Entries for category "car"

With winter weather fast approaching, we’d like to provide you with some important tips to stay safe in slippery conditions. Driving during heavy snowfalls and slippery ice conditions can be very dangerous and being aware of these dangers is the best way that you can get to…

A family member is calling you, a friend is texting about dinner plans or a calendar reminder is set on your phone…these are just a few examples of how connected we are through technological devices – which means the distractions are endless. Despite the large amount of publicity...

As we’re heading into mid-November, winter is fast approaching. Whether you’re driving to a ski resort or just going to work, it’s important to be well-prepared for unexpected situations on the road – and keep a winter emergency kit in the trunk of your car.

According to Environment Canada’s meteorologists, this winter season will produce more snow and colder conditions than what we’ve normally experienced in Southern Ontario over the past couple of years. The rest of Ontario will also experience more wintery conditions this year but not as drastic as the predictions for the...

Winter weather can cause a wide variety of hazardous road conditions, making driving dangerous and increasing the possibility of an accident occurring. Black ice, heavy snowfall, roads that have not been cleared of snow and other bad driving conditions can all make it more difficult to control your vehicle and...

When it comes to shopping for auto insurance or dealing with a claim, there are a lot of terms used that may leave you feeling a little confused and overwhelmed. Understanding the basic terms used in the insurance industry can...

What an excellent subject for us to review just prior to our Canadian winter. There are really no short and simple answers; however, Quebec made the answer undisputable in 2009 when they passed a law that all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks must have legitimate and labelled Winter Tires affixed to the wheels by December 15th...