News from Under the Hood

The season of leaf crunching, pumpkin carving and apple picking is upon us! Northern Colorado has always been home to top-notch events year-round, and fall is no exception. So grab your pumpkin spice latte and head to one of these fun-filled fall events in the area:   Swing by Old Town Square for the last […]

Fun fact: August is Brake Safety Awareness Month! Since keeping you safe on the roads is our number one concern, we thought we’d throw a little info out there about how to actually drive through these Rockies. Because, as it turns out, there is a “right” way to drive down steep grades! Read on if

Somehow these long summer nights are quickly coming to an end. Whether your child is still in high school and just has to drive down the street or is heading across the country to attend an out-of-state university, you want them to be safe, especially in their car. Here is a list of a few

Every year, Houska loves to partner with Project Self-Sufficiency and the Lagoon Summer Concert Series to make a difference in the life of a hard-working single mother. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, we had the privilege of presenting Yaricza Serrano a car to assist her on her self-sufficient path. During the intermission of the Lagoon concert,

In case you haven’t heard … the TOADally Kids Garage Band event on July 14 was TOADally amazing! With the help of many wonderful sponsors and volunteers, we were able to raise $24,000 for Project Smile, ChildSafe, Super Hero Underwear, and Coats & Boots. These are all charities that assist children in northern Colorado. You

It’s that time of year again! Time for major fun at Houska’s Garage Band Event to support four local charities including Coats & Boots, Project Smile, Super Hero Underwear, and ChildSafe. This year, the event takes place Saturday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Houska Heavy Duty. At Houska Automotive, we love kids, and so

Whether you just turned 16 and have that key in hand or you’ve been driving for 60 years, accidents on the road can happen. Of course, the goal is to stay safe while driving, but sometimes we can’t help what the people around us are doing. So which cities have the safest overall drivers? Fort

With rising summer gas prices, pre-vacation vehicle checks and maybe a routine oil change, the last thing you want to deal with right now is car theft. Unfortunately, July and August are the most popular times for car thieves to steal valuables out of your car… or just the car itself! July has thus been

It happened in the blink of an eye, but suddenly your kids are 16 and driving. This is a skill they’ll use for the rest of their lives, so how do you teach them to maintain their vehicles? Knowing about their car and its required care can save them time and money on expensive repairs

It’s quickly heating up in northern Colorado, and the last thing you want is your air conditioning to go out! Unfortunately, the air conditioning system is just like any other system in your car and can wear down or require a bit of maintenance. Here’s a few things you can check if you think your