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thomasp42
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RE: Does an occasional family borrower need to be listed on the policy?
The household-member versus visiting-relative distinction is worth asking about directly. Have the insurer confirm whether either borrower must be listed under this policy, especially if they have regular access; permiss...
RE: Saving cash just for driving less? Didn’t think it was real
I get where you’re coming from. I’ve got a couple of older cars I only take out on weekends, and the idea of paying full price for insurance when they barely leave the garage always bugged me. The monitoring thing seemed...
RE: Why does my zip code make my car insurance so expensive?
Happened to me when I moved my old Mustang across town - same car, same habits, but suddenly my premium dropped like $200 a year. It’s nuts how much a zip code can change things. Doesn’t feel super fair, honestly, but I ...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
I hear you on the perks, especially glass coverage - USAA does seem to make that less of a hassle than most. But I gotta say, my experience was a little less smooth. When I tried bundling my '72 Chevelle with my daily, t...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
Yeah, those under-25 fees are brutal. I remember thinking my first quote was a typo. Family plan saved me a ton, but you’re right - those random exclusions can sneak up on you. I once found out my policy didn’t cover “mo...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience with bundling - USAA gave me a decent discount when I put my daily driver and house together. Didn’t really help with my classic, though. As for H...
RE: SCORED A SWEET DEAL ON INSURANCE THANKS TO MILITARY DISCOUNT
Right? Drives me nuts. I had a shop once refuse to accept a PDF of my classic’s registration because they “needed the original.” Meanwhile, the actual paper was so faded you could barely read the VIN. Makes zero sense. ...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Yeah, glove box clutter just comes with the territory, especially if you’re driving anything older than a decade. I’ve had officers squint at my faded insurance card more than once, but at least they never questioned it....
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve always leaned toward the lower deductible too, especially after seeing what a single fender bender can cost. Even with classic cars, just finding parts can get pricey fast. Sometimes it’s just not ...