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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 side view

Lambeau-Bound? Check out the Tailgating Features in the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500

News flash, Wisconsin: it’s Packer season. And it’s Badger season. And somewhere vaguely southbound of here, it’s probably Bears season too. The point is, tailgating for 2016 is about to commence, and we’re due to welcome the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 to the EVS Auto Group inventory to celebrate. Additionally, we have a number of 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 models in stock currently, all of which are ready and willing to make your next trip to Lambeau or to Camp Randall! Read the rest of this entry >>

Side View of the 2016 Ford F-150

2016 Ford F-150 Arrives at EVS Auto Group with All-New Features

For drivers yearning for a good measure of versatility, power, and style, they often find themselves turning to the full-size, light-duty pickup segment to find their next vehicle purchase. Not long after, they’ll often find themselves behind the wheel of a Ford F-150, which holds the distinction of being the top-selling pickup in both the Milwaukee area and around the nation since 1977. Now revamped for the new model year, the 2016 Ford F-150 has arrived at EVS Auto Group, and can now be found at our locations in Random Lake and Lomira, WI. So, what can you expect when you test drive your own?

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Four Car Sounds that You Shouldn’t Ignore

We’ve all been there: we’re driving down the road, minding our own business, and a sound creeps up that makes us think that something just isn’t right. Our cars often have a way of letting us know that there’s something worth checking out, and although this means that service is on the horizon, it’s still helpful to know that something is wrong. So, what car sounds let you know that there might be trouble? Read the rest of this entry >>

Car Museum

Finding the Best Motor Vehicle Museums in Wisconsin

For longtime residents of Wisconsin, our illustrious automotive and motorsports history is not a surprise by any means. However, if you’re visiting from far-off lands, you might be a little shocked to know all the history right at your fingertips. For that reason, we’ve put together a short list of some of our favorite motor vehicle museums to be found near Milwaukee, WI, covering planes, trains, automobiles, and everything in between. Read the rest of this entry >>

woman rubbing her temples while driving

How to Keep From Getting Tired While Driving

Summer seems to be the time when many of us are most prone to take a road trip, and even though striking out on a random excursion can be exciting, it does have one obvious downside: driving makes us tired. Sometimes, it makes us dangerously tired. So how can you stay alert while driving? Here are some tips to keep from getting tired in the car, from your friends here at EVS Auto Group. Read the rest of this entry >>

Servicing Tire

4 Ways to Extend the Life of your Tires

If there’s one automotive component that is prone to be overlooked, it seems as though it’s often our tires. We’ll put untold money into keeping our fluids and belts doing exactly what they should be, but our tires will often get short shrift. Yet, healthy tires are often the only thing keeping a driver from a dangerous situation. So, how can you extend the life of your tires? Here are four easy ways. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When to Get Rid of an Old Car

As you’re probably and painfully aware, it’s difficult to say goodbye to a member of the family. You remember the good times, you think about all the memories you’ve shared, and eventually you find a way to forge ahead. The same is often true of a family vehicle, one that you’ve loved for years but that eventually becomes more trouble than it’s worth. So, when should you get rid of an old car? Read the rest of this entry >>

The 2017 Trax vs. the 2017 Equinox

Chevy Crossover SUV Showdown: The 2017 Trax vs. the 2017 Equinox

Because crossover SUVs are often lumped into one enormous category, often with only loose similarities. In the Chevy lineup, there are three crossover SUVs currently, two of which are found here, the 2017 Chevy Trax and 2017 Chevy Equinox. While they certainly have some facets in common, such as unibody construction, car-like efficiency and an SUV’s versatility, they certainly aren’t identical. So, how do they compare?

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Kia gear selector

Grinding Gears: Five Signs of Transmission Trouble

Although no one would ever wish to have car trouble, at least we can say this: when your car is starting to have an issue that will require service, your car will generally tell you. There are simple ways to diagnose certain issues, and this is certainly true as it pertains to your transmission. So how can you know when your gearbox is having issues? Here are five signs of transmission trouble, from your friends here at EVS Auto Group. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Ford Escape front quarter view

EVS Feature: Specs and Features on the 2017 Ford Escape

For as much as we enjoy talking about the bigger picture as it applies to customers of EVS Auto Group, the truth is that much of our focus really comes down to one thing: getting our customers into the optimal vehicles to suit their needs. Two of our dealerships, Eric von Schledorn Ford in Random Lake and Lomira, WI, have recently begun receiving their 2017 models, chief among them the popular 2017 Ford Escape. So what specs and features should drivers be looking forward to?

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