After years with Farmers we just switched to Allstate; almost 50% less on Auto, and close but still savings on home owners. After signing up my local Allstate agent sent me a request for Drivewise. I called up and said I’m not interested in more oversight of my life; she said no worries and thanks for being a new customer.
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LVSteve
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It's amazing just how much lead the girls can pack into those strappy shoes that seem to be made mostly of empty space.
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A buddy of mine had one, and his rate went down. Then they took a trip to Florida and he was keeping up with traffic and his insurance went thru the roof at renewal. Be careful chasing a few dollars.
As for me, if they can find a computer to plug it into they are welcome to it!
As for me, if they can find a computer to plug it into they are welcome to it!
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LVSteve
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People have to understand at which point "keeping up with traffic" becomes speeding. I use 5 over as my standard. If people want to go faster, it's their gas and license. I'll be the guy in the right lane they are passing who will wave cheerfully as they get their ticket a few miles up the 'pike.
twodog max
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No! to many spies out there I need no more. Actually need none
FWIW, the body shops around here have signs posted in their office that state they will not release any vehicle until they receive payment from Allstate. It seems Allstate is really bad about paying off claims. If you search on line, it's a reputation they seem to have nationwide. I'm not sure saving money would make up for not getting your car back in a timely manner.
smoothshooter
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How much of the rate increases there are due to all the illegals driving without licenses, drunk, and without insurance?
I don’t really know. These are screenshots of my 14 day average and a trip to work.
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“USAA uses a phone app:
The USAA SafePilot program offers a chance to earn a discount for your safe driving habits. First, you’ll receive up to a 10% participation discount on your auto insurance policy for enrolling and participating in the USAA SafePilot program. Once you download and set up the USAA SafePilot App, it will automatically begin tracking your driving behavior, starting with a 14-day learning period. The learning period gives you a chance to learn how the app works, and gets to know your driving behaviors, before trips are considered towards your score.
When the learning period ends, you’ll have a fresh start for the remainder of your policy period. After you’ve driven an additional combination of 325 miles and 16 hours, you’ll be able to view your projected household discount of up to 30% for your next policy term.
Participation in the USAA SafePilot program won’t ever raise your premium. It’s simply a way to show you how well you’re driving and help you potentially earn a safe driving discount.
At every policy term renewal, we’ll reset your driving score and give you another fresh start.”
The USAA SafePilot program offers a chance to earn a discount for your safe driving habits. First, you’ll receive up to a 10% participation discount on your auto insurance policy for enrolling and participating in the USAA SafePilot program. Once you download and set up the USAA SafePilot App, it will automatically begin tracking your driving behavior, starting with a 14-day learning period. The learning period gives you a chance to learn how the app works, and gets to know your driving behaviors, before trips are considered towards your score.
When the learning period ends, you’ll have a fresh start for the remainder of your policy period. After you’ve driven an additional combination of 325 miles and 16 hours, you’ll be able to view your projected household discount of up to 30% for your next policy term.
Participation in the USAA SafePilot program won’t ever raise your premium. It’s simply a way to show you how well you’re driving and help you potentially earn a safe driving discount.
At every policy term renewal, we’ll reset your driving score and give you another fresh start.”
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Another thought crossed my mind.
What happens when you take your vehicle to get serviced and they test drive it? Kinda like in the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” when they parked the Ferrari in the parking garage!
Larry
What happens when you take your vehicle to get serviced and they test drive it? Kinda like in the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” when they parked the Ferrari in the parking garage!Larry
One tip to reduce your insurances costs, shop around and change carriers about every 3 years or so.
The companies believe they have you as a 'loyal customer' and take advantage of this loyalty by raising your rates every year.
Make sure you are getting the same, ie exact, coverage since changing a limit or amount can change the rate.
The companies believe they have you as a 'loyal customer' and take advantage of this loyalty by raising your rates every year.
Make sure you are getting the same, ie exact, coverage since changing a limit or amount can change the rate.
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I've been wondering about his cornering, too!
When I lived in the Denver metro area I was insured by the Guy with the Emu lastly. Installed one of those doo-dads for three months. 6 month renewal almost doubled. Went to the good hands people. Up here it's a whole different ball game. And cheap.
Absolutely. 100 would be great. When I first started using it I was in the 90’s. Most times now I don’t think about it until I’m asked for an odometer reading.
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Oldengineer
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I’m extremely spoiled. I’ve been driving Ford owned management lease vehicles for 4 decades and have not had to deal with car insurance. Ford does track my driving habits, etc., but they know we don’t listen to the bean counters. I do think that there might be a double standard — if police were monitored they wouldn’t have insurance! It’s either on or off.
