floridafordguy

Progressive (my insurer) has been advertising something called "Snapshot". It appears to be a device that plugs into your diagnostic port and monitors how you drive. They say "the better you drive, the more you save." It's not hard to see where this may lead....
Surcharge for "bad driving".
Refusing coverage if you won't use the device.

We already pay higher rates because of what we drive. I don't want big brother in my car. What do you guys think?

kput

On the commercial don't they say there are no adverse effects for bad driving?

2cokeman

Another scam for the consumer!

floridafordguy

Once they get people to install the thing, what's to keep them from changing the rules. If they can convince NHTSA that it's a safety thing, they might even convince DMV's to require them. The technology always comes first, then it gets misused (like red-light cameras).

daredevil95

Big brother is watching....1984

Hotwheelracer

Not to be paranoid, but new world order here we come. Do they have to be watching us at all times! Back the f up, and let me keep my freedom. Now that being said, can I order one for my son when he turns sixteen.

bakerjd

I did it and recieved25% off my monthly payment...its only in for a month then you send it back. Drive like a grandma for a month and you'll save money. I think its great!

mph07alloy

I checked Progressive a while back, they were about double my insurance thru Shelter Insurance. I have no tickets and no wrecks and Shelter has always been the lowest price I can find. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for insurance (and no I don't work for them and they didn't pay me to say good things about them)

yourmyboybh1026

If you are in the military and not using USAA you need to switch, just wanted to throw that out there.

Anyway, I see this leading to more companies doing this. Can you unplug it if you take it to the track or something? I really hope this doesn't become the standard. Not that I go crazy and drive like an a** all the time but I just don't like big brother watching me.

bakerjd

If you unplug it during the month long term important sure they won't give you much of a discount if any ball. Its only a month...how hard is it to drive like cranny for a month!?