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.
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How to Buy a Car With Cheap Insurance
By Jake McCoy on Jul 7, 2023 10:21:00 AM
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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Parking Coverage: What Does It Cover?
By Jake McCoy on Jun 8, 2023 10:30:00 AM
When it comes to car insurance, most people are familiar with comprehensive and collision coverage to protect their vehicles while driving. What about times when your car is not on the road? Whether you're taking an extended vacation, working remotely, or simply not using your vehicle for a while, parking coverage can offer financial protection and peace of mind.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Auto Insurance Car Insurance
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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.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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5 Things You Need for the Best Car Insurance Quote
By Jake McCoy on May 19, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Getting car insurance can be a bit of a chore, but it doesn’t have to be! By using a brokerage like Armour Insurance, we can shop Canada’s top insurance markets to find you the best possible price for your coverage. Before we get you set up with a quote, we’ll need a little information from you first.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Core Values
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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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Glass Insurance - Should I get it?
By Jake McCoy on Nov 15, 2022 10:15:00 AM
Vehicle insurance can cover many different types of damages or losses. One of the items that your auto insurance will not likely cover is your automotive glass. Your windshield, side windows, back glass, and a sun/moon roof on your vehicle are all components that could be damaged and not have coverage. For this very reason, you can purchase a supplemental glass insurance policy to cover chips, cracks, or broken glass on your car.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Auto Insurance Glass Insurance Auto Glass Insurance
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Why Use Premium Gas?
By Rob Stevenson on Jul 27, 2018 11:02:51 AM
At my local gas station this morning, regular gas was selling for $1.24/L and premium was 14¢ more expensive at $1.36/L. That's a whopping $8.40 difference if I were to fill my 60L tank. Not as much as I expected actually, but I will be putting regular gas in my car anyways. So why spend the extra $8?
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton gas savings
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Do Photo Radar Tickets Affect My Insurance?
By Alannah McEwan on Oct 11, 2017 9:08:00 AM
Speeding is by far the most common traffic ticket given out in Canada. Do you know which traffic tickets will increase your insurance rates? Will photo radar and police issued tickets have the same impact on your insurance and driving record?
Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance distracted driving
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This $5 Device Can Unlock Your Car Door Instantly
By Rob Stevenson on Feb 6, 2014 10:48:00 AM
A new device has been created that can send an electromagnetic pulse through your vehicle, unlocking it instantly. The cost of this tool? Five dollars. This device gives thieves the ability to break in and steal valuable items from your car in a matter of seconds.
Topics: Car Insurance Quote car thieves Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton theft theft insurance
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How the Make of Your Car Affects Your Car Insurance
By Rob Marusin on Aug 28, 2012 10:00:00 AM
Your neighbour drives a BMV M Roadster, while you get around in a sporty 2000 Honda Civic SiR. You both have clean driving records and travel the same distance to work. The BMV is worth more than the Civic, and then the shock comes—you’re paying more for auto insurance. Consumers are left asking why—well, the answer is clear.
Every vehicle make, model and year available in Canada is rated according to the Canadian Loss Experience Automobile Rating (CLEAR) system. This rating system assesses each type of vehicle based on expected claims frequency and cost, and the likelihood the vehicle will be stolen. This assists in calculating insurance rates—the lower the claims risk, the lower the rates, and the higher the claims risk, the higher the rates.