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RE: Choosing between basic liability and full coverage for your first car - what did you go with?
Honestly, I’ve been there too - my first car was worth less than my phone, so I figured liability was all it needed. Then a hailstorm turned it into a golf ball overnight. At the time, I thought, “Well, that’s character....
RE: Letting Friends Borrow Your Car in NY - What Insurance Actually Covers?
I’ve been down this road before - literally and figuratively. My cousin “borrowed” my car a few times last year, and when I called my insurer to clarify, I got the same runaround. They tossed out phrases like “reasonable...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Title: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident? That “gray area” is basically where insurance companies go to play hide-and-seek with your claim. You’re right, the moment you f...
RE: How I managed to stack discounts for military student drivers
Tell me about it. I’ve got a folder labeled “Important Car Stuff” that’s mostly just random insurance forms and printouts. For all the talk about going paperless, my glovebox still looks like a filing cabinet. But hey, i...
RE: CLASSIC CAR STORAGE: ARE NEW CITY RULES GOING TOO FAR?
I hear you - trying to figure out what counts as “secure storage” is like playing insurance bingo. Years ago, I had an agent tell me my carport was fine as long as I put a tarp over the Camaro. Next guy wanted a steel-re...
RE: just saw a story about a guy in Kansas whose car got totaled by hail, and turns out his insurance didn't cover it.
Had to laugh at the “menu” comparison - so true. I used to think “full coverage” meant my car was basically wrapped in bubble wrap, but nope. Learned that the hard way when my ‘68 Mustang got dinged by hail and all I ha...
RE: Can Military Folks Really Get Cheaper Insurance Rates?
Pretty sure weather plays a sneaky role in premiums. I lived in Michigan for years, and every winter my insurance renewal felt like a subtle reminder that sliding gracefully into snowbanks isn't exactly a marketable skil...
RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts
Totally get where you're coming from. I've bounced between big and small insurers myself, and honestly, it's always felt like a roll of the dice. Had one regional insurer that was fantastic - until I moved counties and s...
RE: finally found an insurance company in CA that doesn't drive me nuts
Totally agree on asking upfront about OEM vs aftermarket - learned that the hard way myself. Had a smaller insurer years ago, and while their customer service was surprisingly good, their parts network...let's just say m...
RE: bumped someone's car lightly, no visible damage - should I report?
Had a similar run-in myself - nudged a friend's car backing out of their driveway, no scratch or dent in sight. Thought I'd dodged a bullet until they mentioned their rear camera started flickering randomly afterward. En...