When the Ontario government announced earlier in September that the digital pink slip is an acceptable proof of insurance, we jumped on the opportunity to give our clients another option....
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Night Driving: How to Drive Safely in the Dark
Do you get nervous when driving at night? Does it stress you out to have to fight off the glare of oncoming cars or tailgaters with their high beams on? Do you feel less in control of...
When did you Review your Auto Policy?
A lot of people take a "if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” approach to their car insurance. They sat down a few years ago, did the leg work, secured a policy they were happy with, and are...
TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up
[Originally posted to TruckNews.com via TTSAO] Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa...
How Hot Can Your Car Get This Summer?
It may not feel like it right now but the hot summer temperatures are coming. This video illustrates how quickly a car can heat up and become a deadly environment for children, pets, and...
Are VR Goggles the Future of Roadside Tests?
We could soon live in a world where VR goggles are a standard piece of equipment for police officers making roadside stops. But the googles aren’t for them, they’re for testing possibly...
What to do When You’re Locked Out of Your Car?
Is there anything that will leave a pit in your stomach like realizing you left your keys in the car just after you shut the door? The mixture of embarrassment and panic as you suddenly...
Few Things You Should Never Leave in Your Car
When we think about automobile crime, we tend to focus on car theft, thieves that will make off with your entire vehicle. Obviously, that is a huge concern and one you should definitely...
Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in 2018
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released the list of Canada's most stolen vehicles, and once again, Ford F-Series trucks dominate the list. Six of the top ten stolen vehicles across...
Do you Know how to Drive Through a Roundabout?
Waterloo Region road planners have fallen in love with roundabouts! In recent years, roundabouts have gone from being a curiosity you might encounter in some quaint, sleepy neighbourhood...
Why is my “Check Engine” Light on?
Car maintenance is always important, but it takes on an especially crucial role during a Canadian winter. You don’t want to be stranded on the side of the road when the mercury dips into...
Motorcycle Safety: Staying Safe on the Motorbike this Summer
Riding a motorcycle is a liberating experience, but it's also a risky one. With warm summer days, you feel the urge to head out on the highway. But even for experienced riders, it's...
How to Find an Honest Mechanic
"What the heck is that squealing noise!?” you ask as you pull out of the driveway and wake up half the neighbourhood. Uh oh, something is up with your car. It could just be a $15 belt that...
A Load at Rest is a Load at Risk
The long weekend is almost here! Remember to keep your cargo safe, as it may be at greater risk of theft. A long weekend can be a prime time for opportunistic thieves to strike. Key Points...
When Should you Re-Examine your Car Insurance?
We get it, insurance might be exciting to us, but the average person would rather spend their free time thinking about other things. For most people, the only time they think about their...
Claims Forgiveness: A Safety Net for Good Drivers
Uh oh, you got yourself in a fender bender. After years and years of pristine, perfect driving it finally happened. You've crumpled a bumper backing up in a parking lot, or clipped a tail...
Cannabis Legalization: The Implications for Drivers
If You're Going to Spark, You Need to Park Originally published in Staebler's Spring 2018 Commercial Newsletter Several provinces have been tabling legislation to address the legalization...
5 Important Tips When Buying a New Car
Buying a new car can be one of the most exciting, and stressful, purchases you make in your life. But with a little preparation and thought, you can avoid the lemons and find the best deal...
Aviva’s Undercover Investigation Reveals Fraud Is Costing You
One of our insurance partners, Aviva Canada, conducted an undercover investigation into auto body shops and their repair practices. What they found was quite frankly shocking, even to the...
Car Maintenance in the Cold Months
Winter lingers on in Ontario, with we could still be shoveling snow deep into March. While this kind of long, protracted winter is no fun for anyone, it's absolutely murder on your...