Alex Pneu et Mécanique (5500)
Montreal auto garage since 1980

Experienced service, an honest team and a job well done. That’s been our commitment for over 46 years.

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Why repair my car or truck at Alex Pneu et Mécanique?

Integrity

No unnecessary repairs, no hidden costs. We tell you the truth, honestly

Transparency

We take the time to explain what is going on with your vehicle: the problems, possible solutions and associated costs

Efficiency

Your time is precious. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with fast, thorough and well-done service

Team spirit

Our customers and employees are one and the same. We move forward together with respect and mutual support

Evolution

We stay at the cutting edge of technology with modern equipment and ongoing training. Because you deserve the best

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Types of vehicles handled

At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, every vehicle is unique. That’s why we tailor our expertise to your type of car, utility or specialty vehicle. Whatever you drive, you’re in good hands.

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Email: info@alex.ca

Phone number: (514) 521-5500

Opening hours

Monday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30 – 17:00
Wednesday: 7:30 – 17:00
Thursday: 7:30 – 17:00
Friday: 7:30 – 17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What our customers say about our garage…

Alex Pneu et Mécanique

3.9

Based on 655 reviews

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real descheneaux

1 year ago

J ai été très bien aqueueilli courtoisie servi bien fait et j'y retournerez

Aftab Alam

1 year ago

J'ai fait l'inspection de ma voiture, le personnel est incroyable, je suis impressionné par les services qui sont incroyables.

Frederic Loiselle

1 year ago

Merci à Nicolas pour ses suivis et conseils et à l’équipe. Client depuis plus de 20 ans et toujours en confiance pour mes Subarus et ma voiture sport vintage!! Merci

Jill Niquet-Joyal

1 year ago

Excellent service rapide et très honnête!

Jean-Baptiste Paolini

1 year ago

Travaux bien effectués. Prix annoncé respecté. Service courtois et efficace
Merci !

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2026-07-29

You check your summer tires this morning. They look fine. No punctures, no visible deformation. But have you checked the tread depth?

In Quebec, the law requires a minimum of 1.6 millimeters of tread depth. But at this level, your tire is already dangerous on wet roads. The rubber can no longer evacuate water effectively. You lose traction exactly when you need it.

When your tires reach 5/32 of an inch of tread depth, or about 4 millimeters, you're close to this limit. It's time to plan for th... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-07-25

Your Tesla Model 3 doesn't consume oil. You never have to change the transmission. The electric motor has been running silently for three years.

Many electric vehicle owners in Montreal think that mechanical maintenance is no longer a concern. This isn't true.

Your tires wear out even faster than on a gasoline-powered car. The weight of the battery and the instant torque of the electric motor put more stress on the tires. You'll need to replace them more often and check the pressure regularly.... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-07-20

You're filling up more often than before. Same route, same driving style, but your fuel consumption has gone up.

Before blaming the price of gas or your right foot, check your fuel injectors.

When fuel injectors get clogged, they no longer spray fuel correctly. The engine receives a mixture that's too rich or poorly atomized. The result: inefficient combustion, loss of power, and increased fuel consumption.

You're burning more gas to get the same performance.

Carbon deposits accumulate slowl... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-07-15

Your F-150 is loaded, the trailer is hitched, and you're off for the weekend. But have you checked what really matters before hitting the road?

When a pickup truck is towing, everything changes. The weight on the rear axle increases, the brakes work harder, the suspension compresses, and the tires bear a load they never encounter during normal driving.

Here's what you should always check before a pickup truck leaves with a trailer:

Rear tire pressure. Underinflated tires overheat and can burs... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-07-13

Your engine oil ages twice as fast in July as it does in March. That's no exaggeration.

The intense heat accelerates oil oxidation. The molecules degrade more quickly under the combined effect of the high engine temperature and the outside heat. The oil loses its viscosity, its lubricating capacity decreases, and deposits accumulate faster.

If you last changed your oil in March or April, your oil has already survived the cool spring. Now, it faces the Montreal summer. Short city trips, air con... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-07-13

Your coolant can boil at 38°C if its level is too low or if it hasn't been changed for years.

Most people think that the engine only overheats when it's 35°C outside. But degraded coolant loses its protective properties long before that. Its boiling point drops. Its anti-corrosion additives are depleted. And your engine becomes vulnerable as soon as the first real heat of July arrives.

When you see the temperature gauge climb in heavy traffic on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, it's not just the we... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-28

Your Tesla starts silently, doesn't burn oil, and you've never seen a check engine light. You might think that maintenance is a thing of the past for you.

It's a common misconception. And it's partially true.

An electric vehicle doesn't have oil changes, a timing belt, or a conventional transmission. But it does run on tires that wear out. It brakes with pads and rotors. It has a suspension that handles Montreal's potholes just like any other car. And it has an air conditioning system that can... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-24

You're heading out camping with your pickup truck and trailer this weekend. Everything's loaded. But is your truck ready for the weight?

Towing puts stress on systems that normal driving doesn't affect. Your brakes work twice as hard to stop the combined weight. Your transmission gets hotter going uphill. Your tires carry a load they never see in the city.

Before you leave, three checks make all the difference. Your brake pads need to be thick enough to handle repeated braking on the highway. ... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-18

Your Subaru pulls to the left after a tire change. The mechanic tells you it's normal with all-wheel drive. It's not true.

Subaru vehicles use a permanent symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. Unlike conventional 4x4 systems, all the wheels rotate continuously, not just when you need them. This makes all the difference when it comes to maintenance.

If your four tires don't have exactly the same circumference, the center differential works constantly to compensate. The result: premature different... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-14

Is your SUV using more fuel since spring? You're not alone.

Many SUV owners in Montreal notice increased fuel consumption in the summer. It's not just the price of gas that's rising. It's often due to a misalignment that drifted during the winter, underinflated summer tires, or an air filter clogged with sand and salt from the past few months.

SUVs are heavier and taller than sedans. This means that every little mechanical problem costs more in fuel. Poor alignment forces the engine to work ha... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-08

Is your engine running hotter than usual in direct sunlight? It's not just the weather.

When the temperature rises, your cooling system works twice as hard. If your coolant is old, diluted, or low, your engine can't dissipate heat properly. The result: overheating and the risk of permanent engine damage.

Signs to watch for: a temperature gauge that climbs into the red, steam under the hood, an unusual sweet smell, or a sudden loss of power. If you see any of these signs, stop immediately and t... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-06-03

You start your car one June morning. You turn on the air conditioning. The air coming out is barely cool.

You tell yourself it will get better as you drive. But two days later, you're off on a road trip to the Laurentians with the family. Thirty degrees Celsius outside. The air conditioning is blowing lukewarm air. The kids are complaining in the back seat. You open the windows on the highway.

What could have been checked in twenty minutes turns into an uncomfortable day.

Car air conditioning... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-05-30

You just hit a pothole on Papineau this morning, right after Mont-Royal Street, heading towards the bridge... and now you're wondering if you should come in or wait and see if anything pops.

It's a question we get a lot in May in Montreal, because potholes become a common sight as soon as the snow melts. The pavement breaks up, the water freezes and thaws, and you end up with craters that appear overnight. What makes it complicated is that the impact on your suspension or wheels isn't always im... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-05-25

Squeaky brakes? That's not normal in May.

You just started your car this morning, you back into your driveway, you hit the brakes, and you hear that metallic squeal that makes you wince. You tell yourself it's probably just the humidity, that it'll go away on its own after a few kilometers. Maybe. But maybe not.

What happens to your brakes in winter is an accumulation of stress that isn't always immediately apparent. Road salt, constant humidity, freeze-thaw cycles, sudden temperature changes—... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-05-06

We invested in a new tire fitting line this spring. Here's what it means for you.

Tire changes twice as fast aren't just a number. It means less waiting time, more availability during the day, and the ability to accommodate walk-in customers even during peak periods.

What remains the same: between each vehicle, our technicians inspect everything they see underneath. Brakes, suspension, undercarriage. They take notes, they inform you. You decide.

Speed has never meant cutting corners here. We'... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-04-29

Right now, our mechanics have been changing tires since we opened.

It's like this every April. The phones ring off the hook, the vehicles come in one after another, and customers sometimes show up without an appointment because they forgot. We're handling it. We even have a brand-new tire-changing line that lets us change tires twice as fast, which means we can get you in quickly.

What most people don't see: between tire changes, each technician notes what they observe under the vehicle. Not t... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-04-26

Your summer tires are on. The rush is over. What's next?

Most people think that changing tires concludes spring maintenance. In reality, it's just the beginning.

Here's what we recommend checking in the coming weeks, in order of priority:

- Oil change. If you exceeded the recommended interval during the winter—which often happens—now's the time. The oil that's been churning in the cold deserves to be changed.

- Brakes. If our inspection during the tire change identified wear to monitor, don'... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-04-21

The most common complaint we hear in April is: "You explained something to me that no one else had ever taken the time to explain."

We don't do this to get good reviews. We do it because it's how we've always worked.

But when customers say it themselves, it's the best validation we could ask for.

Sandy Belley: "I've come here several times for emergency repairs, and the service is courteous."

Laura Serra: "Excellent service, quick turnaround, amazing friendly team."

Molly L.: "Impeccable se... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-04-19

Store your tires at home or with us? Here's the honest answer.

We're giving it to you straight, because we prefer that to half-truths.

What you can do at home, if you have the space: A temperate basement, away from direct sunlight and heat, and away from hydrocarbons (paint, gasoline, solvents that degrade rubber). Tires upright or stacked flat depending on whether they're mounted on rims or not. If you have these conditions, it's perfectly feasible.

What it actually entails: Transporting fou... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

2026-04-14

While your car is on the lift, we do more than just look at your tires.

That's been our way of working from the start. When your vehicle is raised, we have access to everything we can't see otherwise. It would be a mistake to only look at the tires.

What we systematically inspect during a tire change:

- The brakes. Winter wears down pads and rotors faster, between the humidity, salt, and hard braking on ice. We measure the remaining tread depth and tell you exactly where you stand.

- The sus... Continue reading on our Google Business Profile

Serving you for the past 46 years

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At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, we continue a tradition of excellence that began in 1980. Founded by a father with a passion for mechanics, the garage was taken over by his daughter and son-in-law, who together continue the family adventure with the same rigor, passion and forward-looking vision. We’re proud to be one of the last remaining mechanical workshops on the Plateau Mont-Royal – a trusted landmark for thousands of customers over the past 46 years.

What sets us apart is our human approach, our local roots and our transparency.

Alex Pneu et Mécanique is not an impersonal chain or a shop that pushes unnecessary repairs. It’s a neighborhood garage, run by a passionate team who know their customers by their first names.

Our aim is to offer every customer an honest, professional and hassle-free mechanical service, in a friendly environment where trust is at the heart of every intervention.

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Alex’s Blog – For safe and efficient journeys

How to prepare for the SAAQ inspection: complete checklist

Your SAAQ inspection is approaching and you’re wondering what to check? At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, we regularly see customers who arrive in a panic two days before their appointment with the mandataire. And frankly, there’s no point. The SAAQ (Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec) inspection is not a trap. It’s simply a standardized …

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Electrical problems in winter: why they are more frequent

Is your car slow to start when it’s freezing outside? Have you seen warning lights on the dashboard? You’re not alone. At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, starting in December, we’re getting a lot more calls about battery and electrical problems. It’s almost predictable – every winter, it’s the same story. The good news? It’s largely …

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Synthetic vs. conventional oil: the real advantages

When it’s time for your next oil change, you’ll be faced with an important question: synthetic or conventional oil? This decision is not simply a question of price. It directly influences your engine’s longevity, performance and even your long-term budget. Let’s demystify these two types of oil to help you make the best choice for …

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Alignment vs. balancing: what’s the difference?

Do you feel vibrations in the steering wheel? Does your vehicle pull slightly to the right? Are your tires wearing unevenly? These symptoms can point to two services that are often confused: car alignment and wheel balancing. However, these two interventions address very distinct needs. Understanding the difference will not only help you maintain your …

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Plateau-Mont-Royal: beautiful neighborhood, demanding roads – and your suspension feels it

On the Plateau-Mont-Royal, we love the cafés, the green alleys… a little less the “clac-clac” and “boom” when we pass over a pothole. If you feel your car is aging faster than elsewhere, you’re not alone: the neighborhood’s road conditions are particularly hard on suspensions. In this article, we explain why the Plateau puts your …

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Deciphering tires: finally understand those intriguing numbers and letters

You may have noticed codes like “225/45 R17 91Y” on the sidewall of a tire. To many, these numbers sound like a secret language. Yet they contain vital information about your vehicle’s safety, comfort and performance. At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, we always explain these details in simple terms, so that every motorist can choose …

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Being a CAA-Quebec Recommended Workshop is more than a seal of quality – it’s the assurance that you’ll be greeted with transparency, competence and respect.

Our services meet rigorous CAA standards, with a high satisfaction rate verified by real customers

At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, we know that the unexpected can happen.

With Flexiti financing, you can take care of necessary repairs or maintenance now, and pay later – on a plan that fits your budget.

Ask us for more info on your next visit to see if Flexiti is right for you

At Alex Pneu et Mécanique, you can count on Desjardins Accord D to finance your repairs or maintenance stress-free.

Whether it’s for an unforeseen problem or a major maintenance project, Accord D lets you drive away with peace of mind… and behind the wheel.

Ask at our workshop to see if Accord D is the right option for you

Maintenance, repair, inspection – We take care of everything

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Alex Pneu et Mécanique (5500) Montreal auto garage since 1980

Mechanical services

Tire services

Vitro-Plus/Ziebart Services

Why repair my car or truck at Alex Pneu et Mécanique?

Integrity

Transparency

Efficiency

Team spirit

Evolution

Types of vehicles handled

Come and see us at the garage

Contact us

Opening hours

What our customers say about our garage…

Request an appointment

News, promotions, and tips for your vehicle

Serving you for the past 46 years

Alex’s Blog – For safe and efficient journeys

How to prepare for the SAAQ inspection: complete checklist

Electrical problems in winter: why they are more frequent

Synthetic vs. conventional oil: the real advantages

Alignment vs. balancing: what’s the difference?

Plateau-Mont-Royal: beautiful neighborhood, demanding roads – and your suspension feels it

Deciphering tires: finally understand those intriguing numbers and letters

Maintenance, repair, inspection – We take care of everything

Alex Pneu et Mécanique (5500)
Montreal auto garage since 1980