Before you drive
Practical guides — tyres & the road in Switzerland
Clear, honest pointers for punctures, winter and the mountains, written for internationals in Switzerland.
Flat tyre on a Swiss motorway: the right moves
Flat tyre on the A1 or another Swiss motorway? Step by step: how to stop safely, the number to call (140), and why you must never change a wheel on the hard shoulder.
Winter tyres in Switzerland: the rules for expats
Do you need winter tyres in Switzerland? What the law really says (the roadworthy-vehicle rule), the O-to-O rule of thumb, and why the passes demand proper tyres.
Alpine passes and your tyres: getting ready
Driving a Swiss Alpine pass — the Gotthard, Furka or San Bernardino? What your tyres must cope with, and how to avoid a puncture or overheating on the climb.
What to do if you get a flat in Switzerland
Flat tyre, puncture or blow-out in Switzerland: a clear step-by-step guide. Staying safe, the useful numbers, repair or replace, and why not to drive on a flat.
Spare wheel or puncture repair kit?
More and more cars in Switzerland have no spare wheel, just a repair kit. What each option really does, where it falls short, and what to do when neither is enough.