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toby_nelson
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RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Couldn’t agree more about the tracking apps. I tried one for a discount and it dinged me for “hard braking” every time someone swerved in front of me on 610. It’s like they don’t factor in Houston traffic at all. And the...
RE: WHY DOES PAYING MONTHLY COST MORE THAN PAYING ANNUALLY?
I’ve had the same gripe, honestly. I remember one year I did the math and realized I was paying almost $80 more just for splitting it up. I get the “loaning” logic, but it stings. What gets me is, with stuff like streami...
RE: Getting Lost in the Maze of Uber and Lyft Insurance Rules
That “app on, no passenger” gap tripped up a buddy of mine last year - he thought he was good because he had full coverage, but his insurer flat-out denied the claim after a fender bender. It’s wild how something as simp...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
I get the concern, but honestly, I’ve rented in Montana a few times and never bothered with the extra insurance. My regular policy covered me, and I just drove a bit more carefully on those gravel roads. Maybe I’ve just ...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I know exactly what you mean about those apps overreacting. I had one flag me for “hard braking” when a squirrel darted out in front of me - like, what was I supposed to do, just keep going? It’s wild how little context ...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Had something similar happen, actually - wasn’t an accident, but my insurer flagged me after I called to ask about rideshare coverage “just in case.” Next renewal, premium shot up and they started asking way more questio...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve had USAA for my daily drivers and house for years - never had a real complaint about their service, but when it came to my ‘72 Bronco, it was a whole different ballgame. I remember cal...
RE: Weighing legal trouble vs. losing trust: which is worse after fraud?
I’ve noticed the same thing - once someone gets a reputation for being shady, it sticks way longer than any official punishment. Years ago, I worked with a guy who got caught using the company van for personal errands. H...
RE: Letting friends drive your car in MN: better to add them or rely on permissive use?
Had a similar chat with my insurer a couple years back after my neighbor needed to borrow my car for a weekend. They echoed what you heard - occasional use is fine, but “regular” is where it gets fuzzy. I actually asked ...
RE: What to do when the other driver has no insurance
I hear you - trusting a handshake after a fender bender always seemed risky to me. Years ago, I got rear-ended and the guy tried to just give me his number and leave. I insisted on calling the cops, which felt awkward, b...