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Compare to Save Thousands In Minutes on Car and Travel Insurance
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RateSupermarket.ca Adds Travel and Auto Features to Insurance Comparison Lineup
Toronto Ontario – July 24, 2013: For many Canadians, the summer season presents the perfect time for a road trip or family vacation – and budgets can skyrocket along with hot weather temperatures. When it comes to trimming seasonal travel costs, the right insurance coverage can present significant savings – and now it’s easier than ever to find the best quotes in your region.
RateSupermarket.ca, Canada’s comprehensive rate comparison site, has unveiled new additions to their rate comparison options – a newly enhanced car insurance engine featuring over 40 carriers, and a brand new, in-depth travel insurance comparison service.
Powered by Kanetix Ltd., RateSupermarket.ca’s certified auto and travel insurance quote provider, these powerful comparison engines work within minutes to locate customized quotes for consumers based on their personal driving history, vehicle, and travel needs…
Check Insurance Coverage When Car Sharing
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As gas prices continue to climb, the average annual cost of driving even a small car is now somewhere around $10,000, according to the Canadian Automobile Association.
So it’s not surprising that thousands of Canadians carpool to work or school, both to save money and preserve their vehicles. In fact, car ownership is making less and less sense to many people, especially those who live in the city and can bike or grab a bus.
And yet, there are times when having a car – or at least access to one – is still a bit of a must. That’s why more and more urban drivers are looking at car-sharing services that allow drivers to rent cars by the day, or even the hour.
Editor tip: If you’re looking to save even more on gas, try using a gas rewards or cash back rewards credit card when filling up. A great option is the MBNA Smart Cash Master Card credit card, which awards up to five per cent cash back for the first six months (up to two per cent after that) on gas and grocery purchases…
One of Canada’s biggest insurance companies has estimated its losses at $257 million in the wake of recent catastrophes affecting thousands of its customers.
