Car Insurance in Ontario

How to Save Without Sacrificing Coverage

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Finding the lowest rate shouldn’t be a guessing game.

Our Excalibur Defenders shop over 40 of Canada’s top insurers to find you the best balance of price, protection, and practical coverage for your unique driving profile.

Whether you need standard auto insurance, coverage for an EV, gap insurance, or solutions for high-risk or young drivers, we help you build coverage that make sense – without overselling what you don’t need.

⚠️ WARNING – 12 ACCIDENT BENEFTIS WILL BECOME OPTIONAL IN ONTARIO.
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Starting July 1, 2026, 12 Accident Benefits will become ‘Top-Up’ options for Ontario auto policy holders.

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What is the average cost of
car insurance in Ontario?

While rates vary by city, most Ontario drivers pay between $1,500 to $1,900 per year. Your rate is a calculation based on your age, postal code, vehicle type, annual mileage, claims history, among other factors.

The difference makers? We specialize in finding the “outliers”—insurers who offer lower rates for specific driver profiles that big-box insurance companies miss.

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5 Practical Ways to Lower
Your Ontario Auto Premiums

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1. User-Based Telematics

Apps like Intact my Drive can save up to 25% based on your actual safe driving habits.

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2. Winter Tire Discount

A mandatory 2% to 5% savings across all Ontario insurers.

3. Bundle Home & Auto

Save up to 15% by combining your home and auto insurance.

4. Increase Your Deductible

Raising from $500 to $1,000 can drop your premium by 10% or more.

5. Professional & Alumni Discounts

Ask us if your employer, university, or first responder organization qualifies you for a “Group” rate.

Just give us a call and speak to an Excalibur Defender

We work with over 40 of Canada’s Top Insurers to guarantee you have options.

Questions to Ask Your Broker About Auto Insurance

You need a broker for finding auto insurance that meets your specific needs. Here are a few questions to consider beforehand as you prepare for the discussion:

How much can you afford to pay if you get in an accident?

(To keep premiums low you may want to have a higher deductible and be willing to pay more for repairs.)

What is the procedure for filing and settling a claim?

(Ask who to call and what happens after you file a claim.)

What discounts are available?

Ask about good driver, multiple policy and student discounts.

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Choosing the

Right Vehicle

Vehicles with strong safety ratings and lower theft risk typically carry lower premiums. If you want cheaper insurance, you need to drive an insurance-friendly vehicle. Generally, intermediate SUVs and sensible family sedans (like the Toyota Corolla or Subaru Forester) have lower CLEAR scores, meaning they cost less to insure. Avoid high-theft models or luxury imports if your primary goal is the lowest possible monthly payment.

Specialized Coverage

Affordable Insurance for Every Driver Profile

We don’t just provide standard quotes. We have dedicated “defense” plans for:

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High-Risk Drivers

Navigating the non-standard market to get you back to regular rates.

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Young Drivers

Helping students and new licensees find affordable “starter” policies.

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Electric Vehicle Owners

Finding insurers that don’t penalize you for going green.

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Rate Reducer™

You’re in the driver seat with Rate Reducer. We show our hand on the coverage options available and let you compare your 10 lowest auto or home insurance rates in minutes with our self serve quote tool.

Free Protection Checkup

with every quote & renewal

We look for potential blind spots. We know, everyone wants cheap insurance, but our job is to protect you from assumptions, unknowns and industry change with our free comprehensive review of your needs.

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Protect your Budget with Gap Insurance

Maintain the original value of your car!

With Gap Insurance, if you buy a new vehicle and it’s written off in an insurance claim, you will get reimbursed for the amount you paid for up to 7 years. If you buy a used vehicle that’s less than ten years old, Gap Insurance will reimburse you for the market value at the time you purchased for up to 5 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you’ve got Auto Insurance questions – we’re here to answer them. Our team of defenders is always happy to help clarify your insurance knowledge and here are a few Tips and Frequently Asked Questions to get you started.

  • Your insurance needs are different than those of your neighbour’s, so you need an insurance broker that recognizes that. An Excalibur Insurance broker will ask you all the questions needed to guarantee that you have the right coverage and the best auto insurance policy for your needs. Additionally, your broker will walk you through the coverage options available to you, including comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, and increased liability limits. Once you determine your optimal coverage plan, your broker can help you find the best coverage at the best price.

  • You could call up your prospective insurance companies and compare quotes directly, but that could take a lot of time out of your day and no one wants to spend hours of their day on the phone. A brokerage – like Excalibur – has access to many of the best auto insurance companies on the market and can compare rates for you with the same requirements in mind. This can be done quickly and hassle-free with Excalibur.

  • Technically, there is no single overarching number that sums up the cost of auto insurance for every driver in Ontario. Your auto insurance rates will depend upon a few different variables, such as the make/model of the car you drive, the drivers listed on your policy, and the length of your average commute, to name a few. You can expect to pay more if you have young and experienced drivers named on your policy, drive long distances during high traffic times, and/or have experienced an accident in the past.

    Excalibur has provided the following figures for you to get a better idea of how much auto insurance can cost in Ontario:

    • You can expect to pay an average of $1,500 year for auto insurance in Ontario.
    • This means you may be paying anywhere between $125 and $150 month for your auto insurance policy.
  • There are dozens of car insurance companies across Ontario, that all offer different rates for auto insurance. Some companies offer discounts for young drivers, while others prioritize experience and an accident-free driving record. When you find an insurance company that goes above and beyond to meet your unique needs, it’s truly something to rave about. In fact, many people have found that same feeling about The Excalibur Insurance Group. To date, we’ve received over 400 reviews from our customers.

  • If you are not planning on buying your own vehicle, your parents can add you to their insurance policy as an occasional driver of their vehicle. If you are planning to buy a vehicle, you need get auto insurance the same day. When you’re shopping around for a new vehicle, you can contact a broker to compare quotes on different models to find the cheapest premium for you. Once you’ve purchased a vehicle, insurance coverage is legally required before you’re able to pick up your new car from the dealership.

  • Insurance premiums increase when the insurance industry experiences a period of time where they pay out more in claims than they receive in premiums. This is known as a “hard market.” You can learn more about why insurance premiums go up by checking out our YouTube video titled “Why Are My Insurance Rates Going Up?” or our blog titled “Why Did My Insurance Go Up?”