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Do Old Cars Cost Less To Insure?

By Jake McCoy on May 25, 2023 11:00:00 AM

When it comes to car insurance, many drivers wonder if owning an older car means lower insurance rates. While it's true that some aspects of insuring an older vehicle can be less expensive, it's not always the case. This article will help clarify the difference between older cars and classic cars and some of the other factors that go into your car insurance premium.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton classic car
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DCPD For Alberta Car Insurance: What is it and how does it work?

By Jake McCoy on May 11, 2023 10:45:00 AM

DCPD is an insurance acronym that stands for Direct Compensation for Property Damage. DCPD was introduced in Alberta on January 1, 2022, as a part of the Alberta governments auto insurance reform measures. DCPD is used in several Canadian provinces including, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. The results of DCPD have been faster claims response, consistent treatment during claims, and drastically lower litigation costs.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton DCPD
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Collision Coverage For Car Insurance: Deductibles, Hit and Runs, and When to Make a Claim

By Jake McCoy on May 9, 2023 1:45:54 PM

Learn the differences between liability, comprehensive, and collision insurance coverage, and why collision insurance may be necessary. Collision coverage is the only type of coverage that financially protects the insured's vehicle in an accident, regardless of who's at fault. Learn when collision coverage is required, such as when financing a vehicle. See the different deductibles available to you and the point at which you should make a claim on your insurance. 

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton collision car accident
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Auto Liability Insurance: What Is It And How Much Do I Need?

By Jake McCoy on May 4, 2023 11:15:00 AM

As a driver, it's important to have insurance to protect yourself and others in case of an accident. In Alberta, the legal minimum car insurance is third party liability coverage. In this article, we'll cover what auto liability insurance is, what it covers, whether it's enough, and how much liability insurance you need.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton edmonton car insurance liability third party liability
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Alberta Auto Insurance Grid Rates Explained

By Jake McCoy on May 3, 2023 2:15:00 PM

If you’ve ever gotten a quote on auto insurance in Alberta, you may have heard the agent or the broker talk about insurance grid rates. If you’re not an insurance professional, the term “grid rate” probably doesn’t mean that much to you. Today we want to provide a short guide to understanding what “grid rates” are, what they do, and what it means for you.

Topics: Car Insurance Quote Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Auto Insurance Edmonton Grid Rating Insurance Grid Rating
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Comprehensive Car Insurance: Protecting Your Vehicle and Your Wallet

By Jake McCoy on May 2, 2023 2:25:44 PM

When it comes to protecting your car, comprehensive car insurance is an essential coverage to consider. It provides coverage for your vehicle in case of theft, fire, vandalism, or other types of damage that are not caused by a collision with another car.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Auto Insurance Edmonton Comprehensive
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Driving Convictions in Alberta: How They Impact Your Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Apr 27, 2023 1:52:41 PM

Driving convictions can have a significant impact on your auto insurance premium and driving record. It is important to understand what constitutes a driving conviction and the different infractions on the road. In this article, we will explore the various types of driving convictions in Alberta, from minor to major infractions, criminal code convictions, and what they ultimately could end up costing you on your insurance. 

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Auto Insurance Edmonton Defensive Driving
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Road Rage - What's The Cost of Agressive Driving?

By Jake McCoy on Aug 5, 2022 8:45:00 AM

Most people are familiar with the term “road rage” and have an idea of what it means. They would likely associate it with someone swearing and/or yelling at other drivers from their vehicle, honking unnecessarily, or generally driving unsafely out of agitation. This behaviour is actually more in line “aggressive driving”. You might be thinking that those sound interchangeable, but there is an important distinction between them.

Topics: Risk Management safety Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton distracted driving UBI Road Rage Aggressive Driving
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True or False? You should always fill your gas tank full rather than adding $10 - $20 at a time.

By Rob Stevenson on Mar 1, 2020 3:45:00 PM

We've all had this experience one time or another: you're late for an appointment and realize that your gas tank is running on empty, rather than taking the time to fill it up you just put enough to hold you over. For some of us this is more than just a rare occurrence, for some, this happens every time we visit the gas station.

So, are we saving more than just time when we only fill the tank part way or is it better to always fill your gas tank full each time we visit the pump?

Topics: Car Insurance Edmonton filling up gas savings
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Will a Hit and Run Leave you High and Dry?

By Rob Stevenson on Jun 27, 2019 11:18:00 AM

If you've ever had an auto insurance claim you may have heard on of the drivers in the claim referred to as the "at fault" party. That's because most car insurance claims are paid by the at fault party's insurance company. So what happens if you don't know who the at fault party is? What happens in a Hit and Run. We sat down with Tammy Moody, Armour Insurance's, personal line's manager to find out if a hit and run accident will leave you high and dry.

Topics: Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton hit and run

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