"This year, for certain models, there were no winter tires available, says Mr. Iny. Such was the case for the Mazda CX-7 and Hyundai Veracruz. Consequently, readers will be warned of a possible shortage of 18-inch winter tires early in the season."
And then, he adds: "This law was adopted pretty hastily, and various problems will ensue at the start of next winter. You can bet on it." As a result, if a consumer can't find appropriate winter tires in time, the law requires his or her vehicle to be left in the driveway or stored in the garage.
A comprehensive guide
The "Guide annuel Autos 2008" from Protégez-vous includes a few rankings to help consumers in their shopping process. There are can't-miss cars and others to avoid. You'll find a summary on the next page.
According to Sylvain Masse, director of the magazine, the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" is one of the two most popular special editions of Protégez-Vous, which celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2008. The publication was launched in 1973 and the editing company became a non-profit organization in 2001. It's now fully committed to educate and inform the general public about a variety of consumer-related issues.
The "Guide annuel Autos 2008" is available in all newspaper outlets in Quebec.
And then, he adds: "This law was adopted pretty hastily, and various problems will ensue at the start of next winter. You can bet on it." As a result, if a consumer can't find appropriate winter tires in time, the law requires his or her vehicle to be left in the driveway or stored in the garage.
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| Quebec's "Guide annuel Autos 2008" is now in its 20th year. |
A comprehensive guide
The "Guide annuel Autos 2008" from Protégez-vous includes a few rankings to help consumers in their shopping process. There are can't-miss cars and others to avoid. You'll find a summary on the next page.
According to Sylvain Masse, director of the magazine, the "Guide annuel Autos 2008" is one of the two most popular special editions of Protégez-Vous, which celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2008. The publication was launched in 1973 and the editing company became a non-profit organization in 2001. It's now fully committed to educate and inform the general public about a variety of consumer-related issues.
The "Guide annuel Autos 2008" is available in all newspaper outlets in Quebec.






