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June 28, 2021

REPORT: Does distracted driving increase your insurance in Canada?

The cost of conviction isn’t just the fine; it’s how much your auto insurance provider decides to jack your rates, t...Read more

June 17, 2021

What does ‘total loss’ mean for your car insurance?

If the cost of repairing your vehicle exceeds its actual cash value — that is, what it was worth immediately before th...Read more

June 8, 2021

Seasonal car insurance: how to insure your summer vehicle

Is there such a thing as car insurance for summer only? Do you need insurance if you don't drive your vehicle during the...Read more

June 1, 2021

What is facility car insurance for high-risk drivers?

Generally speaking, the riskier you're seen to insure, the higher your premiums will be. But some drivers are considered...Read more

May 26, 2021

How to estimate the cost of insurance before buying a car

While it’s impossible to pin down an exact number without speaking to a broker or insurance agent, there are ways to g...Read more

April 13, 2021

REPORT: Interest in usage-based car insurance increases by 43% during pandemic

Interest in usage-based car insurance (UBI) shot up by 40% during the pandemic. UBI technology monitors the number of ki...Read more

April 1, 2021

How much car insurance do you really need?

The first few questions that come to mind for most drivers are: What kind of car insurance do I need? And how much cover...Read more

March 25, 2021

REPORT: Toronto’s most and least expensive neighbourhoods for car insurance

We identified 13 postal codes in the City of Toronto with the least and most expensive rates. See how your neighbourhood...Read more

March 11, 2021

Best Car Insurance Companies

We created a ranking of the best car insurance companies in Canada based on data from drivers who used our free quoter t...Read more

March 8, 2021

REPORT: Here’s how to save on car insurance as you age

According to LowestRates.ca data, the insurance company that gave you the lowest rate in your 20s, 30s, and 40s might no...Read more

February 5, 2021

What you need to know about insurance for a new versus used car

There are differences when it comes to insuring a new versus used car in Canada. It’s important to get all of the info...Read more

January 5, 2021

These are the top 10 cheapest cars to insure in Canada in 2021

Car insurance rates depend on several factors, including the vehicle you drive. See how yours stacks up against the aver...Read more

September 22, 2020

REPORT by Provinces: Average car insurance prices rose in Q2, despite COVID-19 relief measures

Millions of drivers hoped for relief from rising car insurance costs when COVID-19 reached Canada. But our data show tha...Read more

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May 20, 2020

REPORT: In Canada, men pay more than women for car insurance across all age groups

After reviewing car insurance quoter data for male and female drivers aged 17 to 60 from Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary,...Read more

January 17, 2020

Switching your car insurance: penalty, cancellation fees and rules

One of the best ways for people to save on their car insurance premiums is switching to a cheaper provider. You need to ...Read more

February 12, 2015

Switching car insurance providers? Read this first

You can’t just cancel a policy without having a new one in place. Not only is driving a car without valid insurance il...Read more