Do I Need to Use a Fuel Additive?
While many of us are vaguely aware of the potential benefits of fuel additives, it can be confusing to figure out whether or not they are appropriate for your car, and if so which ones to use. Read more to learn which, if any, fuel additives could improve your car's performance.
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Spring Cleaning: Vehicle Edition
Winter is hard on your vehicle. Salt and slush attack its good looks, but these corrosive elements can also damage your vehicle’s paint, wheels, and even its suspension components. Your home benefits from a spring cleaning, and so does your vehicle.
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Is April Too Early for Summer Tires?
There is a simple rule of thumb to take into consideration that helps you decide when you can safely change back to summer tires. Read all about it right here.
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Get Rid of Motor Oil Stains
There are many different things you can do to get rid of oil stains from these various surfaces. Below we outline some ideas to safely remove oil staines from concrete, carpet, and clothing; Three of the main places you find unwanted oil on a regular basis.
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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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Are Super-Bright Headlights Illegal?
Have you ever been blinded by an oncoming vehicle and questioned the legality of super-bright headlights? If so, this article is for you.
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Exhaust Pipe Smoke Part 3: White
This is the final component of the 3-part blog series on exhaust smoke diagnoses, causes, and fixes. In this post we discuss reasons behind white smoke, and how to know if it's time to call your mechanic.
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Exhaust Pipe Smoke Part 2: Black
This short blog series is going to be about the causes and remedies of blue, black, and blue smoke from your engine exhaust. Today we take a look at black smoke, what it means, and how to fix it.
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Exhaust Pipe Smoke Part 1: Blue
This 3-part blog series is going to be about the causes and remedies of blue, black, and white smoke from your engine exhaust. Today we take a look at blue smoke, what it means, and how to fix it.
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Never Get Stuck Again
If you got stuck this winter and want to make sure it never happens again, or plan on doing some off-roading this summer, the best defence you have against getting stuck is to always be prepared. That means keeping a certain amount of gear in your car, truck, or 4x4 that will help in these situations.
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Why Do Car Seats Have Expiration Dates?
Car seats aren’t perishable food items that go "off" after a certain length of time, but there are serious reasons why car seats have expiration dates. We outline it all right here.
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Is Your Old Car Rattling?
It’s hard to think of something more annoying than the unidentified rattle inside your vehicle. Here we walk you through the steps of how to identify the culprit and how to shut it up for good.
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How Defrosters Work, and Why Yours Don’t
A defroster is a part of your car that you may not think about every day, but you sure notice whether it’s working or not, come those cold winter days when you need to get rid of ice on your windshield. Let's look at how they work and what can go wrong (at the worst possible time).
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Our Top 5 from 2019
It's been another great year for us at Parkside. This New Year's Eve, we have taken a look through the website analytics for 2019 to see which posts resonated most with our readership.
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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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Does Road Salt Damage Our Cars?
With winter swinging into full force, salt crews have been on the go prepping roadways before, after, and during inclement winter weather. Although road salt is essential for safe winter driving, it can also lead to numerous car troubles.
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