Car Alarms Part 3: Why Your Key Triggers Your Alarm
Every now and then, someone gets in touch with us because their key seems to be triggering their car's alarm system. Your key is supposed to disable the alarm, so what exactly is going on here?
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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.
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Car Alarms Part 1: False Alarms
Not much is more frustrating than a randomly triggered car alarm. Here are four reasons why your alarm may be going off for no apparent reason.
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Reasons for a Coolant Leak
The cooling system in your car is vital to the proper functioning of the car’s engine and a malfunctioning or damaged coolant system may toy with your car's efficiency and effectiveness. Read on to learn more about coolant leaks.
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The Best DIY Maintenance Tasks
If you want to get your hards dirty and learn a bit about your vehicle, here is a list of really simple maintenance procedures you can do on your own.
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Your Guide to Selling Your Car
We’ve broken down selling your car into four simple steps from preparing your vehicle for sale, what paperwork you'll require to sell, how to market your vehicle and of course - closing the sale.
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What are Struts, and Do I Need New Ones?
The struts are a critical component of your vehicle’s suspension system. Struts keep your vehicle balanced and flat while driving, and more. Read on to become an expert on struts.
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Tie Rods Gone Bad
Here are 4 signs of faulty tie rods. As a critical part of the steering linkage, it’s important to recognize the early signs of tie rods going bad.
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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.
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The Wash Your Car Deserves
There are two big secrets to proper vehicle maintenance: Consistency and Process. Here are the steps you need to take to ensure the best car wash possible.
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Road Trip Prep (No Mechanic Needed)
This summer, no one is likely going too far, but the opportunities for road trips within BC are amazing. Whether your plans are big or small, you need to ensure your vehicle is road-trip worthy.
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Road Trip Prep (With Mechanic)
With so many people's summer plans disrupted, it seems that even more folks than usual are going to be hitting the road and staying local. Here's how to make sure your car is ready for the journeys.
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Power Steering Issues
Power steering is a component of your vehicle that most drivers don’t appreciate until it stops working. Here we look at what causes power steering problems, and how you can fix them.
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Save Money With Vehicle Maintenance
Your manufacturer provides a recommended maintenance schedule for a good reason. Following this schedule will ensure that your vehicle operates smoothly and efficiently for years to come.
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COVID-19 Update
At Parkside Motors, the safety of our customers in the Victoria area has always been a top priority. Facing the current crisis our commitment to that goal will not change.
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Should I Buy Generic Tires?
When shopping for new tires, you have the option to purchase "OE" tires or you can search for a new brand and model. Which is the best option? Find out here.
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