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
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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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