Auto Insurance=Scam

[Timmy!]

I know have to pay an extra $127 because I live in a hick ville. Can someone explane this to me? My wife changed the address and the price goes up! It is bad enough that being young and trying to make ends meat, now the insurance pulls this stunt!
 
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[Pea]

I paid more when I had to register after I moved to the City. So I am not sure why your rate when up. Mine was less when living in a rural community.

 

[Timmy!]

Well this is coming from Nova Scotia..

 

[Fishbone Jones]

I don't know if you have PC (President's Choice) Financial Insurance out there, but they're very cheap here, and worth a look. If not, increasing your deductables, and combining your auto with house insurance etc, may help lower it.

 

[scoutfinch]

It is likely because the distance that you drive has gone up by the insurer's calculations (ie. how far you will drive the vehicle to work on a daily basis.)  If you have questions, call and ask the rationale for the premium hike.

 

[geo]

You could always get your wife to work for the Insurance company.....

At least it worked out that way for me

 

[Timmy!]

Must be nice Geo

 

[geo]

thank god..... she is

(and she enjoys playing golf too!!!)

 

[SoF]

Speaking on behalf of all the young fellas on here; No  > insurance >  company is cheap. Only 6 more years to go before the insurance companys treat me like a human being ;D.

 

[Timmy!]

Okay Geo.....



SoF.... it seems your right on that issue. I am feeling the pain.

 

[Spring_bok]

Darn those statistics.  I moved from pet to London and my liability went up about 30%.  Oh well at least I finally got out of Pet.

 

[Strike]

TN2IC,

When I was getting ready for my move to Pet from Halifax my inurance agency tried to hike up my prices.

First, they wanted to cancel one policy and then open a new one, saying it was easier logistically for everyone.

THEN, they said that insurance is traditionally more expensive in a rural area.

FINALLY, they said that insurance was more expensive in Ontario.

What a joke.  Treated me like an idiot.  I suggest you shop around for another company.

I am now insured through Meloche Monex.  Even before the discount I get for being an ex-cadet, the rate is still cheaper than what I was paying down east.

 

[Pea]

Thanks for that Strike.

I just had a look at Meloche Monex, and I guess I get a discount for being College Alumni. That changes my monthly rate from $340 to $180. I am DEFINITELY giving them a call tomorrow. (and then I shall do a happy dance...)

 

[c.jacob]

I came across this a little while ago.

http://www.break.com/index/luke_barats_auto_insurance.html

I like the Birthday gift part.

 

[p_imbeault]

I can't wait to get that big birthday present, a box full of driving talent  ;D

 

[Timmy!]

Classic... pure classic... made my day.

 

[sober_ruski]

It is possible to sue the insurance industry for sexism, agism, and all that other generalization crap? It apperas to be the "in" thing to sue everyone nowdays.

 

[Wynne]

I have been told that since I live in a city, although not major and the city I drive to work in is pretty much the same, I don't pay TOO high of insurance.  If I had to drive to Toronto, my insurance would go through the roof.  It has something to do with the amount of accident possibilies in the city or some such thing.  So driving to Hamilton = Good.  Driving to TO = BAD!

 

[Quag]

Anybody in Ontario and Quebec might want to check out Belair Direct.

I was shocked at how low the rates are, and you can do a free online quote instantly.

http://www.belairdirect.ca

 

[Rodahn]

Well if we all think that the insurance rates are high here, ask anybody who has spent time in Germany what their insurance was rates were. If memory serves, my insurance when closing Lahr was about $2500/year with the 40% discount.....