{"id":11203,"date":"2025-10-01T05:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=11203"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:30:45","slug":"when-to-change-to-winter-tires-for-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/when-to-change-to-winter-tires-for-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Change to Winter Tires in Canada (by Province)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in Canada, switching your tires with the changing of the seasons is a twice-a-year chore. Although it\u2019s a tedious task, it\u2019s a small step that can have a significant impact. Changing your tires at the right time can improve your safety, help your tires last longer, reduce fuel costs, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-cheaper-car-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save you money on car insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, there is no Canada-wide date for swapping out winter tires. Since the climate varies dramatically from the milder West Coast to the snowier East and northern territories, each province and territory sets its own dates and guidelines accordingly.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance\/location\/car-insurance-ontario\/\">Ontario<\/a> winter tire insurance dates will differ from those in <a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance\/location\/car-insurance-quebec\/\">Quebec<\/a>, and most likely from the ones that pertain to the region you reside in, so noting all important dates is crucial, especially if you want to qualify for a winter tire car insurance discount.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you\u2019ll find the dates your winter tires need to be on in your province, along with answers to common questions, such as whether all-weather tires qualify for an insurance discount, what the legal requirements are, and how your choice of tires can impact the price you pay for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/car-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_82c81383b9e7eb89e54fa980736f5ee6\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"px-6 py-8 border-l-8 border-indigo-500 rounded-l-lg md:py-11 md:px-12 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-6 text-grayBluish-900 h3\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although there is no Canada-wide date, each province and territory mandates when to swap out your winter tires:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Quebec:<\/strong> Winter tires are legally required from December 1 to March 15<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ontario:<\/strong> Not mandatory by law, but they typically must remain on your vehicle until at least April 1 to qualify for an insurance discount.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>British Columbia:<\/strong> Winter tires are mandatory from October 1 to April 30.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Atlantic provinces, and territories:<\/strong> No province-wide mandates, but often strongly recommended due to severe weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-legally-have-to-have-winter-tires-in-canada\">Do you legally have to have winter tires in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Canada does not have a nationwide winter tire law, some provinces and territories do. Some have laws in place with specific dates for when winter tires must be installed, while others recommend them for extra safety in icy or snowy conditions.&nbsp;<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of where winter tires are mandatory in Canada and the specific dates the requirements are in effect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Quebec:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Winter tires are mandatory by law in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/transports\/traffic-road-safety\/winter-road-safety\/requirements-for-winter-tires\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between December 1 to March 15<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Ontario:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While not legally required in Ontario, winter tires usually need to stay on your vehicle until at least April 1 to qualify for a discount on car insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>British Columbia:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Winter tires are mandatory in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/transportation\/driving-and-cycling\/traveller-information\/seasonal\/winter-driving\/winter-tire-and-chain-up-routes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Columbia<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between October 1 to April 30.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Atlantic provinces, and territories:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No province-wide mandates, but winter tires are often essential due to severe weather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check your provincial or territorial transportation authority for the most up-to-date regulations, as rules and dates can change. This will ensure you\u2019re compliant, safe, and (in some provinces) eligible for savings on insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_1f3cd8453a37860f619faf5fabf082f7\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between items-center gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on car insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-change-winter-tires-in-canada\">When to change winter tires in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/stay-safe-when-driving\/winter-driving\/using-winter-tires\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is good practice to <strong>install winter tires once the daily temperature drops below 7\u00b0celsius<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this temperature, all-season and summer tires start to stiffen, which reduces traction. Winter tires are designed to stay flexible and maintain their grip even in much colder conditions. Once the temperature climbs above 7\u00b0celsius for good, it\u2019s time to switch back to all-season or summer tires to prevent unnecessary wear.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exactly when this happens depends on where you live. In many provinces, temperatures drop enough to warrant installing winter tires as early as late October to early November. They then often warm up enough to safely return to all-season or summer tires by late March to late April.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, if you live in an area that has a pattern of springtime ice or snowstorms, it might be worth it to air on the side of caution and book your appointment as close to the cutoff date as you can.&nbsp;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In northern or mountainous regions, longer cold periods often mean installing winter tires earlier in the fall and keeping them on later into the spring. By contrast, coastal provinces tend to have milder weather, allowing for later installation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, early snow and ice can happen, so it\u2019s still important to gauge the weather forecast and keep an eye on temperature drops and spikes.&nbsp;While these general guidelines can help, always check your specific province\u2019s requirements and pay attention to local forecasts. Sudden cold snaps can happen early, and it\u2019s better to be prepared than to become a hazard to you and others on the road.<\/span> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-insurance-cheaper-if-you-have-winter-tires\">Is insurance cheaper if you have winter tires?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, since many Canadian insurance providers offer a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/stay-safe-when-driving\/winter-driving\/using-winter-tires#:~:text=Insurance%20companies%20may%20also%20give%20you%20a%20discount%20if%20you%20use%20winter%20tires.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winter tire discount of up to 5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, having winter tires installed on your vehicle can help you get cheaper car insurance. To qualify, however, you\u2019ll likely need to meet a few common rules and conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Install a full set of four winter tires before a certain date in the fall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check your insurance documents for the exact date. If your province mandates winter tires during a specific timeframe, make sure your tires are installed before that period begins.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Keep them on until a specified date in the spring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Even then, it\u2019s best to adhere to the rule of thumb of waiting until the daily temperature is consistently above 7\u00b0celsius.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Provide proof of purchase or installation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as a receipt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou can get insurance discounts on winter tires, but they\u2019re conditional,\u201d says Channelle Cote, an AMF- and RIBO-licensed insurance broker at YouSet. \u201cInsurers are strict about timelines, so it\u2019s important to follow the dates outlined in your policy.\u201d\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-all-weather-tires-qualify-for-an-insurance-discount\">Do all-weather tires qualify for an insurance discount?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your insurance provider, all-weather tires may or may not qualify for the winter tire discount. Some may accept all-weather tires, distinguishable by the mountain snowflake symbol, but others will require traditional winter tires to qualify.\n\nIf you\u2019re uncertain, it\u2019s best to check with your insurance provider before buying new tires to ensure you\u2019ll qualify for the discount.\n\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-worth-having-two-sets-of-tires\">Is it worth having two sets of tires?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, having two sets of tires\u2014summer and winter\u2014can be worthwhile, especially if you live in a part of Canada where the weather swings dramatically between seasons. Summer tires are designed to perform best in warm, dry, or rainy conditions, whereas winter tires are engineered to make braking safer and provide better grip on snow, ice, and slushy roads.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, here are the main benefits of having both summer and winter tires:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Improve safety:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Winter tires give you better traction, braking, and handling on snow, ice, and other slippery conditions. While they aren\u2019t a guarantee against accidents, when combined with safe winter driving habits, they improve safety for you and everyone on the road.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Increase tire lifespan:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using winter tires in warm weather wears them out faster, costing you more in the long run. Think of it like a great pair of running shoes. If you wear overwear them when you aren\u2019t running, they will still accumulate wear and tear and cost you more money to replace them faster.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Better fuel efficiency:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Winter tires can slightly increase fuel use when temperatures are higher, so swapping can help you save money on gas.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Savings on insurance:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Installing and removing your tires according to your insurance provider&#8217;s timeline can save you up to 5% on your premium every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-smooth-tire-changeovers\">Tips for smooth tire changeovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swapping tires can seem overwhelming, especially knowing that mechanics and dealerships have to fit many appointments into a small timeframe.&nbsp;But it doesn\u2019t have to be stressful. The trick is to plan ahead so you can avoid the seasonal rush and make sure your car is ready for whatever weather is on the horizon.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips to keep your tires in good shape and make your tire changeovers efficient:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note down your province\u2019s guidelines and your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/how-to-read-your-car-insurance-policy-documents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance policy<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you know the exact date you have to have your winter tires on by&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your appointment early so you don\u2019t risk missing the deadline for insurance, or even fines, if you live in one of the provinces which mandate winter tires&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect your tires for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/stay-safe-when-driving\/winter-driving\/using-winter-tires#:~:text=snow%20covered%20roads.-,Installing%20winter%20tires,-To%20help%20maintain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tread depth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tires worn close to the 2mm tread-wear indicators have significantly reduced traction and shouldn\u2019t be used on snow-covered roads. For safe winter driving, replace any tires with less than 4mm of tread depth.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your tires properly inflated to the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations. Cold weather lowers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/stay-safe-when-driving\/winter-driving\/using-winter-tires#:~:text=use%20winter%20tires.-,Checking%20air%20pressure,-Proper%20air%20pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can reduce traction, fuel efficiency, and safety. You can find the recommended pressure on your vehicle\u2019s information label, located somewhere on the edge of the driver\u2019s side door.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store your off-season tires in a cool, dry, dark place to extend their life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-tires-and-insurance-faqs\">Winter tires and insurance FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which insurers in Canada offer winter tire discounts, and how do I qualify?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Since 2016, all insurance companies in Ontario have been required to provide a discount if you install winter tires on your car between specific dates, usually between December and March.\u00a0This discount ranges from 2% to 5%.\u00a0\\nMost insurers follow Transport Canada&#8217;s guidance, which states that winter tires must display the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, indicating that the tire is designed for severe winter conditions and meets specific snow traction performance requirements.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best time to apply for a winter tire discount on insurance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The best time to apply is right after your winter tires are installed, ideally in October or early November. 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In all other provinces, discounts are optional and vary by insurer.\u00a0\"}}]}<\/script>\t<section id=\"post-faq-block_28140e19c5d9602879e4c50c046acf86\" class=\"g-post-faq py-8\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse\" data-accordion=\"collapse\" class=\"max-w-[792px] mx-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">Which insurers in Canada offer winter tire discounts, and how do I qualify?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-0\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2016, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/toronto\/consumer-alert\/article\/this-is-what-insurance-companies-are-looking-for-in-a-winter-tire\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all insurance companies in Ontario<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been required to provide a discount if you install winter tires on your car between specific dates, usually between December and March.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This discount ranges from 2% to 5%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most insurers follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/stay-safe-when-driving\/winter-driving\/using-winter-tires\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport Canada&#8217;s guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which states that winter tires must display the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, indicating that the tire is designed for severe winter conditions and meets specific snow traction performance requirements. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">What is the best time to apply for a winter tire discount on insurance?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-1\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to apply is right after your winter tires are installed, ideally in October or early November. In Ontario, insurers are required to offer a winter tire discount, but it\u2019s not always applied automatically. In Quebec, the discount is optional and also not automatic, so you\u2019ll need to notify your insurer to have it added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-[8px] border border-[#E5E5E5] bg-white p-6 md:p-8 mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-heading-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"flex gap-2 items-center !bg-white justify-between w-full !outline-none\" data-accordion-target=\"#faq-collapse-body-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-collapse-body-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"font-medium text-left body-2 text-text-primary\">How do winter tire insurance discounts work in different Canadian provinces?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative w-[24px] h-[24px] mt-1 faq-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute h-[3px] left-[3px] right-[3px] top-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vertical-line absolute w-[3px] top-[3px] bottom-[3px] left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 bg-black\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"faq-collapse-body-2\" class=\"prose hidden pt-4 max-w-[632px]\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-collapse-heading-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"normalise body-3 !text-text-secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter tire discounts vary by province. 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