2021 | Parkside Motors

How to Stay on Top of Recalls

Vehicle recalls sound scary, but usually, they are small problems that are free to fix. Here's how to learn about recalls and register for automatic notifications.

Winter Tires in BC

October is under way, so it's time for BC residents to outfit their vehicles with winter tires. Here is a quick guide to the different categories of winter tires.

All About Octane: Additives (3/3)

This is the final part of our mini-series on fuel. Today we're focusing on high-octane fuels, specifically the various additives and detergents that they boast.

All About Octane: Performance (2/3)

Here is part two in our "octane" series. Today we are covering how different types of fuel affect performance driving, and whether it's worth it for your car.

All About Octane (Part 1/3)

This is the first part of a three-part series on fuel octane. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about octane out there, so here are the answers you need.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 3/3)

In Parts 1 & 2 of this series, we discussed various reasons why your tires might be creating lots of noise. Now, in the 3rd and final part, we present the solutions.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 2/3)

Following up on last week's article about tire noise, this article focuses on the less common reasons why your tires may be making more noise than you are used to.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 1/3)

Tire noise is an issue that most people don't think about until it becomes a problem. Here are the factors that influence tire noise, so you can keep your ride comfortable.

Should I Warm-Up My Car Before Driving?

Imagine being left out in the cold all night and then asked to run a marathon - doesn't sound too good! What's the best way to treat your vehicle on a cold morning?

When Should I Use the Parking Brake?

In this client Q&A we settle a civil disagreement about the use of the parking break in automatic transmission vehicles. It is nice to see things settled, once and for all.

Although 2020 was a wild ride, it was a good year for us at Parkside. At the beginning of 2021, we thought it would be fun to take a look through our analytics to see which were the most popular posts of 2020.

Yearly Archives: 2021