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RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
I’m right there with you about the price jump. When my daughter got her license, our insurance almost doubled with her on the family plan. I’ve wondered about umbrella coverage too, but honestly, does it really get used ...
RE: Running out of gas and waiting forever for help
I totally get where you’re coming from - being stuck in the cold with no gas sounds like a nightmare. I’ve always wondered, though, does keeping the tank above half really make that much difference for most folks? I mean...
RE: Getting Cheaper Car Insurance by Proving You Drive Less
I get what you mean about life not fitting into neat boxes. Last year, we barely used our car except for groceries and the odd weekend trip. Then suddenly, my kid joined a sports team and we were driving all over the pla...
RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
I totally get what you mean about the “peace of mind” thing sometimes just being a pricey add-on. I’ve wondered about this myself, especially since my credit card supposedly covers rentals too. But then I start thinking ...
RE: Getting caught without car insurance in Iowa is no joke
Honestly, I still don’t get why there isn’t a better system for this. Like, we have digital wallets and boarding passes for flights, but insurance is stuck in the past? I always keep the paper in my glove box just in cas...
RE: Adding a teen driver in Hawaii: bundle with parents or separate policy?
That’s interesting - did you find the coverage was still decent when you did that? I’ve always wondered if putting a teen on their own policy means they get stuck with way higher deductibles or less coverage. We tried bu...
RE: Why does insurance cost more in Houston than Austin or Dallas?
Yeah, the zip code thing gets me too. I moved just a few blocks over last year and my rate changed, even though nothing else did. Does anyone know if it’s just about crime stats, or do they factor in stuff like accident ...