Merlin Insurance Inc. merge with Dale Parizeau Morris Mackenzie
As of January 1, 2013, Merlin Insurance Inc. will be merging with Dale Parizeau Morris Mackenzie, an industry leader in insurance brokerage. Merlin Insurance will become a division of Dale Parizeau Morris Mackenzie and will draw on the knowledge and expertise of a major financial services firm while continuing to look after client files with the same level of service and with the …
Fuel consumption and air conditioners
The rhetoric surrounding the use of air conditioners is generally quite polarized. On the one side are those who believe that air conditioning accounts for a large proportion of a car’s fuel consumption; and on the other side are those who believe that air conditioning is more energy efficient than driving with the windows down. Who is right? The numbers… …
Home Insurance: things to do before leaving on vacation
July is vacation month for many Quebecers. Before you left, you told family and friends and made arrangements for your pets, but did you remember to tell your insurer you were leaving? In fact, failure to take the necessary precautions when you are away could invalidate certain parts of your coverages. Let’s examine these points more closely. The difference between …
Auto Insurance: Questions and Answers
Getting an auto insurance quote has never been easier. Usually, you only need to answer a few personal questions to get an immediate quote. In some cases, more information may be required to determine which insurance company best meets your needs. Let’s examine various aspects of auto insurance to help you make an informed decision. What is civil liability coverage …
Mechanics 101: What should you check before buying a used car
A mechanical inspection report is an important step that shouldn’t be neglected. But despite looking high and low, and enlisting the help of your family and friends, you still can’t find a helpful mechanic. Don’t despair! Here are a few pointers to help you inspect the vehicle you are interested in yourself, and make you look like a pro! The …
A review of non-standard car insurance
As consumers, we are used to being able to pick and choose the products we want, and we generally do the same when it comes to auto insurance. However, the law states that all automobile drivers must be insured: it is forbidden to drive on Quebec roads without insurance. But at the same time, the insurer is not obliged to …
Maintaining your vehicle is a good investment
You probably already know, but just as a reminder: a new car can lose up to 20% of its original value the moment you drive it out of the dealership. And its value will continue to decrease at around 10% a year. Depreciation is inescapable. How can you ensure that your auto investment does not ruin your finances? Keep your …
Can choosing a car dealership give you a major headache?
Car sales consultants, without a doubt, rank among the least respected of all professionals by the general public. A survey made by the Pollara polling firm in 1998 revealed that only 3% of people surveyed said they trusted car salesmen, the same percentage as tobacco industry executives! So its easy to see why shopping for a new car can be a …
