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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!

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!

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.

Round-Up: Exhaust Smoke Colour Guide

This month we wrote up the three main culprits of smoke clouds. If you are having exhaust issues, just find your smoke colour below and click through to read why it is happening and how to fix it.

Car Buying: Choosing a Dealer

A good vehicle dealer can create either a satisfying experience or a painful process that ends with you walking out the door, no keys in hand. Most customers can bear to spend at most two hours at a dealership before they call it a day, so read the following tips on how to select a dealership that you’ll not only tolerate long enough to buy a vehicle from, but want to build a relationship with.

The Secret to Window Defrosting

"My commute for work starts very early in the morning, and the cold weather is really slowing me down. What can I do about my frosted windows?" Iced Over in Victoria.

Q&A: Why Are My Winter Tires So Loud?

"I followed the instructions from the Government Canada website and got a set of winter tires for my car. I took a road trip over Christmas and I could not believe how loud my snow tires were compared to my regular tire. What gives? It made my car sound like airplane taking off!"

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.

Need to Know: Storing Your Car For Winter

There are a few steps you should take to get your vehicle ready for storage and a few little tricks to make the actual storage of your vehicle more successful. Let's take a look at the best practices, most steps just take a few minutes.

Must Have: Emergency Car Kit

The vast majority of road accidents and emergencies occur when the weather is at its most harsh and conditions on the road are extreme. Let's look at how to make an emergency car kit to get you through a winter car accident.

Need to Know: Zipper Merge

When should you merge, early or late? If we all do it right traffic will be much faster all around Victoria. Learn more right here.

Apple CarPlay vs. Android Auto vs. MirrorLink

Over the last few weeks we have been going through the latest connectivity options available today for your vehicle's entertainment system. In each review we found the same general PROs and CONs. Namely that having a connected infotainment system keeps your eyes on the road, and that they are proprietary so each one is only suited to people in that ecosystem. Below we round-up each of our articles and point you towards the info you need to make an informed choice.