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Brown Water
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Why even have insurance then?

Posted: 02/11/2026 at 04:20 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stork)

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To file an auto insurance claim or not?
HokieGator 02/11/26 03:14 PM ET
file the claim**
Riverguy 02/11/26 08:50 PM ET
Isn't that covered under "Comprehensive?"
EDGEMAN 02/11/26 04:59 PM ET
Be cautious. Do you have deductible? I tend to keep insurance claims to the
Stork 02/11/26 03:18 PM ET
$500**
HokieGator 02/11/26 03:22 PM ET
I suggest don’t file. **
Stork 02/11/26 03:24 PM ET
In my experience, the damage is already done by calling to inquire.
MP4VT2004 02/11/26 07:58 PM ET
love me my allstate, sorry for your experience ....
VaTechie 02/11/26 08:24 PM ET
It should be a UMPD claim and not impact their rates. Deductible might be
RhinoVT 02/11/26 04:41 PM ET
Why even have insurance then?**
Brown Water 02/11/26 04:20 PM ET
For large losses that are beyond your capacity to pay. This type of loss
Stork 02/11/26 04:28 PM ET
I guess "small" is a relative term. $1500 is chump change to someone of
Brown Water 02/11/26 04:34 PM ET
Surround yourself with hookers 'n blow and you'll never have to worry about
VTHokie2000 02/11/26 05:15 PM ET
Ditto!**
HokieHi71 02/11/26 04:18 PM ET