Car insurance is mandatory in Canada, but most Canadians don't necessarily understand all the intricacies and details of their policies. This can lead to making poor decisions about insuring themselves and their vehicles. Fortunately, we have the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about car insurance in Canada.

Remember the old adage - if it's too good to be true then it probably is? Several Ontarians who overlooked this advice fell victim to a serious con when they responded to recent newspaper ads offering cheap auto insurance. This latest insurance scam reported by Ontario Provincial Police has left more than a few Ontario residents financially drained and without auto insurance coverage in case of accident or theft.

Understanding auto insurance is never easy. There are many details that need attention if you want to ensure that you have the right coverage. Seemingly everyone has questions about their insurance policies, and one of the most common themes is how traffic infractions can affect their premiums. These are four of the most common questions about how traffic violations impact your insurance.

Auto insurance can be a complex subject, and you aren't the only one with questions. Here are six of the most commonly asked questions about car insurance in Canada - and we have the answers for you.

Insurance is a necessity - it protects our most valuable assets from loss. But, this doesn't mean that you shouldn't take every opportunity to save on your premiums. Here are nine important tips for saving on your insurance costs.

When you took your driving test, you studied hard, and were confident you knew the answers to any question the examiner could steer in your direction. But now it may have been many years since you passed that test, and some of the rules may have faded in your memory like the dog eared pages of your driver's handbook. So if you had to take your driver's test today, would you pass? How well do you know the new rules of the road…Or remember the old ones?

Automobile insurance is an item we purchase because we are required by law to have it, but we all hope we'll never have to use it. You may even have opted for higher deductibles to lower your insurance rates. But in the unfortunate case you suffer a loss due to an auto collision, theft or other incident and need to make a claim, is it worth it? Will your rates increase? Here are a few points to consider when filing a claim.

The sun is out, the air is warm, and after a long cold winter and a slow wet spring, you're ready to get on the road again. Before you hit the road, remember that with the change in seasons you need to keep your driving record clean and your insurance record claim free to make sure you don't see an increase in your car insurance premiums when it's time to renew. Here are some tips (and warnings) that will make you a safer driver this summer.

Just because you must have insurance on your vehicle, doesn't mean that you should have to pay the highest premiums for your coverage. Following a few simple tips can help you reduce the cost of your insurance premiums and receive more competitive car insurance rates.

When the Canadian dollar drives toward parity with the U.S. greenback, many Canadians who are in the market for a new car steer their sights south of the border to take advantage of the lower sticker prices in the United States. Before you shift your cross border car shopping into high gear, you may want to visit the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) website to review their Importer Checklist. Here are just a few facts and costs to consider.