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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?

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.

Why We’re Thankful

After 40 years in the industry, we have a lot to be thankful for at Parkside Motors. We'd like to use this post to express gratitude to those that make our lives special.

Car Alarms Part 2: Disengaging an Alarm

This week is a follow-up to last week's article about why you might be getting false alarms. Here's how to disengage an annoying alarm that is going off at inconvenient times.

Young Driver Safety

Most of us started as teens, and many of today’s teens have a difficult time getting behind the wheel. Our first drive can be overwhelming, but everyone can learn and become safe drivers. Click here for some tips.

Fix These Issues Before Summer

Before hitting the road on that summer get-away you've been dreaming of since December, make sure your vehicle is free from any of these common problems.