Appreciate the update - yes flying in from Boston - or more accurately sitting in the CO Club at BOS awaiting an update at Noon - flt delayed from 10.45

Doesn't look good. Called dial7 & they are not taking bookings (call on arrival only) due to weather! Allstate quoted $30%+ more

Allstate stated THAT? I never would have recommended them if I had known. What did Carmel say? I would assume the same as Dial 7?
As
dstan said above, try booking online to avoid the markup. Also look for online coupons. Or perhaps by now, you've already landed in EWR and have taken care of or completed your transportation needs already.