Maintenance

Fast, professional service

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At Autocar Jeannois, vehicle safety and reliability start in our maintenance shops. In addition to providing diesel, propane, and electric mechanical maintenance for our own fleet, we make our expertise available to businesses, municipalities, carriers, and organizations that own buses, motorcoaches, trucks, or specialized vehicles.

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With more than 50 years of experience with school buses and luxury coaches, our mechanical department can handle a range of maintenance, repair, diagnostic, air conditioning, and emergency needs.

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We are the only authorized service centre in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Charlevoix regions for maintaining Lion Electric buses.  

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Our team understands the realities of public, school, and charter transportation. It works with rigour to provide reliable, fast service that meets the industry’s safety requirements.

Mechanical services for buses, motorcoaches, and heavy vehicles

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Our team handles a wide range of preventive and corrective work to keep vehicles in good working order and extend their service life.

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Our services can include:

  • general maintenance and mechanical inspections (PEP mechanics);
  • diagnostics and maintenance of electrical systems;
  • maintenance of electric vehicles, depending on the type of work required (certified Lion service centre);
  • brake system repairs;
  • suspension, steering, and transmission maintenance;
  • preparation for SAAQ inspections;
  • maintenance and repair of air conditioning and heating systems;
  • emergency repairs, depending on availability;
  • preventive maintenance for commercial or institutional fleets;

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Our expertise covers school buses, charter coaches, minibuses, trucks, trailers, municipal vehicles, and other specialized vehicles.

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Diesel and electric mechanical specialists

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Autocar Jeannois has teams trained to work on electric (Lion) and diesel heavy vehicles, with particular attention to safety, performance, and reliability.

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Our technicians help to:

  • provide mechanical maintenance for diesel vehicles;
  • diagnose certain electrical components;
  • maintain electric buses according to OEM requirements;
  • monitor the condition of electric propulsion components;
  • apply safe work methods for zero-emission vehicles;
  • diagnose and repair air conditioning systems on Lion minibuses, buses, and class 6 trucks;
  • maintain the performance and service life of your fleet’s vehicles.

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This expertise allows us to properly support businesses that operate electric trucks or are beginning a transition to more sustainable transportation solutions.

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A washing service for heavy vehicles

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A clean vehicle contributes to the professional image of the organization that operates it. That’s why Autocar Jeannois also offers a washing service designed for heavy vehicles.

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Our team can carry out a complete cleaning in an indoor space designed to accommodate large vehicles. Using high-pressure equipment and specialized, biodegradable products, we provide a thorough exterior wash and help preserve the appearance of your fleet.

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The washing service can include:

  • exterior body cleaning;
  • interior cleaning on request;
  • cleaning of floors, seats, windows, and rails;
  • cleaning of washroom facilities, when required;
  • one-time or regular service for commercial fleets.

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Our facilities can accommodate buses, motorcoaches, minibuses, trucks, trailers, municipal vehicles, and specialized vehicles. 

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Our service centres

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Autocar Jeannois has several locations to support its operations and meet maintenance, service, or coordination needs.

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Groupe Autocar Jeannois – Head office

1135 rue Hubert Reeves, Alma, QC, G8C 0M1

‍infoautocar@autocarjeannois.com

1 888 668-2998 (toll-free) ‍

418 662-6145

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Groupe Autocar Jeannois – Montreal

Autocar Sagamie and Autocar La Capitale

187 rue Richer, Lachine, QC H8R 1R4

450 632-8889 or 514 390-8935

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Autocar Charlevoix inc.

50 rue John-Nairne, La Malbaie, QC G5A 1L8

418 665-4979

418 665-7113 (Fax)

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Autocar Delisle inc.

155 chemin Saint-Michel, Alma, QC G8E 1K4

418 662-6145

418 662-3835 (Fax)

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Autocar Du Lac inc. and Autobus St-Bruno (1987) ltée

346 rue Turgeon, Hébertville, QC G8N 1S7

418 344-1946

418 344-1949 (Fax)

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Transport Savary 1982 inc.

219 rue Saint-Léon, Saint-Siméon, QC G0T 1X0

418 638-2928

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

What information do I need to provide to get a quote?

To get a quote, provide the date of the trip, the number of passengers, the departure location, the destination, the desired schedule, planned stops, the length of the trip, the amount of luggage, and any special needs.

Do you offer maintenance to outside clients?

Yes. In addition to maintaining Autocar Jeannois’s fleet, the team can provide maintenance services to businesses, municipalities, carriers, and organizations that own heavy vehicles.

What types of vehicles can you service?

Our shops can work on different types of vehicles, including school buses, motorcoaches, minibuses, shuttles, trucks, trailers, municipal vehicles, and specialized vehicles, depending on the nature of the work required.

Do you service electric vehicles?

Yes. Our teams have expertise in diesel and electric mechanics. Certain work on electric vehicles can be performed depending on the type of vehicle, the components involved, and the applicable procedures.

Can you service air conditioning systems?

Yes. The mechanical department can handle maintenance or repair of air conditioning and heating systems on heavy vehicles.

Do you offer emergency mechanical service?

Emergency service is available depending on the location, availability, and the nature of the work. Please contact one of our service centres to check the options available.

Can you set up regular maintenance for a fleet?

Yes. Depending on your needs, the team can discuss one-time or recurring service for mechanical maintenance or fleet washing.