Sure, you’ve heard of automotive alignment, but do you know exactly what it is and why you should care about it? Subtle changes in your automotive alignment can affect the way your car drives and create unnecessary tire wear. Get…
Read MoreHow to Clean Corroded Battery Cables: An Unintimidating, Step-By-Step Guide
People are taught (or teach themselves) how to change a tire or check their oil, but not as many people know how to clean corroded battery cables. Getting under the hood can be intimidating and, if you’re busy, too time-consuming…
Read MoreWorn Clutch Symptoms to Watch Out For
Your clutch is a complicated, multi-part mechanism that plays a crucial role in your car’s ability to change gears. A failed or worn clutch can leave you stranded on the side of the road or with an unexpected and rather…
Read MoreHow to Know if a Wheel Bearing is Bad: Understanding the Signs
Wheel bearings allow your wheel/tire to rotate around the hub assembly. So when wheel bearings start to go bad, you’re in for a bumpy ride. If you live in the greater Houston area, we know that the last thing you…
Read MoreHot Weather Car Tips: Beat the Heat
Is hot weather bad for cars? It certainly can be, but driving in hot weather doesn’t have to damage your car. You can have a car that functions properly even if the temperature outside is unbearable. Here are a few…
Read MoreColony One Auto Center’s Printable Road Trip Car Checklist
Print me out. Have no doubt. Concerned about what you should check on your car before a road trip? This checklist, built from our original road trip checklist, covers all the basics. Air filter Replace the air filter every 15,000…
Read MoreHow to Diagnose the Smoke Coming from Your Exhaust Pipe
When you look in your rearview mirror and see smoke coming from your exhaust pipe, alarm bells might start going off in your head. Car owners are trained to anticipate the worst when their car starts smoking; however, while smoke…
Read MoreShould I Put New Tires on the Front or Back of My Car?
Knowing whether new tires go on the front or back of your car can mean the difference between getting where you need to go and losing control of your car on the road. Nevertheless, about as many people know whether…
Read MoreHow Long Can You Put Off an Oil Change?
It’s long been the standard to take your car in for an oil change every three months or 3,000 miles. However, a lot has changed since the 3-month/3,000-mile adage was created. In fact, this advice may now be outdated, especially…
Read MoreWhy You Should Replace Your Dirty Car Air Filter
It might be an important part of regular car maintenance, but for many people, changing your car’s dirty air filter tends to fall by the wayside. Unfortunately, a dirty car air filter can create additional problems for your vehicle, including…
Read MoreColony One Auto Answers: Why is my Car Heater Blowing Out Cold Air?
When it gets cold in the Houston area, the last thing you want to be asking yourself is, “Why is my car heater blowing out cold air?” If you do find yourself in this position, however, there are several things…
Read MoreThe 6 Top Things to Check on Your Car Before a Long Trip
Reviewing a list of things to check on your car before a long road trip can save your vacation from a potential disaster.
Read MoreWhat Is That Car Air Conditioner Squealing Noise?
No one wants to get in their car and hear that dreaded car air conditioner squealing noise. It can quickly lead to anxiety and a trail of questions.
Read MoreCan Low Oil Cause Overheating of My Vehicle?
You’re driving along when you happen to glance at your oil gauge: it’s low! The first thing that crosses your mind is, “Can low oil cause overheating of my engine? What does low oil do to a car?” Facing uncertainty…
Read More5 Essential Maintenance Services You Need to Know
Benjamin Franklin is credited with once saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This proverb holds especially true when it comes to car care. By keeping a routine eye on your vehicle and its parts, it…
Read More8 Hacks to Improve Your Ride
Not every car modification needs a trip to the mechanic. You can make small, but very meaningful improvements to your ride by using a few common objects you often have lying around your home. Here are a few affordable ways…
Read MoreCrash Course on Car Maintenance
School is ending. The summer is coming. And many new graduates will be walking across that stage to accept their diplomas. This time of year means graduation parties, a new sense of freedom, and quite a lot of presents. If…
Read MoreYour Top 5 Car Maintenance Questions Answered
We’ve all been there. Waiting in the car shop for our vehicle to finish being serviced and wondering to ourselves, “Why didn’t I take it in sooner?” Car maintenance is important no matter what the make, model, or year of…
Read MoreThe Colony One Guide to A Smooth Road Trip
No matter what Houston’s weather may be telling you, spring is right around the corner. Between the brighter skies, the longer days and the more agreeable temperatures, spring is the perfect time to take your friends and family on a…
Read MoreThe Car Trouble Cheat Sheet
There’s never a convenient time for car maintenance. Too many car owners choose to ignore early warning signs of potentially serious mechanical issues, which in turn can lead to costly repairs. Fortunately, by following a basic maintenance schedule, and…
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