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We're Hiring!

May 3, 2023

We currently have Personal/ Commercial Broker positions we are looking to fill! Please see our job posting at Saskjobs.ca (#6020658 and #6020665) and apply today!    

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Holiday Hours

December 12, 2022

Our Holiday hours for this year are as follows: December 23- Closing at 2:00 PM December 26- Closed December 27- Closed December 30- Closing at 2:00 PM January 2, 2023- Closed

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SGI Salvage Auctions

December 5, 2022

SGI Salvage is changing the site they host the online auctions for vehicles that have been deemed a Total Loss. As of November 23rd, 2022, no more auctions will be held on the current SGI salvage site. Auctions will return on December 7th, 2022, on IAA AuctionNow (Formerly Impact Auto Auctions). An account is needed to make bids on vehicles being auctioned off on IAA AuctionNow. The accounts have a $200 annual fee for individuals. Saskatchewan residents who register before the end of January 2023 will have the fee waived for the first year. You can find more information on the SGI salvage website by clicking on the link at the top of the page or clicking on the link below. https://www.sgi.sk.ca/sgiautoauctions

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PST on Used Vehicles

September 23, 2022

Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance collects PST on used vehicles, including private sales that are purchased for more than five thousand dollars. A private sale includes sales from one individual to another individual; an individual to a farm corporation; farm corporation to an individual; or farm corporation to a farm corporation. There are three ways to remit the PST payment to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance: SGI can collect and remit the PST on your behalf when you register the vehicle for the first time at any SGI issuing office. By filling out the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance form "Provincial Sales Tax - Casual Return" and mailing in the payment to their office online by going to the Saskatchewan Etax Service or SETS You can find a link to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance bulletin and the SETS website below.   https://www.sets.saskatchewan.ca/rptp/wcm/connect/d822db11-55f6-4cc9-a5da-440119e10884/PST.058+Taxation+of+Used+Goods.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&…

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New Employee

September 23, 2022

We're pleased to announce that Lareina Caswell joined our team on September 6, 2022. Lareina has a background in Auto sales and Banking, which will allow her to help you exceptionally in the breakdown of costs for insurance and registrations. Lareina will work from our Shell Lake office to support the most significant number of people.

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eInspection Rollout

September 14, 2022

In May of 2022, SGI began testing eInspections at certain SGI-certified inspection stations to try and streamline the inspection process. SGI deemed the test a success and, on July 4th, 2022, began rolling out the eInpections to all SGI-certified inspection stations across the province, aiming to be done by the end of September 2022. SGI has stated that the inspections stations will now be responsible for entering the information into the system. However, bringing the inspection form when registering a vehicle after getting it inspected would still be a good idea.

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Deferred Inspection Changes

September 13, 2022

Recently SGI made additional changes to how deferred inspections work. Previously you could get a conditional registration for 28 days, two 8-day permits, and four 24-hour permits to facilitate the inspection and repairs process. Effective August 10th, 2022, you can only get the 28-day conditional registration if you meet the following requirements: The Interprovincial Records Exchange (IRE) system responds; you present a New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS)  or signed letter from the dealership; or if the vehicle was imported from outside of Canada and the necessary customs forms such as the K22 Import form are present. SGI has advised that if the conditional registration is expired and you need to get the vehicle to an inspection that a valid plate or permit is not required to pull the vehicle on a trailer or to have it towed with a tow truck.

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Renting Out Your Camper

July 6, 2022

So you are looking to make some extra money this summer by renting out your camper or RV. It seems like a good idea, but have you talked to your insurance broker about it? Personal Auto Paks DO NOT provide coverage if you are renting the vehicle out. Even if you sustain damage to the unit while it is not rented out just having it advertised as available to rent can result in a claim denial. Always ensure you talk to your insurance broker before advertising that you are renting out your camper or RV. Ensuring you are covered before a loss will save you from any potential headaches.

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Further Update to Fine Collections

June 21, 2022

There has been an update on the payment options for outstanding fines to SGI. After the amount has been sent to CBV Collections, you can make full or partial payments in issuing offices across the province. If you want to set up a payment plan, you need to do so with CBV. The restrictions for not paying the total amount or having a payment plan are still in place, for example: not being able to renew plates or driver's licence. SGI has added the contact information for the collections agency to the bottom of this web page: https://www.sgi.sk.ca/payment-options

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Update to Fine Collections

May 31, 2022

  Starting May 6th, 2022, SGI will be referring outstanding fines to CBV Collection Services Ltd, who will then handle collecting the total amount owed. Before contacting CBV about the amount due, SGI will send out four letters total of three statements and one Final Notice. SGI will also explain the future consequences of not paying the amount owing. These consequences can include being blocked from renewing your driver’s license and renewing your plates until the amount owing is paid fully. Additionally, when the amount has been sent to CBV, you will be unable to set up a payment plan with SGI. Once the amount owing has been sent to CBV, SGI issuing offices can only take the full payment; Any payment arrangements would need to be set up with CBV.  

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