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RE: How long does a defensive-driving discount stick around?
The certificate’s validity and the discount period aren’t necessarily the same thing. A discount might end after a set interval unless you take another course, even if your original certificate doesn’t have the same expi...
RE: Avoiding hefty fines for driving without insurance in OK - how I do it, but is there a better way?
I hear you about the sun - my last set of registration docs literally fused together in the glove box. I keep digital copies on my phone, but honestly, with the cars I drive, I don’t want to give any reason for extra scr...
RE: Running out of gas and waiting forever for help
I totally get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had roadside assistance take over three hours once - middle of nowhere, middle of the night, and in a brand-new S-Class, no less. Ever since then, I just keep a f...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Had a similar run-in last fall - brand new S-Class, and a buck just bolted out at dusk. My insurance (Chubb) wasn’t the cheapest, but they handled everything fast and didn’t nickel-and-dime me on OEM parts. Honestly, I’d...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout? That made me laugh, because I’ve definitely tried every browser trick in the book too. Clearing cookies, switching devices, even asking my wife to try on her account...
RE: Which Roadside Help Would You Trust More: AAA or Your Insurance Company?
I’ve had AAA for years, mostly because I drive a car that’s not exactly cheap to fix if something goes wrong. In my experience, they do tend to show up faster than my old insurance roadside did - especially in weird spot...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I hear you, but honestly, I’ve always leaned toward the higher deductible, especially with pricier cars. The premium difference for me was huge, and in the rare case something went wrong, I just tapped into my rainy day ...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Had a similar thing happen at a dealership, actually. Tried to use a loyalty reward and a manufacturer coupon on a service - system just froze up. The tech guy said, “It’s not that we don’t want to, it’s that the softwar...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
Title: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed That paint color thing gets me every time. I remember a few years back, I had my ‘89 560SL resprayed in a deep metallic blue - definitely wasn’t a factory option, but it ...
RE: WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE?
WHEN DOES PAYING EXTRA FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE ON AUTO POLICIES MAKE SENSE? Yeah, I hear you on the “fire extinguisher” analogy. Had a friend get rear-ended in his E-Class - minor fender bender, but the ER bill was wild be...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
That garage parking discount is real - my insurer wanted timestamped photos of my car in the garage during a snowstorm last year. Felt like overkill, but when you’re insuring something with a German badge, every bit help...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
Had a similar experience myself a couple years back when my car broke down near Napa Valley. It was peak tourist season, wineries packed, roads jammed... you know how it goes. Called AAA expecting quick service - ended u...