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17 Mar 2026

Smart car buying: Things to know before buying a car in Canada

17 Mar 2026

How to avoid potholes and protect your vehicle this season

15 Jan 2026

Winter driving safety tips for Canadian roads

14 Jan 2026

Does insurance cover windshield cracks? What you need to know

14 Jan 2026

Safe driving tips every Canadian driver should know

14 Jan 2026

What to put in a car emergency kit: Essentials for every driver

13 Jan 2026

What to do after a car accident

13 Jan 2026

Car insurance for new drivers

25 Nov 2025

What documents do I need for car insurance? A complete guide

25 Nov 2025

Using your personal vehicle for business? Here’s what you need to know

25 Nov 2025

Does car insurance cover personal belongings damaged in a car accident?

25 Nov 2025

What is loss of use in car insurance? (And why it matters)

22 Oct 2025

What 96% of Aviva Journey drivers already know: safe driving pays

15 Sep 2025

What to do after a minor car accident: Essential steps and tips

5 Sep 2025

Insuring your electric vehicle or Hybrid

11 Aug 2025

Sustainability trends in ATVs and snowmobiles

1 Aug 2025

What does roadside assistance cover? Unpacking the benefits

14 Jul 2025

How younger generations are changing the collector car market

9 Jul 2025

Drive Safe. Save more with Aviva Journey.

10 Jun 2025

Does a speeding ticket affect insurance in Canada?

10 Jun 2025

How to prepare your car for winter: Ten tips for Canadian drivers

10 Jun 2025

Does my insurance cover rental cars in Canada? Seven common questions

3 Jun 2025

Do I need special insurance for Uber? Essential advice for ride-share drivers

9 May 2025

Tomorrow’s boats: greener, smarter, safer

8 Apr 2025

How do motorcycle customizations affect insurance?

12 Mar 2025

Newest RV designs offer durability, sustainability and technology

9 Jan 2025

Car theft prevention tips: Protect your vehicle (and your home) from car thieves

15 Oct 2024

How to prevent car theft: Essential tips amid rising theft rates

16 Sep 2024

Snow falls – exhilaration rises

21 Aug 2024

Collecting the data on collector cars - Recent North American market trends from Hagerty®

2 Aug 2024

Luxury RVs - Travelling in the diamond lane

2 Aug 2024

Eco-friendly RVs - Going green amongst the evergreens

27 Jun 2024

How to be cautious with EV batteries

27 Jun 2024

Auto accident in the US? What next?

17 May 2024

Family boating: when family time floats your boat

17 May 2024

Smart boats: charting a course to the future

14 May 2024

Electric boats: following a different current with electric boating

16 Apr 2024

An electrifying ride

16 Apr 2024

Young and old at heart: The beauty of vintage motorcycles

16 Apr 2024

The freedom of motorcycle riding

27 Mar 2024

Get on the road to rewards with Aviva Journey

29 Nov 2023

You could be driving a stolen Re-VIN vehicle: What you need to know before purchasing your next vehicle

18 Oct 2023

Maintaining Your EV: Tips on How to Maintain an Electric Vehicle(EV)

18 Oct 2023

Current Events: An update on EV infrastructure

18 Oct 2023

Tips for Driving an EV in the Winter and Snow

1 Aug 2023

An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: What do automotive engineers do

1 Aug 2023

An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: How to build your own electric car (EV)

1 Aug 2023

An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: Autonomous EV engineering in Canada

20 Jun 2023

Get your motor running…with a mind on motorcycle safety

14 Jun 2023

Aviva Journey driving app is now one and our users are thriving

21 Nov 2022

Work commute changed? You may need to update your insurance too

28 Sep 2022

A seven-day journey to good driving habits with a driving discount app

28 Sep 2022

Giving the green light - easing your hesitation about insurance driving apps

28 Sep 2022

How a driving app can tailor your insurance premium to your driving habits and increase your car insurance savings

15 Aug 2022

Electric vehicles environmental impact

15 Aug 2022

Tips on buying an electric vehicle

14 Jun 2022

What to consider when getting a house or auto quote

13 Jun 2022

Vehicle carjacking is on the rise!

19 Apr 2022

Your motorcycle is valuable. Does your insurance company know how valuable?

29 Mar 2022

What you need to know about fake, counterfeit car parts

22 Mar 2022

How to Avoid Insurance Fraud After a Car Accident

21 Feb 2022

Get off to a safe start this year, check for outstanding safety recalls on your vehicle

21 Feb 2022

Prepare your car for summer driving

11 Oct 2021

What happens if you cancel car insurance?

11 Oct 2021

Why did my car insurance go up?

30 Sep 2021

Staying safe on the roads this fall

20 Jan 2020

What to do in the Winter to ensure your collector car is ready for Spring

17 Jan 2020

Drug impaired driving

23 Oct 2019

Preventing vehicle theft

8 Jan 2018

Keep safe and sober on the roads this season

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