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RE: Choosing between basic liability and full coverage for your first car - what did you go with?
I hear you, but I’ll be honest - after my minivan got sideswiped in a grocery store parking lot (and the other driver just took off), I was glad I had full coverage. The payout wasn’t huge, but it covered enough to keep ...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Tell me about it. I swear, every time I think I’ve got “full coverage,” I find out it’s missing something random - like the time a rock nailed my windshield and suddenly “glass isn’t included.” My agent probably knows my...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
Yeah, I had a similar run-in. Tried pulling up my insurance app and the cop just stared at me like I was about to launch a drone. Honestly, I just keep the paper in a Ziploc bag now. Not fancy, but it’s survived spilled ...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
That’s what I’m thinking too. Had a buddy try to show a photo once and the trooper just shook his head - didn’t care. I keep a paper card in the sun visor now. Curious, has anyone actually had luck with just the insuranc...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I’ve had to wedge my phone between the steering wheel and the dash just to get a shot where you can actually read the numbers. The glare is brutal, especially on sunny days. Honestly, I wish they’d just let us text in th...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
I get wanting to jump ship, but honestly, I tried switching a couple times and the “new customer” rates just crept up after a year anyway. Ended up back at GEICO because the hassle wasn’t worth it. Maybe they’re all just...
RE: Cutting my car insurance bill in half - didn’t think it was possible here
Had a similar moment with our old minivan. Kept paying for collision and comprehensive way past the point it made sense, just because I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of changing it. Once I finally dropped it, I kic...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
Honestly, mine never really dropped much. I went three years squeaky clean - no tickets, no fender benders - and the best I got was a tiny discount that barely covered coffee for a week. Feels like they just stop raising...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
Couldn’t agree more. I had a fender bender with my minivan last fall - nothing fancy, just a family hauler, but still a pain to be without. USAA kept sending me those “we’re reviewing your claim” emails every other day. ...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Yeah, I hear you. We’ve had AAA for years - mostly because my wife insists it’s “peace of mind” - but honestly, I’ve noticed the same thing. Used to be, you’d call and someone would show up pretty quick, no drama. Lately...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
Honestly, I’ve had to repeat myself with both. State Farm was worse, though - felt like every call started from scratch. With USAA, at least the notes seemed to follow me, but I still had to re-explain a couple times. Ma...
RE: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers
Honestly, I get the whole “keep a folder” thing, but sometimes I think we’re just making it easier for these companies to keep moving the goalposts. Last year, I spent an hour on hold just to find out their “good student...
RE: Would your insurance hold up if your EV battery suddenly failed?
Never had to do a full battery replacement myself (knock on wood), but I’ve definitely sweated over the fine print. The dealership made it sound like the warranty would cover anything short of me driving into a lake, but...
RE: stuck between Geico and Progressive in NY, thoughts?
Honestly, I hear you on the paperwork. - been there, done that, and I swear I aged a year just filling out forms. But I’m not sure it’s always worth it. My cousin swears by his “guy” at the local shop, but when I tried ...