According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, auto theft costs Canadians more than $1 billion each year. Car theft is on the rise across Canada, with thieves most commonly targeting high-end…
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How to protect your vehicle from electronic car theft
Electronic car theft — also known as keyless car theft or a relay attack — is on the rise as more and more vehicles become equipped with modern technology, including…
6 ways to prevent car theft
While it isn’t always possible to predict or prevent auto theft, consider a few simple steps you can take to protect your vehicle from being stolen: Stash your valuables in…
What does a ‘hard insurance market’ mean?
If you have insurance (or if you’ve recently been shopping for car or home insurance), you may have heard that the Canadian insurance industry is in the middle of a hard market. Even…
Back to basics: 7 commonly forgotten driving rules
As memories of your driving school days get smaller and smaller in your rear-view mirror, it’s easy to pick up bad driving habits and forget some of the basics. While advanced…
Dash cams and car insurance: why you should install a dash cam
March is Fraud Prevention Month. Fight scams with dash cams! A vehicle is a big investment, so it makes sense that you’d want to protect it in as many ways…
Before, during, and after: driving through a Canadian blizzard
There’s no denying that Canadian winters are beautiful. But when you have to get in your car and hit the road, that picturesque snow globe we call home can start…
Carjacking: How to protect yourself
Across Canada, rates of reported carjackings are rising. According to Équité Association, around 80,000 carjacking cases were reported in the past year. As a precaution, police are warning drivers to stay…
Electric Vehicle Insurance Discount
Electric Vehicle Insurance Discount | Ontario Aviva Insurance is combating climate change and protecting our planet with a goal to be net-zero carbon by 2040. As part of their action…
10 tips for a safe winter road trip
It’s no secret that many Canadians like to fly to warmer destinations for a little snow-free R&R in the winter months. But this winter, most of us will be staying…
Legal Liability for Damage to Non Owned Autos (OPCF 27)
What is the OPCF 27? Before we explain the OPCF 27, we will first explain how the standard automobile insurance policy is designed. All vehicle owners are required to have…
How to maintain a vehicle you don’t drive often
From cutting out a commute to putting a car in storage for the season, there are plenty of reasons why you might not be driving your vehicle as often as…
Back to school road safety
Welcome back! School is back in session! lots of excitement in the air and the roads will be busy. What better time than now to take a glance at road…
my Drive | Intact Insurance
Earn up to 25% off insurance with my Drive. How to save on car insurance? Go digital! Consider Intact my Drive to help you save money. Safe basic driving skills…
7 reasons your car insurance policy might not cover you after a collision
Your car insurance policy is designed to protect you and your vehicle when you need it most — but there are certain situations when your insurance company may deny claims…
Ontario | Top 5 Summer Road Trips
With all the challenges of life during a pandemic, many of us have been stuck inside all year and are dying to leave the house to find an oasis. Fortunately,…
Who is at fault for a collision in a parking lot?
Even though the basic rules of the road still apply when you’re driving in a parking lot, it may be a little more difficult to figure out who is at…
How to make sure you never miss an insurance payment
Insurance is supposed to give you peace of mind, knowing that you’ll be protected when you need it most — the last thing you want to worry about is that…
Do vehicle modifications affect your car insurance?
When it comes to your vehicle, a “modification” is anything that alters its appearance or the way it drives. From purely cosmetic to performance-enhancing, vehicle modifications can include things like…
No Need for Speed
#DriveSafe Have you ever wondered, what will that ticket I just got on the highway do to my insurance? How much will it go up? Should I be worried? Well,…