Dissatisfied with ICBC coverage

Dear Editor:

ICBC rules and regulations result in seniors being over-charged and treated like second-class citizens.

Recently, we sustained small damage to the side mirror in our Honda resulting in an estimated cost of $600.

We had a $300 deductible and ICBC agreed to play the balance of $300, but they would increase our premium by $1200, over a period of three years, even though we have not had a claim in for seven years.

This, in our opinion, is extortion of the worst kind and only helps to contribute to the exorbitant salaries paid to the senior officers of ICBC.

In addition, a few years ago we sustained an accident in the parking lot of CIBC, which is one-way. I was backing out and touched a van going the wrong way. The ICBC inspector ruled it was my fault because I was backing out. That cost me heavily in additional premiums.

It would seem ICBC makes every effort to avoid paying any costs, particularly against seniors. They are completely out of control and in our opinion should be closed down and turned over to the private sector.

Also as seniors, even though we have an excellent driving record, they force us to take a medical exam which costs us $100 out of our pocket to the doctor.

If we are forced to take this exam, why is the cost not paid for by ICBC?

William and June Hull Penticton