May 2026

Ottawa towing laws changed permanently on January 1, 2024. Drivers caught in a breakdown or a winter parking ban often discover the rules only after the costs arrive.  SMC Towing Group works with Ottawa towing service motorists across Nepean, Kanata, and the ByWard Market every week. This guide answers the most common questions about towing […]

Ottawa winters punish vehicles harder than most Canadian cities. Snowstorms, freezing rain on the 417, road salt, and stretches below minus 25 degrees Celsius test every part of a car. Drivers who prepare in October avoid the breakdowns that pile up in January. This guide walks Ottawa drivers through how to prepare a car for