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Archive for October, 2008

Why Highways Are So Important

Transportation is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. Much of Canada’s domestic and international freight is hauled on Canada’s 24,400 kilometre National Highway System, the backbone of Canadian trade. In fact, the Canadian transportation system carries more than $1 trillion worth of goods every year.
If our [...]

After The Sale

Enjoy your car! that’s simple huh? Well it’s not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale.

Notify your insurance agent about the new car.
Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major [...]

How Your Auto Insurance Rates Are Determined

Your auto insurance rates are determined by a number of factors:

driving record
usage, how you are using the vehicle, work, pleasure, business
how many drivers you have and their ages
how many vehicles you have
what kind of coverage limits you want
what area you live in
your payment history
what color car you drive
your insurance credit score
your claims history
your occupation and [...]

Map Reading is a Thing of the Past

Never Get Lost Again
Do you spend lots of time planning routes and checking maps on the road. You don’t have any more with a Magellan RoadMate.
I work in the film industry, scouting locations for possible shooting. These can be in built-up urban areas and remote locations all over California.
I often had problems finding my way, [...]

Shopping For A Car? Don’t Get Taken For A Ride!

Imagine this … You’re ready to buy a new car. You’ve done your research on the web at a site like Edmunds.com so you know what the dealer has paid for the model you want. Based on your information you’ve established your comfort zone for price haggling.
You walk into the dealership, meet with a salesperson, [...]