Car Scene

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Car Scene

MPI Rates Going Down for the First Time Since 2012

For the first time since 2012, MPI has applied to decrease its premium rates. The overall decrease will be 0.6%. If approved, 610,000 Manitoba vehicles will have lower insurance premiums. It results to about $10 less in premiums per year. MPI originally requested a 0.1%...
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Monday, January 21, 2019

Car Scene, Crime

MPI Warning Customers of Text Messaging Scam

There's no such thing as free money. Manitoba Public Insurance is warning customers of a text messaging scam going around that offers an e-transfer of money. The text message claims to be from MPI and asks the customer to click a link which will send...
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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Car Scene, Weather

MPI’s Low-Interest Loans for Winter Tires Once Again Available for Winter 2017

Since launch in September 2014, almost 71,000 loans have been processed and approve for MPI's low interest winter tire financing program. MPI's program provides anyone looking for winter tires loans up to 48 months in length at prime rate plus two per cent for up...
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Car Scene, Traffic

Winnipeg Police Release Complete List of Mobile Photo Radar Locations

The Winnipeg Police has released a list of mobile photo radar locations after a complaint to ombudsman. The 35-page document shows direction, enforcement street, speed, and the closest school/park. Back in August 2015, Chris Sweryda of Wise Up Winnipeg filed a freedom-of-information request to get...
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Car Scene

CAA: Manitoba’s 10 Worst Roads 2017

CAA has released its annual list of the 10 Worst Roads in Manitoba. Four Winnipeg roads made the Manitoba top ten list. PR 239, Faulkner PR 353, Brookdale Dugald Road, Anola Chevrier Boulevard, Winnipeg Empress Street, Winnipeg Pembina Highway, Winnipeg Main Street South, Carman Main...
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Car Scene, Events

43rd Annual World Of Wheels March 24 – 26

The 43rd Annual World Of Wheels will take place at RBC Convention Centre from March 24 - 26, 2017. Event times: Friday, March 24: 3:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday, March 25: 10:00am – 10:00pm Sunday, March 26: 10:00am – 6:00pm Ticket prices: Gate: General Admission: $16.75...
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Friday, February 24, 2017

Car Scene, Development, Traffic

List of Winnipeg Streets That Will Be Repaired in 2017

The City of Winnipeg has released a list of local streets that will be repaired in 2017. The $105-million initiative will come from all three levels of government and lead to 150 roadway construction projects. Approximately 130 kilometres of road will get repaired. $60-million will...
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Friday, January 13, 2017

Car Scene

2016 Was The Most Deadliest Year on Manitoba Roads in a Decade

In 2016 there were 101 fatal collisions that resulted in 112 deaths making it the deadliest year on Manitoba roadways since 2006. “2016 was a tragic year for road fatalities in Manitoba,” said Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler. “Not since 2006 have we lost as...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Car Scene, Crime

Manitoba Public Insurance: Top Five Frauds of 2016

These are always a good read! Every year MPI releases the top 5 insurance frauds. Insurance fraud is never a good thing because in the end, the money comes out all insurance payers pockets. Fraudulent and suspicious claims are handled by Manitoba Public Insurance’s Special...
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Friday, November 18, 2016

Car Scene, Goldenboy Deals

$49 for a Winter Car-Care Package at Donvito Auto Service

Winter's just around the corner. Are you ready? This weeks Groupon deal is $49 for a Winter Car Care Package at Donvito Auto Service. The package includes: Oil change and filter Lube chassis (as required) Analysis of charging and starting systems Tire rotation and air...
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