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Montreal Potholes: Your Survival Guide

By Evelyn Reid, About.com

Montreal potholes appear every spring in the tens of thousands. They trip us up, screw with our shocks, wreak havoc on our tires ... enough already! Fight back. Learn more about Montreal's ongoing infrastructural saga and find out what you can do to minimize vehicular damage and maximize your right to a smoother ride. Welcome to your Montreal Pothole Survival Guide!

1. Why does Montreal have so many potholes?

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From weather issues to current city administration blaming past city administration, it's rather difficult to pinpoint one simple reason that adequately explains why Montreal has so many potholes.

2. How do I report a pothole in Montreal?

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Potholes are not only unsightly, they're downright dangerous to motorists, cyclists, even pedestrians. So who can you contact if you spot a nasty nid-de-poule in Montreal?

3. What can I do to protect my car from Montreal potholes?

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Even if you do hit a pothole, the outcome will be far more manageable for your car and your wallet if you take a few preventative measures. Here's what every Montreal motorist should do.

4. I'm about to hit a pothole. What do I do?

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So you know you're going to hit one of Montreal's potholes and there's no turning back. Don't panic! While there is no foolproof way to hit a pothole and get away with it unscathed, there is something you can do to soften the blow, avoid an accident and save on repairs.

5. A pothole damaged my car while driving in Montreal. What recourse do I have?

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Find out what you can do if your car is damaged by a pothole in Montreal including information on submitting a claim for damages and filing a lawsuit.

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