March, 2014 | Parkside Motors

Tips: Not filling up can be costly

Do you hesitate to fill your tank when you see the prices at the pump increase? At $1.30 a litre it can be tempting to put in a few dollars here and there while you hope for the price to drop so you can fill the tank. For those who put off the fuel stop until the last possibly moment, the cost could be even higher.

Need to Know: Engine Diagnostics

Everything you need to know about how your car's systems compensate for each other when there are errors, and how we use engine diagnostics to get to the root of the problem before any serious damage is done.

10 Best Car Models of the Year

All-around winners. That, in essence, is what the Consumer Reports Top Picks are. Each is an exceptional, well-rounded vehicle, chosen from more than 260 they recently tested. Each one excelled in their testing, are reliable, and have performed well in independent crash tests. In other words, it’s hard to go wrong with any of them.

Why you should use your A/C in the winter

How is it possible that using your Air Conditioner year round can actually be good for your car? It is a common misconception is that air conditioning systems are strictly for cooling air in the summer (even though that is a great luxury) but in fact, it is almost more important to use your cars air conditioning system during the cold and rainy seasons. How can this be?