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What is No-Fault Insurance?

No fault insurance is a term that can be mis-construed for Ontario drivers particularly when in the midst of having a claim through their insurance company. Auto insurance in Ontario operates under a no-fault system through a mandated auto insurance coverage called direct-compensation property damage. Many think that since it is named a “no fault system” that it means that in the event of a claim their insurance company won’t consider them at fault. As much as it would be nice if this were true, it simply isn’t the case. In fact, this Ontario no fault insurance system requires that drivers look to their own insurance company when it comes to their claim regardless of who is deemed at fault in the accident.

This no fault system was developed because insureds were getting frustrated with having to deal with a 3rd party’s insurance company. Unless damages exceed certain thresholds, insurance companies assume the costs for their insureds and do not subrogate against other auto insurance companies. This no fault system helps claims to be processed much smoother and in the end saves legal costs and frustrations. On your insurance policy, a percentage of your policy provides this DCPD (no fault insurance) coverage.

 If you have any other questions concerning no fault insurance in Ontario Canada, please take a few minutes to give some details about yourself. See the link below. After you do, Kyle Wijnands will be sure to reach out to you and discuss how he can get you cheap auto insurance with the very best customer service! He can also be reached directly at 519-393-3246.

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I have my car insurance with Tradition Mutual Insurance and am very pleased with the rates as well as the service I have experienced. Kyle will be sure to provide you with excellent customer service answering any question you may have thoroughly and honestly. He has excellent communication skills and does well to ensure that your insurance needs are met and exceeded.

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Ways to get cheaper auto insurance in Ontario: 

New Driver Discounts

If you have auto and home/tenant insurance, you can save on both policies

Bundle Policies

If you have auto and home/tenant insurance, you can save on both policies

Multiple Vehicles

If you have more than one vehicle in the household insured, car insurance rates are cheaper

Pay Annually 

Paying annually instead of monthly will make your auto insurance premiums cheaper. 

Take Driver Training

For new drivers, having driver's training helps to lower auto rates and get cheaper insurance. 

Pay on Time

If you pay on time, your insurance record won't have any cancellations for non-payment and will get you cheaper rates. 

Relationship Status

Typically, the statistics for those who are married are better and can get you cheaper auto rates. 

Have a Clean Record

At fault collisions, convictions, dangerous driving charges etc make premiums higher. A clean record means cheaper auto rates.  

Low KM Use

The lower the usage of the vehicle, the cheaper the insurance. 

Shop & Compare

Rates range from company to company. Look around to see what is the best and cheapest. 

Raise Deductibles

The deductible is what you pay before the insurance company does. Higher deductibles make car insruance rates cheaper. 

Winter Tires

Discounts are available for having winter tires on your vehicle during the snowy season. 

Mandatory Car Insurance Coverages Required in Ontario

Liability Coverage 

For bodily injury or property damage of someone else, costs are covered for you.

Direct Compensation

If you are are not at fault, damages to your car are covered.

Uninsured Auto

If an uninsured driver is negligent, medical costs and physical damages are covered.

Accident Benefits

Regardless of  fault, medical and other expenses you are eligible to receive are paid out.  have entitled to receive are covered.

Optional and Enhanced Auto Insurance Coverages

Comprehensive

Protects your vehicle from damage caused by perils like fire, hail or theft (besides collision or upset.)

Collision or Upset

Protects your vehicle from losses such as collision with another vehicle or object. 

All Perils

Combines collision or upset and comprehensive coverage and also includes increased theft coverage. 

Accident Forgiveness

With this protection, provided that you are not charged with a careless, your rates won't increase if you have a partial or 100% at fault accident. 

Rental Car Coverage

Liability for damage to non-owned Automobile(s)  when insured persons rent other automobiles. Contact for further details.

Vehicle Replacement

Coverage for reasonable expenses incurred in
renting a similar substitute automobile or obtaining alternate transportation while
the insured vehicle is out of use as a result of an insured loss.

Depreciation Protection

If eligible, vehicle can qualify for 24 months of replacement cost coverage instead of the depreciated value at the time of loss. 

Family Protection

 

 

If the other motorist has
insufficient insurance, additional protection is available for you subject to liability limits and policy agreements. 

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