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How much car insurance do you really need?

How much car insurance do you really need?

The first few questions that come to mind for most drivers are: What kind of car insurance do I need? And how much coverage should I carry? The answer to both of these questions is: it depends.

This article has been updated from a previous version. 

For drivers in Canada, car insurance is mandatory — it’s the law. So, if you’re going to get behind the wheel, you’ll want to make sure you’re insured.  

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