What is Wheel Re-Torquing?
After a tire change or wheel rotation, it is common for the technician to recommend a "re-torquing". Here's what that is, and why it's a good idea.
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Happy Holidays from Parkside
From our family at Parkside Motors to yours, we would like to extend our warmest thanks for such a great year. We are grateful for our many blessings of the past year, and excited for what's to come. Merry Christmas!
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Parkside’s 40th Anniversary
We are so delighted to celebrate that we have been serving the automotive needs of Victoria for 40 years! My heartfelt thanks to each one of you and we are planning to carry on with the same dedicated, reliable and honest service that has kept us going these past 4 decades.
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Now Hiring: Journeyman Auto Technician
We are a thriving independent auto repair shop in need of a qualified journeyman auto technician. We service all makes and models of cars and trucks . Our shop is thriving with repeat clientele, and we enjoy a wonderful reputation for friendly and honest service for great value.
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Top 5 of 2017
Today is a huge day. Not only is it New Years Day, but we also just went through the analytics for the Parkside Blog from 2017, and what we saw was astounding! The top five posts of 2017 are listed below, and in total they were read a whopping 126,000 times!
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Merry Christmas from Parkside Motors
From all of us at Parkside Motors we would like to extend our warmest thanks for such a great year. We are counting our blessings, and it turns out that we have much to be thankful for. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Holiday Hours 2017
As the holiday season approaches there is so much to do in so little time. Many of us will be travelling to see family and friends, and many of us take trips to ski and enjoy other winter pastimes. Click here for holiday hours and appointment information.
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Merry Christmas from Parkside Motors
From all of us at Parkside, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. Click here for hours and more info.
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Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
Some of the coolest concepts and production vehicles to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week. Quite a stunning collection. See them all right here.
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Our History
We just added a 4th bay to the shop, and the expansion has us reflecting on our past. So much has happened in 35 years. This photo essay shows how Parkside and the neighbourhood have changed with the times.
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New Service Resources
Learn everything about how we perform our services with complete transparency. Time, expense, procedure, descriptions, FAQs, and team members all profiled here. We will build out these services pages over the next few months to help serve and educate our clients even better.
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Top Ten Posts of 2014
After a wonderful year of blogging about automotive care, answering customer questions, and giving tips about how to save time and money, we put together our top ten most popular posts from 2014.
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The Holidays at Parkside
As the holiday season approaches there is so much to do in so little time. Many of us will be travelling to see family and friends, and many of us take trips to ski and enjoy other winter pastimes. Over the years we have found the few weeks before Christmas to be a very busy time at the shop so we wanted to write this quick message to let you know the best way to get your car serviced before the winter break.
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Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship training has been an important part of Parkside Motors culture for the last 35 years. Have a look at how Parkside Motors partners with Camosun College to give young students a living wage while learning valuable skills and graduating with a wealth of job experience.
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2014 Auto Show Highlights
A family sedan gets a new snarl, a new Viper gets some bite, and a Bimmer goes topless at this years New York Auto Show.
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Black Book Resale Value Showdown
Next to your home, your car is the single biggest investment of capital you will ever make. One vital piece of criteria when you are deciding on your next vehicle should be how it holds its value against the competition. The Canadian Black Book publishes their best-of list every year, and here are the winners from each category. A few surprises too!
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