When it comes to car cooling, many people think it’s a single system working to regulate the temperature of both the engine and the cabin, but that actually isn’t the case. Your car operates two different cooling systems, one to…
Read MoreWhat Does Your Car REALLY Cost?
When you start shopping for a new car, it’s easy to get distracted. You wander the Sugar Land car dealerships, and get absorbed in all the fun details like style, speed and tech gadgets on the dash. But at the…
Read MoreIs My Car Making Me Sneeze?
Your Cabin Air Filter Might be to Blame Just like in spring, big allergies can appear in the summer—and with high temps comes a higher pollen count. Trees finish pollinating by late spring, but there are still grasses and weeds…
Read MoreCar Safety Tests Before You Buy
It’s the big day. You’re finally off to get the car of your dreams! (Or at least a vehicle that’s reliable until you can afford that car of your dreams.) Whether you plan to buy a new or used car,…
Read MoreKnow Your Car’s A/C
Air conditioning in automobiles has come a long way from the giant blocks of ice used to cool down the interior of the car. Now, a vehicle can be climate-controlled with completely different settings for drivers and riders. And for…
Read MoreWhat Does an Angie’s List “Super Service” Award Mean?
You may have wondered what the green and gold shield on our homepage means. That shield represents one of Colony One’s biggest achievements to date (and we have our loyal customers to thank for it). Angie’s List is a popular…
Read MoreThe Importance of Vehicle Inspections
Taking time to bring your vehicle in for its annual safety inspection can feel like a hassle, especially if you consider yourself proactive in the care and maintenance of your car, truck or motorcycle. You know how to check the…
Read MoreIs Your Vehicle Ready For Winter?
It might be short, but even here in the South, winter can get pretty intense for us, our homes, our yards and –you guessed it– our cars. We’ve talked about the importance of having a working A/C during the sweltering…
Read MoreCar Tips for Family Trips
Over the river, through the woods, down the freeway or across the state, this holiday season more families will be driving to their holiday destinations. Whether you’re driving out to the suburbs or making a trip across state lines, having…
Read MoreOld and Tired: How To Keep Your Tires in Good Condition
Tire safety should be a year-round affair – especially in October, when temperature and atmospheric pressure begin to change. Fall or winter weather is often responsible for underinflated tires, a problem which reduces your vehicle’s stability and increases the risk…
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