, and honestly, he didn't notice much difference in coverage quality. But customer service? Let's just say he got real familiar with hol...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Totally get that uneasy feeling - been there myself. Although to be honest, if there's genuinely zero damage, I probably wouldn't stress too much...life's complicated enough. Curious though, anyone ever had someone leave...
RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts
Totally with you on those theft stats - feels like they're pulled from some mysterious black box. I swear, every time I renew, they act like my old camper van is some hot-ticket item for thieves. Like, seriously? The onl...
RE: keeping your vintage ride running smooth on long trips
Honestly, polyurethane's solid stuff, but man, ever try removing it later? Nightmare fuel. I've actually had decent luck with marine-grade adhesives - flexible enough for vibrations and less of a headache if you change y...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
Yeah, accident forgiveness saved my butt after a deer decided to play chicken with me near Columbus. Didn't see any rate hikes directly, but like you said, insurers always find sneaky ways to inch premiums up anyway...st...
RE: got caught up in fraud trouble - what happens next?
Had a similar thing happen to me last summer. I was on a road trip - middle of nowhere, tiny gas station in Wyoming - and my card gets declined. I'm standing there, tank nearly empty, trying not to panic while the cashie...