It’s no secret that Colorado’s mountains can get icy and dangerous during the winter season. That’s why it’s important to understand and adhere to Colorado’s Chain Law. This law was enacted in 1996 to try and keep drivers safe on all state, federal, and interstate highways. Snow chains help vehicles drive across the steep climbs […]
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How It Helps Others Emily is a three-year-old girl who likes to go fishing with her dad and has a room full of pink, toys, and stuffed animals. She also has a rare blood disorder that requires blood transfusions every few weeks for her to survive. Emily, and so many others like her, wouldn’t be
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As the weather begins to get colder, you may start to notice certain lights popping up on people’s houses and trees. While these lights are joyous, there are other lights that can spark concern. For example, the lights on your dashboard that may signify issues with your car. In preparation for these kinds of lights,
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The shocks and struts in your vehicle are integral parts of your suspension. While you may think of them as interchangeable terms, the two play different, and important parts in the overall function of your vehicle. The Difference Between a Shock and Strut Even though shocks and struts are both responsible for the weight transfer
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Service for a 4WD vehicle is different than a AWD vehicle Four-wheel drive or (4WD) is one of the best updates the car industry ever made! While people often confuse four-wheel drive with all-wheel drive (AWD), they are different systems. All-wheel drive is the idea that the vehicle’s systems power both the front and
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Have you ever been driving down the road, listening to your favorite song for the fifth time, and suddenly, a squirrel runs out in front of your car, leading you to slam on your brakes? You stop immediately, and the little guy is safe and sound. This lucky moment thankfully happened with the help of your brake
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This summer is setting up to be a great one. As the quarantine starts to cool down and the weather heats up, there will be more and more people going outside and traveling. For our road trippers, your car is your lifeline and here at Houska Automotive, we want to make sure your vehicle is ready to run on the open road. There are
Are your tires safe to drive on? Tired of not knowing about the most important safety feature on your vehicle? We will spare you the research- and give you everything you need to know about replacing your tires. Tires are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle. They support your
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Summertime is quickly approaching, and the sizzling heat is bound to make you turn up the air conditioning in your vehicle. Back in the old days, cars were made without factory–installed air conditioning units, but today, more than 99% of cars have air conditioning in them! Are you wanting to know more about how the air
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Change of season – Change your oil, saving money on gas with synthetic oil changes. Many may not understand the importance of an oil change. Like blood to your body, oil is the blood to your car. Dirty, low, or no oil in the car’s system can seize up the engine, shutting down the car
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