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...
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...
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...
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...
As the first day of winter hits us with a snowfall, we need to take a few extra precautions when we head out on the road. You may be an excellent driver with an impeccable record, but all...
This week the Ontario government announced a number of measures to improve the province’s auto insurance system. The proposed legislation is designed to provide you, our client, with...
Buying insurance has never been easier. You can go online, click a few buttons, answer a few questions, pay with your credit card, and your insurance is taken care of. You’re covered in...
Ontario is full of amazing attractions and historical locations worth a visit. If you really want to appreciate everything the province has to offer though, you'll need to take a step off...
It's back to school time again, an exciting period for both parents and children! With a new season of school beginning after a lengthy break, it's time to think about how your kids will...
There is nothing better for winding down the summer months than a good old fashion road trip. Whether you're going to hit the road with just your sweetheart at your side, a couple of...
When you have young drivers in the home, it's natural to worry about them during the winter seasons. Black ice, limited visibility, mechanical failures, snow banks, hidden potholes and...
Getting out on the ice or pushing through a shallow river bank on your quad can be a thrill. But, when you misjudge just how soft that ice is, or how deep that "shallow” river bank might...
The unthinkable has finally happened – your teenager has earned their G2 license and they’re asking for the keys. This is a big moment, not just for the teenager who is taking their first...
Children everywhere are sulking and dragging their heels? Check. Parents are trying to hide their excitement and not smile too much? Check. A mountain of pencil crayons and binders fell on...
You may not have heard of Otto yet, but you will. Founded by some of the minds behind Google's self-driving car including Anthony Levandowski, the team apparently got tired of working on...
Autonomous vehicles have always been the domain of cheap sci-fi books and impractical tech demos. But, in the past few years huge strides in technology have been made and it seems like...
My father-in-law is an outdoorsy type and chronic hobbyist. He's always showing me some new piece of camping gear he's picked up or his latest piece of DIY handiwork. The other day he...
Many Ontario drivers are still unclear on the details of the "Making Ontario Roads Safer Act,” known more commonly as the "distracted driving laws.” Penalties for being busted under the...
For those drivers who use their own vehicle to carry paying passengers, like Uber drivers, there is now insurance coverage available for you! Effective today, February 1, 2016, Aviva...
By now I'm sure we've all seen traffic cameras looming high above busy intersections. What was once a feature of sci-fi fantasy or something you'd only see in a massive city like Los...
