Need To Know | Parkside Motors

How to Sell Your Car

Here is a simple 4-step guide to selling your car: how to prepare your vehicle for sale, paperwork you need, marketing advice, and closing the deal.

What Are Transponder Keys?

Transponder keys can be finicky, but ultimately they are an important part of your vehicle’s overall security system. Here is the deal with transponder keys.

3 Categories of Coolant Leaks

Have you been noticing a puddle of green or orange liquid under your car? Is your vehicle overheating? You may have a coolant leak. Here is some info.

Signs of Power Steering Gone Bad

Your power steering system makes driving easier and safer. Here are the signs and symptoms that something is starting to go awry with your system.

How to Clean Driveway Oil Stains

Every driveway-DIY mechanic knows that motor oil stains concrete and asphalt. Here’s how to clean those pesky stains and get your driveway nice and clean.

What Are “Faulty Tie Rods”?

In this article, we explain 4 key signs of faulty tie rods. As a critical component of your steering linkage, you need to be able to recognize when they're bad.

How to Make Your Car Happy

Nothing will put a big smile on your car's... er... radiator grill as much as a proper wash. Here is an easy-to-follow 9-step car wash process, just for you.

Is it OK to Buy Generic Tires?

Tire selection can be one of the most mind-boggling parts of car ownership. Are OE tires worth it, or is it okay to go with a different set of rubber?

Reasons for Head Gasket Failure

The head gasket seals the engine's cylinder head from the block. Here is why that gasket may fail - it is a serious issue, so it's good to know what's going on.

Properly Remove Your Car from Storage

For many of us, the advent of summer means driving our vehicles for the first time in a while. Here is how to get your summer car on the road in good health.

Understanding Inspections

Some shops just use inspections to upsell you on services you don't need. At a good shop, inspections are valuable tools to keep your car in good shape.

What Does TPMS Do?

TPMS is an under-rated feature of modern vehicles. A properly functioning TPMS system will keep you safe and save you money. Here's how it works.