Q & A | Parkside Motors

What You Need To Know About SUV Sway

SUVs are more popular than ever, and their popularity is still increasing. If your SUV is swaying side-to-side, you might want to get in touch with your shop.

Does Your Battery Keep Dying?

If you've been home-bound or wearing out your jumper cables due to a fickle battery, then this article is for you. Here's what you can do about a dead battery.

Is Your Car Giving False Alarms?

Is your car alarm going-off for no apparent reason? Here is a list of things to check that can help you trouble-shoot a rogue car alarm.

Tow to the Shop, or Drive?

After an accident (or an unexplained mechanical issue), it can be hard to decide whether you need to be towed to the shop, or if you're okay to drive.

Exhaust Smoke Part 1: Blue

This is Pat 1 of a 3-part blog series about exhaust pipe smoke. Here's what blue exhaust smoke tells you about your engine, and why you should pay attention.

The Details on Super Bright Headlights

Thinking of upgrading your headlights? Here’s what you need to know about how-bright-is-too-bright, and what the law has to say about headlights.

Why Your Headlights Flicker

Headlights are a critical safety device, especially as fall approaches. Here are the reasons for flickering headlights and what you can do to fix the problem.

Which Jumper Cables Should You Buy?

Along with a spare tire, blanket, water, and a few energy bars, jumper cables are an absolutely essential part of your car safety kit. Here’s how to choose them.

Is it OK to Buy Generic Tires?

Tire selection can be one of the most mind-boggling parts of car ownership. Are OE tires worth it, or is it okay to go with a different set of rubber?

My Car Won’t Shift Past Second Gear

Is your automatic car stuck in first and second gear? Here is what might be going on, and how we can fix the issue. Never hesitate to get in touch.

What Does TPMS Do?

TPMS is an under-rated feature of modern vehicles. A properly functioning TPMS system will keep you safe and save you money. Here's how it works.

Do You Need a Wheel Re-Torquing?

Re-torquing is simply making sure your wheel's lug nuts (the things keeping the wheels attached to the car) are tightened properly. It's as simple as that!