Winter tires in Québec: dates, rules and tips
In Québec, winter tires are required from December 1 to March 15 (SAAQ). What to know and when to book your swap in Montréal.
Car guides for Montréal and Laval
Clear answers to Québec driving questions: winter tires, potholes, SAAQ inspection, snow removal. Every official fact links to its source.
Montréal potholes: protect your tires, rims and suspension
What a pothole can damage, signs to watch after a hit, and how to file a claim with the City of Montréal.
SAAQ mechanical inspection: the basics
When the SAAQ requires a mechanical inspection, who does it, and how it differs from a pre-purchase check. Official sources.
Oil changes and Québec winters: how often?
How to pick your oil change interval when you drive through a Montréal winter: owner's manual, severe conditions, short trips.
Brake noises: squeal, grind, clunk
What the most common brake noises mean and when to get them checked right away.
Breakdown on the 15, the 40 or Laurentien Blvd.: what to do
What to do if you break down on a Montréal highway or a major boulevard, per CAA-Québec, and what comes next for the repair.
Snow removal and parking: Montréal and Laval
Orange signs, towing, Info-Neige, Info-Stationnement: how to avoid being towed in winter in Montréal and Laval. Official sources.