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Being a driver in Toronto can be challenging. From navigating traffic on the Gardiner Expressway to sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists – it’s vital that both you and your car are sufficiently insured. With all the choices out there, it can be hard to find the best car insurance in Toronto. With Sonnet, get the coverage you need at a competitive price – and do it all online. Looking for even more savings? Sign up for Sonnet Shift and you could save up to 35% for safe driving.
Why do you need car insurance in Toronto?
In Toronto, it’s mandatory to have car insurance if you own a vehicle. Not only are there a lot of accidents in the city, drivers in Toronto are 40% more likely to file a claim for a stolen vehicle than drivers in the rest of Ontario!1 Paying to repair or replace your vehicle can be costly. But with the right car insurance the losses don’t have to come out of your pocket. So why not protect yourself with a top-rated insurance company you can trust?
What does car insurance in Toronto cover?
Toronto follows the same rules for car insurance as the rest of Ontario. To make sure everyone has basic protection, certain coverages are required by law. Here’s a list of car insurance coverages that are
Essential car insurance coverage in Toronto
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.
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.
Heads up! As of January 1, 2024 this coverage is optional in Ontario. It was previously mandatory. Having DCPD on your policy is strongly recommended to avoid paying out of pocket to cover damages if an accident isn’t your fault.
If you lease or finance your car, this coverage is usually required by your lessor or lender. Find out more about insuring a
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.
Heads up! Collision is optional but highly recommended. Without it, you’ll have to pay out of pocket if your car is damaged in an accident where you’re at fault.
Do you lease or finance your vehicle? Having this coverage is usually required by your lessor or lender. Find out more about insuring a
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.
Heads up! This coverage is optional but highly recommended. If you don’t have it, you’ll have to cover the costs if any of the above (and more) happen.
Do you lease or finance your vehicle? Having both comprehensive and collision coverage may actually be required by your lessor or lender. Find out more about insuring a
Optional car insurance coverage in Toronto
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.
Heads up!
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 is car insurance in Toronto?
$241/month is the average cost of car insurance in Toronto at Sonnet. Get car insurance for around the same price as daily rideshare (Uber) trips for a week from Midtown to the Yonge-and-Dundas area.
How car insurance is calculated
Car insurance prices are calculated on the likelihood of a claim. This is why auto insurance in a dense city like Toronto can be more expensive than other cities in the province. The cost of car insurance varies for each person depending on a list of factors. The cheapest car insurance in Toronto may not mean it’s the best car insurance for your needs.
Key factors affecting your Toronto car insurance rates
Here are a few things car insurance companies look at when determining your car insurance rates in Toronto:
- Your driving record
This plays a crucial role in determining your car insurance rates in Toronto. Beyond being at fault for a collision, here are the top five traffic tickets that can impact your insurance rates: speeding, distracted driving, failing to stop at a red light or stop sign, driving without wearing a seatbelt, and illegal turns. - The car you drive
The GTA has seen a massive rise in auto thefts, with some cars that are more targeted than others. If you want your car insurance to be cheaper, you may want to avoid getting a car in the top stolen vehicles list. - The neighbourhood you live in
How congested your area is and crime rates in your neighbourhood can impact the likelihood of a claim. So if you live in a denser area, such as downtown Toronto, you could be paying more for your car insurance. - Your daily commute
More road time translates to a risk of accidents. If you rely on the TTC or Go train for your daily commute, you have a better chance of securing a cheaper car insurance premium compared to someone who spends two hours driving on Highway 401 every day. - The coverage you have
Toronto offers both mandatory and optional auto insurance coverages. While additional coverages like collision and comprehensive may increase the initial cost, they could also help you save in the long-run by insuring against accidents and thefts.
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Our free, easy-to-use smartphone app monitors your driving and scores it. Every three months you could earn savings of up to 35% for driving safely, and you could also get a Mileage Discount of up to 10% just for driving less.
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Bundling your home and car insurance could mean up to 20% in savings. Insuring more than one vehicle could also qualify you for multi-vehicle savings.
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Questions about car insurance in Toronto? 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 car insurance, 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).
- eSlips will automatically update in your digital wallet app after a policy change or renewal. If you notice that it hasn’t automatically updated, 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.
Heads up! If you are an iOS (iPhone) user, the Background app refresh setting must always be turned ON. This setting allows eSlips to
Follow these steps to turn this setting ON:
- Go to your iPhone Settings and scroll down until you see the Sonnet Insurance App.
- Simply tap the Background App Refresh toggle, so it is ON (green).
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,
1 Source: Sonnet book of business and Sonnet website data (2022)
Average monthly premiums for auto insurance in Toronto are based on current Sonnet policies as of February 2024, with assumptions made to determine demographic groups.