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Insurance-Progressive Snapshot??

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by bozotaco, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. Aug 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM
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    bozotaco

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    So I've decided that I wasn't too pleased with state farm and gave progressive a call. They gave me a lower rate with the same coverage but also offered something interesting. If I do their SNAPSHOT program I'll likely get another 25% off insurance. The program requires that I plug some device into my diagnostic port and drive with it for six months. Problem is I have a scangauge hooked up and love it. However for 25% cost savings I figure it may be wise. Has anyone done this, or have experience with it?? Anyway to get a spliter that will allow me to plug both devices in?

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 6, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    rleeharris

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    Beware of Big Brother! :spy:

    Have you volunteered for your government implanted RFID chip yet? :D

    Just had to give you a hard time... good luck with your quest for cheaper insurance.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM
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    bozotaco

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    Yea that was also what I was thinking, but I don't really have anything to hide. Anyone know if I could get a splitter on the ODB port???
     
  4. Aug 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    babytruck

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    It's a tracking system isn't it? They can tell how you drive, slam on the brakes, do quick maneuvers, speed, swerve while driving slow after that onnnne drink....if you are less than perfect they will jack up your rates!! :p
     
  5. Aug 6, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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    mntbiker2008

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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    Sounds too good to be true..I'd do a little more research before doing anything.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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  8. Aug 6, 2011 at 3:26 PM
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    chris4x4

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    I would get it, then everytime you get ready to go for a drive, unplug it. Then plug it in when you get back......OR.....Unplug it, drive to your favorite off road area, plug it in, and drive bat shit crazy, then unplug it and drive home....
     
  9. Dec 1, 2011 at 4:08 AM
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    6spdtaco

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    I just had to cancel and re-apply my progressive insurance because I moved to a different state. My new rate is lower and they offered me the snapshot discount. I just installed it yesterday morning. I can already view my driving stats on their website.

    Its actually kind of interesting to see my driving habits on a graph. https://onlineservice-yourpolicy1.p...g&_guid_=a33ae7d2-a3fa-478e-b2e9-78d71d236c75

    There is also a chart that shows number of trips, drive time, number of hard brakes.

    I decided to test the device out a little. I took some hard corners with some G's in them and also some fast acceleration to pass vehicles. Those statistics don't seem to stand out in the info that the device transmitted.

    A little background on my daily commute: 25 miles each way, single lane, windy rural highway in VT. Lots of corners, potential hard brakes, and varying speeds.
     
  10. Dec 1, 2011 at 4:14 AM
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    Big Brother is watching :spy:
     
  11. Dec 1, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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    Insurance company can monitor me via my driving record. It isn't gonna be any cheaper than just having a clean record and current def driving certificate. Fuck that driving test co-pilot shit.
     
  12. Dec 1, 2011 at 4:40 AM
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    No way would I do that. Eventually that info will be used to screw us over even better.
     
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    There is no way I would put that on my truck.:spy:
     
  14. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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    Check under your hood by the intake manifold my '01 has an OBD-II port under there you could just plug it in there and leave it. No personal experience with the snapshot.
     
  15. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:18 AM
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    Joe D

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    STAY AWAY FROM IT.

    We will not like the day when this becomes law and it's on the way. Don't fall for the bullshit, it will screw you in the end. It just provides data they can use to "justify" raising your rates at some later time...RUN AWAY don't walk.
     
  16. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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    I did the Snapshot discount thing.... Didn't turn out too well for me, cuz I wasn't exactly given the correct information about how it works... Here's what I found out, the Hard Way:

    1. It's designed to give you a break on insurance for secondary cars. I used it on my primary car, and my mileage killed me, and I don't think that I drove that much (at the time... my commute's increased two-three fold now)

    2. I was told don't drive at night, between midnight and 5 am... Turns out those are the hours that I should have been driving to get a discount.

    3. Tracks speed and hard brakes. Anything over 60 mph isn't good for you, and if you exceed a braking deceleration of more than 7mph per second, you get "dinged points"

    It doesn't track where you go or anything, just when and how fast. If you use your truck for your primary driving, you'll end up with like a 1-5% discount.

    Doesn't work like that Chris... One of the questions I asked before starting it was "What about if I loan my truck to a friend; can I take it out so I'm not dinged by any potential habits they might have?" Their response was "you can so long as it's not a common occurance." It was then explained to me that the device also tracks your odometer as well, and if your driving habits don't matchup somewhat with the odometer, they will disqualify you.


    On the flipside, I can't wait to dump progressive and move back to state farm. I talk to my family's agent with SF, and I'd be paying some $85 a month for BETTER coverage with them (if it weren't for some underwriting issue), vs.... well, I won't say how much I'm paying now, but I could pay off my truck almost two years sooner with the difference.
     
  17. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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    I'd never change to Progressive just because of that women their commercials!!:annoyed:
     
  18. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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    So what exactly are you supposed to do when you get on the highway where the speed limit is 65-70?
     
  19. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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    Joe D

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    I wouldn't be cause (I believe) the dude pulling the stings in that compny is one of those that thinks those of us who work are not doing our share when in comes to paying taxes.

    But, Flow is...oddly hot from my eyes...
     
  20. Dec 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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