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Driving a car in Ontario? Make sure you’re covered
Are you a rush hour commuter in a suburb like Burlington? Do you travel the scenic roads of northern Ontario towns like Sudbury? Wherever you drive in Ontario, you need the best car insurance. From London to Waterloo, Newmarket to Peterborough, Sonnet has you covered with insurance for experienced or new drivers. Get customized coverage, in language you can understand, at a competitive price – and do it all online. We’ve changed car insurance in Ontario for the better, so your drive is worry-free.
Why do you need auto insurance?
In Ontario, if you own a vehicle, by law you must have auto insurance. Think of insurance as a future investment. The average cost of a car repair claim in Ontario is $8,611. Insurance will protect you from having to pay out of pocket. Plus, if you cause damage or injuries to other people while driving, you’ll be responsible for those costs too. Accidents happen, even to good drivers. Having the best auto insurance in Ontario means you’ll have financial help when they do.
What does car insurance in Ontario cover?
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Did you know? Ontario is a no-fault insurance system. This means that you’ll always deal with your own car insurance company to report a claim, regardless of whether or not you’re at fault for a collision. This makes it even more important to make sure you have the best auto insurance in Ontario.
Mandatory car insurance coverage
You must have liability coverage in order to drive in Ontario. It protects you and other drivers financially in case of an accident where you’re at fault. Liability covers any damages, injuries or losses experienced by another driver or individual.
If you sustain any injuries or damages from an accident, the standard benefits will cover your costs for medical, rehabilitation, and income replacement. In Ontario, there is additional coverage for caregiver and housekeeping or home maintenance benefits. You can also choose to upgrade any of your standard accident benefits coverages or purchase optional benefits.
If you hit another vehicle or object (like a street sign or fire hydrant) or roll your vehicle, this will cover you for the cost to repair or replace your vehicle.
Also known as Direct Compensation - Property Damage (DCPD). This is the portion of your insurance policy that covers the damage to your vehicle to the extent that you’re not at fault for a collision.
It’s not just when you’re driving that your vehicle could be damaged. Comprehensive insurance in Ontario has your vehicle covered for damage from things like falling objects, vandalism, fire, theft, lightning, windstorm and earthquake.
Do you lease or finance your vehicle? Having both comprehensive and collision coverage may actually be required by your lender.
Optional car insurance coverage
Clean record for the last 6 years? We won’t increase your rate due to your first at-fault accident and we automatically apply this protection again if after another 6 years you’ve got a clean record.
Protect that squeaky-clean history and your rate! When it comes time for renewal, your minor ticket won’t impact your rate. We’ll pretend like it didn’t even happen.
Ontario drivers get the benefits of four great coverages and savings to match, all in one convenient bundle.
Rental Costs
We’ll take care of your rental car costs after an at-fault collision or during a comprehensive claim. You’re covered for up to 30 days per occurrence for a rental car comparable to your own. This doesn’t cover loss or damage to a borrowed or rented vehicle.
Non-Owned Vehicle Coverage
We’ll cover you for the loss or damage to a borrowed or rented vehicle comparable to your own.
Roadside Assistance
We’ll reimburse you up to $50 for emergency expenses. This includes tow truck services, battery replacement, or installing a spare tire.
Hit and Run Deductible Waiver
We’ll waive your deductible up to $1,000 in the event of a hit-and-run if it’s reported to the police within 24 hours.
How much does auto insurance cost in Ontario?
Car insurance rates are unique for each driver. Insurance companies look at your personal driving and claims history. They also consider where you live and the type of vehicle you have. Plus, they’ll factor in how you use your car. Here are some examples of the average price of car insurance with Sonnet in Ontario. Get a free online car insurance quote to see how much you would pay.
$156/month avg.
University alumni in Orleans on average can get auto insurance that adds up to about the cost of your daily coffee habit each month.
$176/month avg.
The average person in Waterloo, can bundle their home and auto insurance for less than the average household spends monthly on dining out.
$214/month avg.
The cost of insuring an older vehicle in Newmarket is on average around half of a typical monthly grocery budget for two.
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Questions about car insurance in Ontario? We’ve got answers
Getting an auto insurance quote with Sonnet is quick and easy – with plenty of help along the way. Read through our current blogs or most frequently asked questions about car insurance to get started.
Once you've purchased your auto policy, we’ll send you an email with a link to activate your Sonnet account. Your pink slip and proof of insurance will be accessible directly through your account dashboard. Here you can also get the steps to add your eSlip right to your phone’s digital wallet.
If you would like to download an eSlip, here are the steps to add it to your phone:
Currently eSlips are available for iOS users only. Android available soon.
- Download the
Sonnet Insurance app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play store app (Android). - Log in to your account in the app using the same email and password you set up for your Sonnet account.
- For first-time users, tap the ‘Get your eSlip’ banner over the ‘More’ tab. Agree to the terms and conditions for eSlips. Choose your vehicle (for single policies) or choose your policy then vehicle (for multiple polices).
- To re-add an eSlip if you’ve gotten a new vehicle or your policy has renewed, tap on the ‘More’ tab, then tap ‘Pink Slip’. Choose your vehicle (for single policies) or choose your policy then vehicle (for multiple polices).
- Your eSlip will automatically be added to your phone’s digital wallet.
Want to view your physical pink slip in your account? Follow these steps:
- Log in to your account and click on the ‘Easily access your digital pink slip’ card.
- For single policies click ’Download’. For multiple policies, choose your policy number and then click ‘Download’.
We’ll also send you a hard copy of your pink slip through the mail (which takes about 5 business days).
Haven’t received your liability slip in the mail? First, double check the mailing address listed on your account. You can do this by signing into your account and selecting Settings. If your mailing address is incorrect or you would like to request a new pink slip be mailed,
The Ontario government sets out required coverages and approves pricing for auto policies. In some provinces you can also purchase your insurance from the province. In Ontario, you purchase your car insurance through a private insurer. With Sonnet, you can get an
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We give you our best price that’s specifically tailored for you. We’ve come up with a number of ways to help make sure you get the best price on your insurance.
There are a number of ways you could save on your auto insurance:
- Exclusive Sonnet Savings. Self-service has its benefits! You’ll save just for purchasing your insurance online. How easy is that?
- Claims Free. If you’re lucky enough to have been claims-free for six years, you could save.
- Convictions Free. Good driving behaviour deserves to be rewarded!
- Multi-Vehicle. Insuring more than one vehicle with us? Awesome! You may qualify for a multi-vehicle saving.
- Multi-Policy (home and auto). You could save when you insure both your home and your vehicle with us.
- Winter Tires (only in Ontario). They’ll keep you safe and help you save on your auto insurance.
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Yes, you’ll still need to get car insurance for your leased or financed vehicle. It’s not included in your lease or contract.
The leasing or financing company may have specific car insurance requirements as a condition of your contract with them. These could include a minimum deductible for collision and comprehensive coverages. You’ll also need to list them on your policy as an additional interest, since they have a stake in your car. And, they’ll require you to provide them with proof of insurance.
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Using your vehicle to carry paying passengers is considered
The 5 minutes to get insured is based on the average Sonnet customer experience.
Average monthly premiums for auto insurance in Ontario are based on current Sonnet policies as of July 2020, with assumptions made to determine demographic groups.
The average cost of an auto claim in Ontario is based on 2019 claims data from Sonnet and Economical Insurance.