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RE: How bad does a DUI mess up car insurance in Michigan?
Honestly, Michigan’s insurance system is brutal if you’ve got a DUI on your record. I’ve been driving here for decades and I’ve seen friends and family go through it - there’s just no easy way around the penalty. The SR-...
RE: How is ACV not just a fancy way to pay us less?
Couldn’t agree more - ACV always feels like a moving target. That’s exactly it. I’ve had cars totaled and the payout was never close to what it’d cost to actually replace them. It’s frustrating, especially when you take...
RE: Deciding between just liability or going all-in with full coverage on Liberty Mutual
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve seen too many friends get burned by “hoping for the best.” One deer jumps out or some distracted driver rear-ends you, and suddenly that “savings” is gone in a flash. I ...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
That’s exactly it. I’ve rented in Montana a couple times, and honestly, I just bite the bullet and get the extra insurance. Credit card coverage always sounds good until you’re dealing with paperwork and “loss of use” fe...
RE: Saving a few bucks on insuring your vintage ride
I’ve actually wrestled with this exact thing. My ‘97 pickup isn’t a showpiece, but it’s got sentimental value and finding parts is a nightmare. I kept collision on it longer than most people would, just because I knew if...
RE: Saving a few bucks on insuring your vintage ride
Couldn’t agree more about the “rules” feeling made up. I’ve had my share of run-ins with insurance nitpicking - one time they tried to deny a claim because my car was parked “too close” to a tree, whatever that means. Do...
RE: USAA vs State Farm: which claims process is less of a headache?
I get what you mean about missing the days when a fender bender just meant a little paint and maybe a new bumper. I had an old Corolla for years - nothing fancy, just reliable. The one time I got rear-ended, the adjuster...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same mess. One time, I tried to use my points and a mailer coupon, and the cashier just shrugged and said, “Let’s see what the computer does.” Not exactly reassuring when you’re trying to plan ahe...
RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?
Honestly, I do read the fine print - learned the hard way after a friend got dinged for “unapproved use” on a forest service road. In Montana, a lot of rental companies really do mean paved only, and they’ll use any excu...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
I hear you on the trackers. I tried one last winter, thinking it’d help with my premium, but it just stressed me out. Out here, you’re dodging deer, potholes, and the occasional combine - none of which those things seem ...
RE: Confused about Illinois car insurance rules - anyone else?
Yeah, it’s wild how out of touch those limits are. I remember when $30/day actually covered a basic rental, but now? Not even close. I’ve asked my agent about bumping it up and, surprise, it’s just more money tacked onto...