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RE: When The Other Driver Has No Insurance And Dings Your Car
Honestly, I get the logic behind skipping uninsured motorist property damage if you’re pinching pennies, but I’m not sure it’s always the best call. Repairs can get expensive fast - even a “minor” fender bender on my old...
RE: How picking a “boring” car turned into a wallet win
I get the logic, but honestly, I feel like “boring” cars aren’t always the slam dunk people make them out to be. My family van got dinged in the parking lot twice last year - nobody cared because it’s “just a minivan.” S...
RE: Finding decent car insurance in Delaware without losing your mind
Honestly, I get why people like accident forgiveness, but I’m not totally convinced it’s worth the hype - at least not for everyone. You brought up a good point here: That’s exactly what bugs me about it. I’ve got thr...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
Insurance forms are the worst - seriously, I’ve had to reread sections three times just to figure out what’s actually covered. I totally get why you almost gave up. The whole “full coverage” thing is so misleading too. Y...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I kind of see why they do it. If everyone stacked every deal, the stores would probably lose money fast and then just stop offering any discounts at all. I mean, I’d love to ...
RE: Renting a car: stick with GEICO or pay for the rental company’s insurance?
Honestly, I’m always a little skeptical about just relying on my regular insurance or credit card coverage when renting. I mean, I’ve got GEICO too, and sure, they say you’re covered for rentals, but when you dig into th...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Yeah, that “gray area” is exactly what worries me too. It’s wild how these companies can get away with offering just the bare minimum when you’re between trips. I get why people assume they’re covered - if you’re logged ...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
I get what you’re saying about the convenience factor - having everything in one place definitely makes life easier, especially when you’ve got a couple of cars and a house to keep track of. But I’ve always wondered if t...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
Picking a deductible really does feel like rolling the dice sometimes. I remember when we bought our minivan, I was convinced we’d never need to file a claim - my partner’s a careful driver, and we mostly do school runs ...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I get what you’re saying about the hidden fees - been burned by that with AAA before, too. But honestly, I still lean toward AAA just because their network seems bigger where I live. My insurance’s roadside left me hangi...
RE: When The Other Driver Disappears: Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Action
I get where you’re coming from. I used to roll my eyes at all the “extras” too, especially when money’s tight. But after my wife got rear-ended by someone who just took off, I was glad we had uninsured motorist coverage....
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Totally get that. I’ve been in the same boat - my brother needed my car for work for a month, and I just kept hoping nothing would happen. The thing is, insurance companies love those gray areas. If something had gone wr...
RE: Someone smashed my parked car - deal with insurance or call the cops?
You nailed it about the police report - insurance companies just love their paperwork. I used to think it was overkill too, but after my neighbor’s minivan got sideswiped and the other driver took off, she spent weeks go...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Yeah, I’ve had that happen - one time my neighbor and I both got rear-ended in the same week, same insurance, but my adjuster spent half an hour poking around and hers barely looked at her car. It’s wild how inconsistent...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
I get why you'd say switching providers can sometimes just shuffle your problems around, but honestly, I've had the opposite experience. A couple years ago, when my family car got dinged pretty badly, our insurer gave us...