News from Under the Hood

How to keep your car sanitary Since the Coronavirus outbreak, we’ve all been re-evaluating and increasing measures to avoid and prevent germs. Most of us have been heavily focused on our homes and airplane travel–but what about our vehicles? Especially if you carpool, make sure you’re fully armed to combat those nasty, unwanted germs.  At

We all know we shouldn’t be texting while driving. Distractions put us and other drivers on the road in danger. Some bad driving habits are not only risky, but they can do serious damage to the vehicle. If you’re guilty of any of these bad habits, now’s the time to break them. At Houska, we

We are certainly seeing low temperatures this winter, and despite what the groundhog predicted, we’re not sure if it’s going away anytime soon. Along with the low temps, we bet you’ve been greeted at some point by a frozen windshield. And usually it’s at a real inconvenient time, like when you’re running out of the

Going to an auto repair shop can be intimidating. Unless you’re a car junkie, some of the terms or jargon used in a tech’s diagnosis can seem like a foreign language. Here’s a list of a few of the most common terms and phrases used by techs to make sure you’re understanding their language! Diagnostic

You may make resolutions for yourself at the beginning of the year. Some of those resolutions may have a lot to do with well being and keeping organized. If you use your vehicle every day (which we’re suspecting you do!) why not include a few new year’s resolutions that will help keep your vehicle in

“What?!” was our reaction when we learned we were voted “Best Auto Repair” and “Best Oil Change” by NOCO Style readers. It was even more amazing when we found out that over 78,000 readers cast their votes in the survey! This recognition is largely due to the fact that we have a team of the

Our friends at Morning Fresh Dairy are excited to announce A Very Dairy Christmas! The dairy will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for all to enjoy. Tours around the dairy will be more festive than ever to create a joyful day for everyone. With endless activities and winter fun- You and the family are

Thank  you Neighbors! For the second year in a row, Houska Automotive has been voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood favorite in the Automotive category! Nextdoor is the largest social network for neighborhoods. It’s a safe forum for people to make connections in their community, share hyper-local news and find reliable and best recommendations for babysitters, local

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be looking forward to seeing family or other loved ones for the holiday. However, the joyful anticipation could easily be wiped away by a stressful road trip if you don’t plan well. Here are a few tips to make it a safe and enjoyable ride. Check the