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RE: Shelter vs. State Farm for home insurance in Missouri - any strong opinions?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same “call center” energy from State Farm. It’s like, you’re just a claim number in a sea of claim numbers. I switched to Shelter a couple years ago after a buddy recommended them - mainly because ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too - some “premium” plans are just fancy wrappers on the same old basics. Had a buddy who thought he was covered for towing, but turns out it was only if he broke down within five miles of his ho...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
I swear, if I had a dollar for every time they blamed “wear and tear,” I could probably afford a better policy. It’s like, yeah, my car’s older, but I’m not out here rally racing it through potholes for fun. I keep every...
RE: What happens if you only carry the bare minimum car insurance in Florida?
Man, this brings back memories of my first “classic” - a ’77 El Camino that was more rust than metal. I was running the bare minimum insurance because, honestly, I figured who’d want to steal it or crash into it? Turns o...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
Ain’t that the truth. I swear, dealing with car insurance is like spinning a roulette wheel - except the prize is either “we’ll take care of it” or “please fax us your birth certificate, high school yearbook, and a lock ...
RE: Car insurance in Wyoming: who actually treats you right?
I hear you - my glove box is basically a filing cabinet at this point. Once found a granola bar from 2017 in there too, so you never know what you’ll need in an emergency. As for bundling, same here. Barely saved me enou...
RE: anyone else feel like AAA insurance isn't what it used to be?
I hear you on the “digital wild goose chase” - the AAA app’s tracking reminds me of those old GPS units that would randomly send you into a cornfield. But honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience with their roadside he...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Can confirm, the minimums are basically just enough to say you have insurance, not enough to actually cover anything that goes wrong. Had a buddy with a ‘69 Mustang (real beauty, but not exactly Tesla-level tech) get rea...
RE: When The Other Driver Disappears: Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Action
I hear you on the add-ons creeping up. I used to think uninsured motorist was just another way for the insurance folks to squeeze a few more bucks out of me, but then my buddy got sideswiped by someone who took off faste...
RE: Finding budget-friendly auto insurance in Alabama: my step-by-step
I get wanting to talk to a real person, but man, I’ve had some local agents try to sell me every add-on under the sun. One guy tried to convince me my ‘72 Chevelle needed “comprehensive roadside ballet coverage” - whatev...
RE: little-known ways to snag cheaper insurance in Alaska
Ain’t that the truth. I tried to argue once that moving my old Camaro ten feet to rotate the tires wasn’t “driving,” but nope - agent said if it’s on pavement and moving, it counts. Gotta love those technicalities. I did...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
Man, I feel this. My glove box is basically a time capsule of expired insurance cards and fast food napkins. I’ve had officers just glance at the date and wave me on, but I’ve also had one who squinted at it like he was ...
RE: saving cash on insurance when you're young and broke
Yeah, bundling never did much for me either. I tried it once thinking I'd hit the jackpot, but ended up saving like... enough for half a tank of gas? Also, no way I'm letting an app judge my driving - my classic Mustang ...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Haha, reading your experience makes me appreciate my old-school '68 Mustang even more. The fanciest sensor I've got is my backside hitting the seat when I park too close. 😂 Seriously though, I get what you're sa...
RE: quick heads-up on Arkansas auto insurance basics
Man, reading your story gave me flashbacks to my own insurance nightmare. A few years ago, a buddy of mine borrowed my '68 Mustang for a quick run to the store - big mistake on my part, honestly. He barely made it out of...