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Did you know North York is booming and becoming Toronto’s second commercial hub? With all the growth, there are more cars on the road than before. So, it’s important to make sure you’ve got enough insurance coverage in case anything unexpected happens.

Whether you're heading to Toronto’s downtown core for a Maple Leafs game or exploring further north with a hike at the the Kortright Centre, you can easily find affordable car insurance that suits your specific driving needs at Onlia. Given the increased number of vehicles on the road, having the right coverage is essential to make sure you’re protected.

How much does car insurance in North York cost?

The average cost of car insurance in North York in mid-2023 was about $3,431 per year or $286 per month. It’s more than the provincial average of $2,511 per year or $209.25 per month.

North York’s most affordable option for car insurance

Getting affordable car insurance in North York is crucial when you’re trying to balance your budget. There are a few things you can do to find the most affordable car insurance in North York:

  • Choose the right car
    Insurers use the Canadian Loss Experience Automobile Rating (CLEAR) system to determine the likelihood of your car being involved in a claim, and how much it might cost. Choosing one with a lower CLEAR number can help you get the cheapest insurance possible.
  • Adjust your coverage to reflect your needs
    You can decrease the amount of coverage, increase your deductible, or remove optional endorsements to shave a little extra off your monthly cost. Remember though, you may pay more out of pocket when you make a claim, and you may have less protection when decreasing coverages.
  • Bundle your home and auto insurance
    Most providers will offer significantly discounted rates when you insure your home and car(s) with them.
  • Take advantage of discounts
    Most providers offer discounts for things like being claims-free, insuring multiple cars, and installing winter tires. Find one that puts the most money back in your pocket. See Onlia’s car insurance discounts.

Why North York drivers should choose Onlia 


When choosing an insurance company in Toronto’s burrough, consider factors such as coverage options, affordability, reputation, customer service, specialized services, claims handling and available discounts.

Onlia makes buying and managing your insurance simple:

  • You can add or subtract your coverage as you see fit.
  • You have the freedom to make your own insurance decisions.
  • No paperwork or phone calls required to buy your manage your policy, saving you more time (and money)

Save $750* on car & home insurance

Bundle your car and home insurance policies with Onlia to save up to 15% on car and up to 50% on home coverage.

All the coverage you need, and then some

In order for you to drive in Ontario, you need the minimum coverage:

  • Third-party Liability: Protects you when you’re responsible for an auto accident in which someone else is injured, killed, or has their property damaged. Learn more about Third-party Liability coverage.
  • Accident Benefits: Covers certain aspects of injuries to you/your passengers because of an automobile accident.
  • Uninsured Automobile: If you're in a collision where the other driver is at-fault but doesn't have insurance, your insurance provider will cover the damage to your vehicle. Learn more about Uninsured Automobile coverage.

Along with all the mandatory coverage you need to legally drive in Ontario, you can round out your policy with extra protection. 

Extra coverages can include:

  • Family Protection: If you or a family member is hurt in a collision caused by a driver who is underinsured, we'll cover the difference up to your coverage limit.
  • Increased Third Party Liability: Minimize risk by boosting your liability coverage limit from $1 million to $2 million.
  • Enhanced Rental Automobile Package: Our enhanced get-around guarantee gives you more options when it comes to rental cars if your vehicle is damaged in an accident.
  • Optional Accident Benefits Coverages: Standard Accident Benefits provide compensation if you, your passengers, or pedestrians are injured, as the result of an incident. You can increase this protection by adding more coverage.
  • Automobile Purchase/Leased Price Guarantee: In the event of an accident that damages your vehicle beyond repair, if you bought or leased your car new, we’ll pay to replace it with a new one that’s a similar make and model.
  • Permission to Carry Paying Passengers: This allows you to accept compensation for giving colleagues a ride to and from your workplace.

How car insurance rates are determined in North York

The price of car insurance in North York is based on several factors.

These include the type of vehicle you drive, your age, your gender, years of experience driving, annual distance driven, at-fault collisions, postal code, coverage options, deductible and the number of drivers on the policy.

What affects your car insurance premium

  • Type of vehicle
  • Age, gender and years of driving experience
  • Typical distance driven each year
  • Driving history and previous at-fault collisions
  • Postal code
  • The coverage options you choose
  • The deductible you choose
  • Number of drivers on the policy

What doesn’t affect your insurance premium

  • Your credit history, including past bankruptcies
  • Your employment status
  • How long you’ve been at your current address
  • Whether you lease or own your car
  • Accidents where you were not at fault
  • Periods where you did not have car insurance (depending on your province)
  • The colour of your car — we don’t even ask

Choosing the right insurance for North York driving

When selecting car insurance for driving in North York, consider the following:

  • Adequate coverage: ensure the policy provides sufficient coverage for your needs, including liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage. Toronto's busy roads may pose higher risks, so comprehensive coverage can be beneficial.
  • Accident forgiveness: look for insurance companies that offer accident forgiveness programs. Onlia has this feature to prevent your rates from increasing after your first at-fault accident.
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage: due to the high number of vehicles on Toronto roads, there's a possibility of encountering uninsured or underinsured drivers. Having this coverage protects you in case of accidents involving such drivers.
  • Enhanced liability coverage: considering Toronto's dense urban environment, higher liability coverage limits can provide extra protection in case of severe accidents.
  • Discounts and bundling: Onlia’s discounts are applied automatically and they range from small discounts on things like winter tires to bigger discounts when you bundle your car and home insurance.
  • Local expertise: Onlia is only available in Ontario so we’re experts on what’s local and we understand the unique driving conditions in Toronto.

Discounts on North York car insurance

Onlia Insurance looks out for you by helping you save more. One way we help you is through our discounts on car insurance, which are automatically applied once you are eligible.

Bundle Car & Home

What you can save: Up to 50% off home insurance, up to 15% off car. 
How you can save: Insure your home and car with Onlia.

Conviction-Free

What you can save: 25%
How you can save: Have zero convictions over a three-year period.

Graduated Licensing

What you can save: 10% off your first year when you graduate to a new licence level.
How you can save: Have your G2 or G licence and a good driving & insurance history.

Multi-Car

What you can save: 20% off per car.
How you can save: Insure two or more cars on the same Onlia account.

New Car

What you can save: 10%
How you can save: Insure a car from 2020 or above.

Renewal Loyalty

What you can save: 5%
How you can save: Be an Onlia customer for 3 or more years.

Retiree

What you can save: 5% off accident benefits coverage.
How you can save: Be retired and maintain a good driving record.

Winter Tires

What you can save: 2%
How you can save: Have winter tires installed.

What Onlia's affordable car insurance covers

Onlia has coverages to suit everyone — whether you’re a single professional in the city, a parent with a growing family heading into the suburbs, or a post-secondary student attending York University in North York.

Our coverage covers your bases — everything that’s required to drive in Ontario comes standard in our car insurance policies.

*Mandatory coverage

What to know when choosing car insurance in North York

How are car insurance quotes calculated in Ontario?

Car insurance quotes are calculated based on a number of factors, including where you live, the type of car you drive, your own driving history, and other drivers in your household. Insurance providers place importance on different variables, which may explain why your prices vary across companies.

Learn more about how your premium is calculated on our blog.

Which auto insurance coverages are mandatory in Ontario?

To drive in Ontario, you must have these minimum coverages:

  • Third-party Liability: Protects you when you’re responsible for an auto accident in which someone else is injured, killed, or has their property damaged. Learn more about Third Party Liability coverage.
  • Accident Benefits: Covers certain aspects of injuries to you/your passengers because of an automobile accident.
  • Direct Compensation – Property Damage (DCPD): Covers damage to your vehicle when you’re in an accident that’s not your fault.
  • Uninsured Automobile: If you're in a collision where the other driver is at-fault but doesn't have insurance, your insurance provider will cover the damage to your vehicle. Learn more about Uninsured Automobile coverage.

Explore mandatory and optional car insurance coverages on our blog.

How can I make my car insurance more affordable in North York?

There are a few things you can do to find the most affordable car insurance in North York:

  • Choose the right car
    Insurers use the Canadian Loss Experience Automobile Rating (CLEAR) system to determine the likelihood of your car being involved in a claim, and how much it might cost. This information is publicly available on the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s website, so you can make an informed decision on the car you’re committing to. Choosing one with a lower CLEAR number can help you get the cheapest insurance possible.
  • Adjust your coverage to reflect your needs
    You can decrease the amount of coverage, increase your deductible, or remove optional endorsements to shave a little extra off your monthly cost.
  • Bundle your home and auto insurance
    Most providers will offer significantly discounted rates when you insure your home and car(s) with them.
  • Take advantage of discounts
    Most providers offer discounts for things like being claims-free, insuring multiple cars, and installing winter tires. Find one that puts the most money back in your pocket. See Onlia’s car insurance discounts.

How much is car insurance in North York vs. Markham?

Car insurance in North York is an average of $3,431 per year, whereas the average yearly premium for the neighbouring community of Markham is $3,169.

Does car insurance cover theft or fire?

Yes! Comprehensive coverage cost around $100 to $300 per year and covers damage to your car not caused by a collision, including theft and fire.

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