A number of factors have all come together to make now an excellent time to be shopping for a car in Calgary. People across the province are looking to cut costs and minimize expenses, and some people are swapping out larger and more costly vehicles for smaller, more economic models, while others are selling off…
Insurance companies are in the business of calculating and mitigating risk, and that principle guides every policy and decision they make. When you’re buying car insurance in Calgary, your broker or provider is sure to ask you a few questions. Here are nine of the most common, and the reasons why we ask them: 1.…
Keeping your car insurance as low as possible requires that you remain claims-free. That means you should always practice safe driving techniques. To that end, it’s a good idea to brush up on your night driving safety so you aren’t putting yourself and your passengers at risk when you get behind the wheel after dark.…
It seems inevitable that telematics are coming, and they are going to transform the face of car insurance in Calgary. A telematics-based vehicle insurance system relies on computer-collected data, which is then relayed to the driver’s insurance provider. Rates and premiums are calculated based on the collected data, which will include frequency of vehicle use…
There is an old saying you’ve probably heard: bad habits are like a comfortable bed. They’re easy to get into, but very hard to get out of. Nowhere is this more true than on the road. Many drivers have picked up a bad habit or two over the years. It’s tempting to roll through seemingly…
“Green driving” is a great way to help reduce your rates for car insurance in Calgary, and it also helps protect the environment. By following best practices for eco-friendly driving, you’ll be safer on the road. This cuts down your risk of being involved in an accident, which in turn makes it less likely that you’ll…
Getting stuck is an omnipresent risk during the winter, especially when you’re dealing with the kind of snowfall Calgary has experienced so far this year. If you’re going to brave snow-covered roads, you should have a game plan when it comes to getting yourself unstuck, just in case the unexpected happens while you’re out driving. Car Insurance…
Calgary is of the pet-friendliest cities in North America, and estimates suggest that the number of households with pets exceeds the national average of about 56 percent. That also means that there are many pets who accompany their owners on car trips, which can increase risks if you’re not careful. An unrestrained pet can be a…
Like all other Canadian provinces, Alberta has implemented car seat laws to protect children. While there were far fewer such regulations a generation ago, the increase in the number of vehicles on the road and enhanced scientific understanding of crash safety has prompted governments across the world to make child seats mandatory. In Alberta, failure…
“Should I buy a car that was flooded?” This is a question some used car buyers in southern Alberta are asking themselves as a spate of flood-damaged vehicles appear on the market. The answer is always a resounding no, regardless of circumstances. You should never purchase a vehicle that was damaged in a flood, no matter…