Auto insurance posts archive

Auto insurance posts archive

Who are the most distracted drivers?

December 1, 2022

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. asked more than 2,000 drivers about distracted…

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Why do insurers give a winter tire discount?

November 8, 2022

All insurance companies in Ontario offer a discount of up to 5% on your auto insurance if you use winter tires from November…

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Comparing premiums for Canada’s top 10 selling sports cars

October 28, 2022

If you’re in the market for a sports car, you may think you’re going to pay an arm and a leg for insurance. But that’s not necessarily…

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What is a deductible…and what’s the right deductible for me?

October 21, 2022

A deductible is the part of a claim that you, as the policyholder, agree to take responsibility for. If you make a claim for…

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How insurers determine the value of your write-off

October 6, 2022

On average, a brand new car loses about 20% of its value over the first year, and half its value over 4 years. After 10 years,…

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How do premiums compare for Canada’s top ten SUVs in 2022?

October 4, 2022

Lots of Canadians are in the market for a new SUV, and may not have decided quite yet which one to buy. We ran quotes for each…

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Should I get collision and comprehensive on an older car?

September 27, 2022

It can be tempting to try and lower your insurance costs on that trusty old car by getting rid of optional coverage like collision…

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How much to insure these luxury vehicles in Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods?

September 22, 2022

Canada’s top-selling luxury vehicles are not all created equal when it comes to how much they’ll cost you in premiums. When…

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Distracted driving: More than just your phone

September 21, 2022

Much has been made about new technologies that are making cars safer, but at the same time that manufacturers are adding…

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Are small SUVs safe?

September 13, 2022

Small SUVs took a beating in a tougher side crash test carried out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).…

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