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Are Your Mirrors Crystal Clear?

Low visibility makes winter driving especially dangerous. Ensuring that your mirrors are in perfect condition will help you stay attuned to other road-users.

How To Maintain Your Vehicle in Warranty

Did you know that you don't have to get your car serviced at the dealership to keep your warranty? At Parkside Motors, we can keep your warranty safe.

Are Manual Transmissions More Efficient?

Many modern motorists still prefer manual transmissions, and they'll give you a litany of reasons why. But, is fuel efficiency a reason to choose stick?

Go Digital in 2024

Your vehicle's owner's manual is the Rosetta Stone for keeping your vehicle in good condition. Here is how to find the digital edition for your car.

Resolve for Perfect Vehicle Maintenance

If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, why not resolve to take better care of your car? Here are 5 easy DIY maintenance tasks to get you started.

Season’s Greetings from Parkside Motors

After a fantastic 2023, we are excited for everything that 2024 has in store (and also for a little R&R). Happy Holidays from your friends at Parkside!

Is Road Salt Bad For Our Cars?

In case you missed it, winter is here and soon it will be cold! With winter comes road salt, here is what you need to know about road salt's effects on your car.

Natural Windshield Defrosting Hack

It's already December! With cold temperatures are just around the corner, here is a good trick to help your chilly mornings go a bit smoother.

Can You Drive With Mismatched Tires?

If you get a puncture in a tire, is it okay to replace it with a new one and drive a mismatched set? What are the concerns with running a mixed set?

Everything You Need to Know About Windshield Wipers

October is in the rearview mirror, and the precipitation is only going to get worse. Be it rain, snow, slush, or frost, make sure your wipers are winter-ready.

Tire Tread Noise

When people talk about car noise, they often focus on the engine. But, as it turns out, our tires can be responsible for more volume than most people think.

Should You Buy New or Used?

The first question anyone on the car market needs to ask themselves is: new or used? Here is a guide to help you figure out what's best for you.