Vehicle Maintenance | Parkside Motors

The Three Signs of Imbalanced Tires

Imbalanced tires will interfere with your ability to drive safely and efficiently. Here are the three major signs of tire imbalance, and what you can do about it.

How to Clean Stubborn Oil Stains

If you've ever done an oil change in your driveway, or owned a car with a leak, you'll understand how stubborn oil stains can be. Here is how to clean oil stains.

These Habits are Killing Your Car

Even routine driving generates huge forces and high temperatures for our cars. Here are a few simple habits you can change to reduce the stress on your car.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 3/3)

In Parts 1 & 2 of this series, we discussed various reasons why your tires might be creating lots of noise. Now, in the 3rd and final part, we present the solutions.

Excessive Tire Noise (Part 2/3)

Following up on last week's article about tire noise, this article focuses on the less common reasons why your tires may be making more noise than you are used to.

Find Your Digital Owner’s Manual

Your vehicle's owner's manual contains a wealth of information to help you keep your car in good condition. Here is how to find a digital version for your car.

Summertime Car Prep: DIY vs Shop

Springtime car maintenance is critical for ensuring that your car stays in optimal condition. The good news is that many tasks can be undertaken at home.

This is Why Your Tires Are So Loud

If you are interested in minimizing the amount of noise you experience while driving, you need to understand the cause of that noise. Here is what to look out for.

The Full Spring Cleaning

Even though this year's winter was relatively mild in Victoria, BC, you still need to take care of a few things to make sure your vehicle is fully recovered. Here are the details on spring cleaning.

Take Care of Your Car, and the Climate

Properly maintaining your vehicle could be one of the greenest things you do! Read about how auto maintenance keeps your vehicle running more efficiently.

Is DIY Auto Repair a Good Idea?

Here at Parkside, we respect the DIY spirit and like to see people taking their auto maintenance seriously. However, the trick to successful DIY auto repairs is knowing when a job is a good candidate for you to do at home, and when it's time to call the pros.

What is that Puddle?

What do you see? How does it feel? What does it smell like? We help you use your senses to save you maintenance costs and keep your vehicle safe for you and your family.