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Pokemon go

How to Play Pokemon GO Safely

As cultural phenomena go, the sudden surge of interest in Pokemon GO, a new augmented-reality smartphone game, is something that even we didn’t see coming. Drive by any park on any evening in any Wisconsin city, and you’re bound to see countless individuals staring at their screen chasing an animated character that only they can see. Not surprisingly, it has already led to injuries and crimes, so we at EVS Auto Group thought we’d put together a few ways you can play Pokemon GO safely. Read the rest of this entry >>

Construction zone safety

Give ‘Em A Brake! Construction Zone Safety Tips

Have you driven from Mitchell Airport to the West Bend area? If so, what did you remember? In all likelihood, it was probably all of the orange signs and cones you saw on the road. Construction season is in full swing in the greater Milwaukee area, and it’s likely led to some delays in travel plans and no shortage of curse words. So how can you stay sane when driving through one of these all-too-common annoyances? Here are a few safety tips for driving through a construction zone, from your friends here at EVS Auto Group. Read the rest of this entry >>

Technician examining the vehicle

3 Reasons You Should be Planning Regular Scheduled Maintenance for Your Car

During the length of your automotive experience, you’ll certainly have to have repairs performed on your vehicle, and you might be left to wonder if there was something that you might have done differently to avoid the current predicament. You might wonder if your fluids are current, if you’ve been driving your car too erratically or too often. However, the best thing you can do for your vehicle is plan regular scheduled maintenance, and for the following reasons. Read the rest of this entry >>

dog in car

How to Keep a Dog Cool in the Car

We’re reaching the point in the summer where the heat is affecting all of us, although it might be shown in different ways. For humans, this obviously means that we’re dressing more comfortably and trying our best to remain in air-conditioned confines. But what about our dogs? Most among us have a canine friend of some sort, and keeping a dog cool in a car is vitally important to us at EVS Auto Group. Read the rest of this entry >>

Auto theft

Protect What’s Yours: How to Avoid Auto Theft

By most statistics, up to $4.5 billion is surrendered every year due to automotive theft. This applies to both the theft of vehicles, as well as the theft of property that is taken from inside a car. But how do you avoid auto theft in the Milwaukee area? For the most part, it’s crucial to use common sense, but drivers might sometimes not realize that they are putting themselves in harm’s way. Read the rest of this entry >>

summer cookout

How to Properly Throw a Summer Cookout

Although we certainly are best known around these parts for our outstanding legacy of automotive sales and service, we’ve also become something of an authority when it comes time to break bread with friends. We’ve gotten to know many ways to be the life of the party, particularly when it comes time to plan a summer cookout. So, if you’re thinking about throwing a luau in the Milwaukee area this summer, feel free to copy our simple checklist found here. Read the rest of this entry >>

buying a car

4 Common Mistakes Made When Buying a Used Car

At EVS Auto Group, we regularly meet with buyers who would seem to be novices in the automotive marketplace. They have more questions than answers, and they might not even know which questions to ask. So how can we work to give buyers a more thorough understanding of the process? A good place to start is to identify and eliminate common car-buying mistakes, many of which are tricky to navigate. Read the rest of this entry >>

Teen driver adjusting rearview mirror

New Driver in the House? How to Talk to the Young Drivers in Your Family

With our five EVS Auto Group dealerships situated around eastern Wisconsin, we’re certainly accustomed to serving drivers at every stage of their transportation experience. This applies to young families looking for something efficient and functional, and it applies just as evenly to drivers finally buying their dream car. One of our most frequent conversations, however, deals with parents who have new drivers in their households. So, from your friends at Schledorn Auto Group, here are some tips for talking to the young drivers in your household. Read the rest of this entry >>

lady buying a used car

The Benefits of Buying a Used Car

Used Car Financing | Sheboygan-Fond du Lac, WI

While the family of dealerships under the Ernie Von Schledorn is certainly well-known for our many new models from such automakers such as Chevy, Ford and Volkswagen, we’re similarly popular for our large and ever-changing inventory of used and certified pre-owned vehicles as well. For many buyers, ranging from Waukesha to Fond du Lac to Sheboygan, WI, the purchase of a used model simply makes more sense from a financial standpoint, and that’s why we’re pleased to offer financing on our terrific used inventory. Of course, buying a used car isn’t without its benefits. Read the rest of this entry >>

Calculating finance

How to Rebuild Your Credit

For a good portion of buyers who visit our family of dealerships at the Schledorn Auto Group, the conversation of credit is one that they aren’t excited to have. Many among us have had financial issues in the past, and this certainly enters the equation when we’re thinking about buying a car. Buying a car is a good way to get your credit back on track, but it’s far from the only way. So, how can you rebuild your credit? Read the rest of this entry >>