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.
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Do Old Cars Cost Less To Insure?
By Jake McCoy on Nov 9, 2024 7:45:00 AM
Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton classic car
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Driving Convictions in Alberta: How They Impact Your Insurance
By Jake McCoy on Aug 22, 2024 7:15:00 AM
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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Auto Liability Insurance: What Is It And How Much Do I Need?
By Jake McCoy on Aug 15, 2024 8:15:00 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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True or False? You should always fill your gas tank full rather than adding $10 - $20 at a time.
By Rob Stevenson on May 22, 2024 8:45:00 AM
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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How to Prevent your Car Battery Freezing in Extreme Cold
By Jake McCoy on Jan 29, 2024 11:00:00 AM
As temperatures plummet to bone-chilling levels, your car becomes more than just a means of transportation—it can be your lifeline in the freezing cold. When temperatures reach the level of "extreme cold" batteries are a common reason for vehicles not starting. Today, we wanted to provide a handful of tips and tricks to help keep your car battery from freezing.
Topics: Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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Alberta Auto Insurance Grid Rates Explained
By Jake McCoy on Jan 26, 2024 10:30:00 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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Insurance Inflation 2023 Update: Personal Car Insurance
By Jake McCoy on Oct 25, 2023 7:00:00 PM
At Armour Insurance, transparency is one of our most important core values. We do our best to be transparent with our team, our partners, and of course our valued customers. So, in the spirit of transparency, we'd like to share some of the data we have on insurance prices year over year in Alberta.
Topics: Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Inflation
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4 Terrible Ways to Get Cheap Car Insurance
By Jake McCoy on Oct 10, 2023 12:45:00 PM
A vast majority of car insurance shoppers in Alberta are looking for one thing and one thing only: the cheapest possible insurance for their cars. In all fairness, we get it. At the end of the day, the almighty dollar is what reigns supreme for most consumers. With that being said, we hope that by reading this short article, we might be able to change a few minds. That maybe, just maybe, price shouldn't be the only thing you care about.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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How to Buy a Car With Cheap Insurance
By Jake McCoy on Jul 7, 2023 10:21:00 AM
In the market for a new vehicle? An important part of purchasing a new vehicle is being able to afford all of the costs associated with ownerships. This includes the payment (if it’s financed), the maintenance costs, the repair costs, the operating costs, and of course, the cost to register and insure the vehicle. Having a firm grasp of the expected expenses will set you up for success when purchasing a vehicle. Today, we wanted to breakdown the factors that go into a car insurance premium and how to find a vehicle with insurance you can afford.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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Auto Insurance Endorsements: The Added Coverage Options
By Jake McCoy on Jun 6, 2023 11:00:00 AM
A car insurance endorsement, also known as a rider or a policy endorsement, is a modification or addition to an existing auto insurance policy. It is a way for policyholders to customize their coverage to better suit their specific needs or to add greater protection than what is included in a basic policy.