Car insurance FAQ

The easiest way to cancel your insurance policy is to contact us at 1-888-277-8726 This link will launch your default phone software.

We really want to hear what you have to say and understand what you need. Your satisfaction is our priority.

If you prefer to write, you can log in to your Online Services and send us a secure email. Simply select Renewal or cancellation and choose the insurance product to cancel. After that, just go to the How can we help you section and provide us with your:

• Desired cancellation date
• Reason for cancellation
• Address

You can also fill out, sign and mail us the slip included with your insurance contract.

A damage insurance agent can then review your insurance file and give you advice that's right for your situation.

We'll confirm the cancellation by mail.

Tip: Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage elsewhere before the cancellation date, because you're required to hold civil liability insurance in Quebec when you own a vehicle. When you are comparing coverage options, think about what services and benefits are included, not just the price.

If you decide not to renew your insurance policy, call us at 1-888-277-8726 This link will launch your default phone software.

There are no penalties or fees if you cancel on the policy renewal date.

There may be fees if you cancel before the renewal date. This is standard industry practice. To find out what the fees may be for you, call us at 1-888-277-8726 This link will launch your default phone software.

No. This is just an update to your policy if you're:

• Removing one of your vehicles
• Replacing a vehicle with a different one
• Storing a vehicle

You can make this kind of change using our Online Services or by calling a damage insurance agent.

If you have only one vehicle on your policy, and you'd like to remove it because you've started using public transportation, for example, please contact us at 1-888-277-8726 This link will launch your default phone software.

Yes, in some cases, your insurer may cancel your car insurance policy (for example, if you hadn't paid your premiums or if you make false statements). We would notify you by registered mail well within legal time limits if we were going to cancel your insurance. See your policy for more details.

Increasing your deductible could help you save on your insurance premiums. Just make sure you can afford to pay your deductible in the event of a claim.

Not at all. The Regulation respecting the use of tires specifically designed for winter driving has no impact on your car insurance. That being said, we’d like to remind you that Quebec’s Highway Safety Code requires you to have winter tires on your car between December 1 and March 15. If you don’t, you could be fined up to $300.

To learn more, you can read more about Quebec winter tire requirements External link., which are outlined in the Highway Safety Code.

Here are a few ways to save at your next renewal:

• Drive carefully (a clean driving record can make a real difference).
• Buy your home and auto insurance from the same provider to get a multi-product discount.
• Choose a vehicle with lower insurance rates. Generally speaking, the older the vehicle is and the fewer bells and whistles it has, the cheaper your premium will be.
• If your budget allows, increase your Collision and Upset and All Perils Other than Collision or Upset deductibles. Generally speaking, the higher your deductible, the lower your premium.
• Consider not getting the Collision and Upset and All Perils Other than Collision or Upset coverages for an older car. Contact your damage insurance agent to discuss what's right for you!

As a policyholder, you are responsible for informing your insurer of any changes made to your vehicle or how it is used. This includes things like vehicle modifications, changes in vehicle use (for example, commercial use), the addition of newly licensed drivers to your household and a change of address.

A vehicle modification includes:

• Performance-related modifications, such as upgrading the engine
• Electronic modifications, such as upgrading the stereo
• Cosmetic modifications, such as a new paint job

Commercial use means any change in use where the insured vehicle is now used for commercial purposes. For example, if you started ridesharing or deliveries using your personal vehicle, this would be considered commercial use.

You should always notify your insurer when any change is made to your vehicle. The risk will be re-evaluated and may result in a premium adjustment or even the cancellation of your policy. If you make any of the changes described above but don’t inform your insurer, the insurer can decide to deny your claim, and may even cancel or void your policy.

Note: If you need to modify your vehicle to accommodate a medical condition, you should still notify your insurer.

You can use Online Services to add a new driver to your auto insurance policy.

To add a driver to your Desjardins auto insurance policy, follow these steps:

• Log in to your account
• Select the Vehicle section
• Then select Add a driver
• Enter the information required and save

Add a driver to your policy

You can use Online Services to add a vehicle to your auto insurance policy. It's a quick and easy way to keep your auto insurance up to date.

To add a vehicle to your Desjardins auto insurance policy, follow these steps:

• Log in to your account
• Select the Vehicle section
• Choose Add a vehicle
• Enter the information required and save

Add a vehicle to your policy