Car Insurance in Dieppe

Types of auto insurance for Dieppe drivers

At BrokerLink, we understand how difficult it can be to navigate the ins and outs of car insurance. That’s why we’re here to guide you through it. BrokerLink can help Dieppe customers find any type of auto insurance they’re looking for, from third party liability coverage and accident benefits coverage to collision coverage, comprehensive coverage, and more. One of our dedicated insurance advisors will also distinguish between mandatory and optional coverage, so you know exactly what you need to comply with local laws in New Brunswick. Keep reading for a rundown of some of the most common types of auto insurance coverage in Dieppe, including all compulsory coverage types:

Liability car insurance

Liability car insurance is a legal requirement everywhere in Canada, including in New Brunswick. Thus, all Dieppe drivers must purchase a policy that features third party liability coverage if they want to drive in the province. Specifically, motorists must have no less than $200,000 in third party liability coverage, though many choose to purchase additional coverage as this minimum amount may not be enough in severe collisions. Liability car insurance works like this: if you get into an accident that you cause and it results in property damage or bodily harm, liability insurance can pay for the cost of medical expenses, repair bills, legal fees, and more.

Collision car coverage

If you get into a collision with an animal, another vehicle, or a foreign object on the road, collision coverage can offer financial protection. In essence, collision coverage is for when your car is seriously damaged following an accident. Under this portion of your policy, your insurance provider can reimburse you for the cost of repairs. Please note that collision car coverage is not mandatory in New Brunswick, but as with comprehensive coverage, your bank, dealership, or lending company may require it if you lease or finance your vehicle. Further, as with other types of coverage, collision coverage usually has a deductible. Choose your collision insurance deductible carefully considering how expensive repairs claimed under this type of coverage can be.

Comprehensive car coverage

Comprehensive auto insurance offers a unique kind of auto insurance protection that safeguards your vehicle from risks while parked. For example, with comprehensive car coverage, you can receive a payout that covers the cost of repairing or replacing your car if it is damaged by wind, theft, fire, vandalism, natural disasters, and even collisions with wildlife. Generally speaking, comprehensive coverage deals with non-collision-related damages, which is unlike many other types of coverage on this list. In New Brunswick, comprehensive coverage is not mandatory. However, if you lease or finance your vehicle, then your dealership, bank, or other lender may stipulate that you need to purchase it for the duration of your contract. One final thing to note about comprehensive coverage is that this type of coverage is only as good as the perils you insure through it. Thus, it is important to list several perils in your policy or purchase all perils coverage for the broadest possible protection.

Accident forgiveness coverage

Another type of optional car insurance coverage popular among drivers in Dieppe is accident forgiveness. Accident forgiveness is additional coverage that can be added to your car insurance policy as an endorsement, to protect your driving record and to help prevent your insurance premium from increasing if you have an at-fault accident claim. Note: coverage and eligibility varies by province. For example, some car insurance policies only offer accident forgiveness for minor accidents, not those that result in substantial injuries or major property damage, like a totalled car.

Uninsured motorist coverage

In New Brunswick, uninsured motorist coverage is not mandatory. Rather, it is optional, which means you can choose whether to add it to your Dieppe auto insurance policy or not. This type of coverage is designed to assist drivers who are involved in accidents with another driver that is uninsured, underinsured, or unidentified. For example, if you get into a collision with someone who does not have third party liability insurance or enough of it to compensate you for damages, you can claim uninsured motorist coverage. The same goes for if you get into a hit and run car accident and never learn the identity of the other driver.

Accident benefits coverage

Accident benefits coverage is also mandatory in New Brunswick. It offers financial security if you or someone else involved is injured in a collision. Accident benefits can pay for a variety of costs associated with the accident, such as loss of income, funeral fees, medical fees, rehabilitation fees, and more.

Loss of use coverage

Loss of use coverage is one last type of auto insurance coverage worth knowing about. Loss of use coverage is completely optional but can provide peace of mind to drivers if their vehicles are temporarily unusable. For example, if you get into a collision and your car is damaged and needs to go into the shop for repair, loss of use coverage can pay for any extra transportation costs incurred. Whether you need to hire a taxi to drive you back from the repair shop or need to book a rental car for your daily commute to work, loss of use insurance can cover you.

How insurance companies calculate car insurance premiums in Dieppe

Ever wonder how insurance companies calculate auto insurance premiums in Dieppe? The reality is that each insurer has its own rate-calculation formula. However, the factors they use in this formula are fairly similar, ranging from a driver’s past insurance claims history and chosen deductible amounts to their age, gender, and where they live. BrokerLink has put the following list together, which includes some of the most common factors that New Brunswick insurance companies take into account when calculating your car insurance premium:

• Where you live (and where you regularly commute)
• Age
• Model, make, and year of vehicle
• Past claims
• Average mileage
• Driving experience
• Driving record
• Insurance history
• Deductible amount
• Regulatory bodies
• How you use your vehicle
• Gender

Keep in mind that auto insurance rates change all the time as insurance companies are constantly underwriting behind the scenes. Thus, if you want to know how much Dieppe car insurance will cost you at this very moment, your best bet is to contact BrokerLink and request a free quote.

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How to save on auto insurance in Dieppe, New Brunswick

Looking to save money on car insurance in Dieppe? You’ve come to the right place. Here at BrokerLink, we believe that affordable car insurance is something that all New Brunswick residents should have access to. For this reason, our team works with each and every customer to find coverage that meets their needs and their budget. We also provide tips on ways that customers across Canada can save money on coverage, like those below:

Shop around and compare car insurance quotes

Anytime you want to save money on auto insurance, the first step is to shop around at multiple insurance companies. Find out what insurance companies offer which products, obtain a free quote, and then compare them. This is the most effective way of determining which insurer offers the best coverage at the lowest price. Don’t have time to do this yourself? Enlist the help of a BrokerLink insurance advisor who can shop around and compare options for you.

Combine insurance policies

Combining insurance policies through a process known as bundling is another great way to save money on car insurance in Dieppe. Bundling insurance policies is when you purchase two or more policies from the same provider. These policies can be the same type, e.g. multiple auto insurance policies, or vary, such as home, auto, life, and recreational vehicle insurance.

Raise your deductible amount

Raising your deductible amount can help Dieppe drivers save money on insurance. A deductible is the amount you agree to pay in the event of a loss or damage. If you need to file an insurance claim and that claim is approved, you will need to pay your deductible amount before the insurance company will pay the rest. While you always want to choose a deductible you can afford to pay, you should also choose one that is as high as possible, given that higher deductibles lead to lower premiums.

Keep a clean driving record

Keeping a clean driving record is extremely important if you want to benefit from lower car insurance premiums in Dieppe. If your driving record has several accidents and traffic violations, your premium is likely to be far higher than if you have an accident-free record. The fewer infractions you have, the less risky you are considered to be, which often translates to cheaper rates.

Look for car insurance discounts

You might be surprised to learn that insurance companies in New Brunswick have a wide range of car insurance discounts available. Knowing what they are is half the battle, and a BrokerLink insurance advisor can help you with this. A broker can explain which insurance companies offer which discounts, how each discount works, and the conditions you must meet in order to qualify. Some of the most common types of auto insurance discounts available to Dieppe drivers may include telematics discounts, anti-theft device discounts, winter tire discounts, safe driving discounts, occasional driver discounts, hybrid or electric car discounts, multi-vehicle discounts, driver’s education discounts, and employment or education-based discounts.

Review your Dieppe car insurance coverage every year

Reviewing your coverage each year before it expires is crucial if you want to save money on Dieppe car insurance. The reality is that your needs and circumstances as a driver will change, and your insurance coverage should change with them. Thus, the coverage you needed last year might not be the coverage you need this year. Evaluating your policy and determining what coverage is and is not working for you is a skill that can save you money. Alternatively, you may be in a stronger financial position now, which means you can afford to raise one of your deductibles. Again, this can result in cheaper auto insurance rates. If you want help reviewing your policy annually, contact BrokerLink. One of our insurance advisors would be pleased to review your policy for you and provide recommendations on ways that you can adjust it to save money.

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At Dieppe BrokerLink, we’re here to help you with any insurance needs you may have. Whether it’s insuring your home, car, business, recreational items, travel plans, special events, or pets, let us help you find the best coverage possible.

You can reach us by phone, email, or in person at any one of our locations throughout New Brunswick. No matter how you choose to get in touch, a BrokerLink insurance advisor will be happy to assist you. We also encourage you to take advantage of our free online quote tool that can provide you with a competitive quote in minutes.

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Car insurance Dieppe FAQs

How much does the average car insurance policy cost in New Brunswick?

Because insurance must be personalized based on individual circumstances there is no one size fits all policy or price. You could pay more or less than this for car insurance depending on your specific circumstances. Where you live is one factor that influences car insurance premiums. However, even among drivers in Dieppe, the rates will be different. This is because other factors, like age, gender, the type of vehicle you drive, and more, all come into play. Contact an insurance professional to learn more about the factors that influence car insurance premiums in New Brunswick and to receive a free Dieppe auto insurance quote.

What are the minimum third party liability coverage requirements for car insurance in Dieppe?

The minimum third party liability coverage requirement for Dieppe drivers is $200,000. This is another way of saying that your Dieppe car insurance plan must contain no less than $200,000 in liability coverage. That said, not all drivers find this amount to be sufficient, so some choose a higher coverage limit, like $500,000 or $100,000,000. It is also worth noting that New Brunswick drivers are also required to carry a minimum amount of accident benefits coverage, which is $50,000.

Does my credit score impact my Dieppe insurance premium?

It can, though it depends on the insurance company. Not all insurance companies use credit scores in their rate-calculation formulas, though some do. If your insurance company asks about your credit score, they will use it to gauge your risk level. The higher your credit score, the less riskier you will seem. Whereas the lower your credit score, the riskier you will seem. Thus, having a high credit score can help you if you want to reduce your premium. Thankfully, even if you have a low credit score and your insurance company asks for it, this is just one of a multitude of factors that they will consider, many of which are more important than this one. For example, your age, driving record, deductible amounts, and insurance claims history are more likely to influence your Dieppe car insurance premium than your credit score.

How can I become a safer driver in Dieppe?

You can become a safe driver by adopting safe driving habits. Safe driving habits may include the following: checking the weather forecast and road conditions before leaving the house and adjusting your plans to drive accordingly, minimizing distractions by refraining from drinking, eating, smoking, or texting while driving, keeping your phone out of sight, obeying the speed limit and all New Brunswick traffic laws, driving slower at night or in inclement weather, wearing sunglasses or using your car’s sun visor when dealing with glare, cleaning all windows and mirrors to improve visibility, and giving other cars space by maintaining a distance of at least two car lengths between you and other vehicles on the road. Not only can adopting these good driving habits reduce your odds of getting into an accident on the road but it can also lower your insurance premium since your record is likely to be cleaner. For more safe driving tips, contact an insurer near you.

Should I renew my Dieppe car insurance coverage?

This all depends on your budget, coverage needs, and experience with your current provider. Assuming you plan to continue driving your vehicle in New Brunswick, you will need to have a valid auto insurance policy. So the question becomes whether to renew your current policy when it expires or shop around and find a new one. To make this decision, think critically about whether your current policy has served you well this past year and if you have had a good experience with your provider.

Next, experts recommend shopping around to see if another provider is offering the same or better coverage at a more competitive rate. If you find a better deal somewhere else, bring it to your existing provider to see if they will match it. Alternatively, if you don’t find a better deal elsewhere and are happy with your current coverage and premium, then let your insurer know you want to begin the car insurance renewal process. If you are dealing with expired car insurance renewal, such as if your policy expired a day or two prior, don’t wait to contact your insurance company. Get in touch with them as soon as possible to avoid a longer gap in coverage.

If you have any questions, contact one of our local branches.