Category Archives: Tips and Info

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How to Check the Oil in Your Car

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Guide for Checking the Oil Level and Color in a Vehicle

Let’s face it – the oil inside your vehicle will need to get changed. In some cases, vehicles may also leak oil, which requires the driver to occasionally check the oil level. What if you never checked your oil before? Thankfully, you don’t need a professional to get your oil checked. Checking your oil is one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep tabs on the health of your vehicle and can be done right at home! Learn how to check the oil in your car here at Eric Von Schledorn.

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How can I easily find out and compare what features a car has?

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When shopping for a new car, it can be overwhelming to try to compare the pros and cons of different models. Everything seems to come loaded with differing arrays of comfort, convenience, tech and safety features these days. How can one find out what features a specific model has, and compare them easily against the features of other models?

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Is it safe to run an electric car in the garage (or indoors)?

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EV Garage Safety and Fume Hazards

It’s a big no-no to turn on your combustion engine vehicle in an enclosed space and let it run; such actions are known to cause the proliferation of highly dangerous carbon monoxide which can quickly lead to death for those exposed.

However, electric vehicles don’t seem to emit such harmful fumes; not noticeably, at least. Is it safe to run your EV in the garage, or even in your house?

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When will the COVID-19 vaccine be widely available for Milwaukee residents?

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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for the General Public in Milwaukee, WI

We’ve all heard the news: a COVID-19 vaccine has been produced. At least two, in fact. Healthcare workers have already been receiving the vaccine, and older adults are next. Along with older adults, the vaccine will be prioritized for essential workers and at-risk individuals.

Though the vaccine has started rolling out, the schedule of distribution may still seem a bit unclear. When will the general public be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine here in Milwaukee?

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Should I use snow tires in Milwaukee?

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Snow Tire Safety Recommendations for Wisconsin Roads

One of the most dangerous parts of living in Wisconsin is winter driving. The long, cold, and snowy Wisconsin winters can make what used to be routine drives a perilous endeavor. Slipping and sliding on snow and ice is simply not ideal for safety.

The main rule to follow to stay safe on Wisconsin winter roads is to drive slowly and cautiously. However, there are a variety of other steps individuals can take to make their winter drive safer. One of these is by putting snow tires on their vehicle. Should snow tires be used during winter in Milwaukee?

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Calendar enwrapped in the vortex of time, plus a car... does it equal substantial change?

Do car models change every year?

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Vehicle Redesigns, Refreshes, and Carry-Overs

If you were to make a trip to our dealership here year after year, you would see a lot of vehicles with the same names, but with different years in front of those names. Are cars always changing? Is every 2020 model superior to every 2019 model, and every 2019 superior to every 2018, and so on? Do vehicles actually get upgraded every year?

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