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How can I celebrate Memorial Day 2020 during quarantine in Milwaukee, WI?
By Product Expert | Posted in Fun Stuff, Holiday on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 at 7:39 PM
Memorial Day 2020 Activities to Celebrate During Quarantine
Time is not abiding by the freeze on normal life that’s taken place across the country, and as such, Memorial Day is approaching on May 25th. Though most workers still have off for the holiday, the usual activities, such as big group barbecues and parades, that would typically fill this unofficial start to summer are not going to be happening this year.
So what are we left to do to celebrate Memorial Day 2020? Read on below for some suggestions from your good friends here at Eric Von Schledorn Automotive.
Read the rest of this entry »Will flat towing a vehicle damage it?
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Info, Towing & Payload on Monday, May 11th, 2020 at 11:45 PM
Safety of Dinghy Towing
Flat towing, also called dinghy towing or four-wheels-down towing, refers to the practice of pulling one vehicle behind another, with all four wheels of the towed vehicle being in contact with the ground. The most common implementation of this is when a vehicle is towed behind an RV, which tends to have the power to pull such a move off.
But flat towing gets a variety of reactions in the automotive world, with some saying it’s fine and others insisting it will cause damage to your towed vehicle. Is flat towing safe?
Read the rest of this entry »Where can I order flowers for my mom in Milwaukee, WI?
By Product Expert | Posted in Fun Stuff, Holiday on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Milwaukee Flower Shops Offering Home Delivery for Mother’s Day 2020
With stay-at-home orders still in effect in Milwaukee, it looks like Mother’s Day is going to be a little different this year. But that’s been the case with just about everything these past few months.
Luckily, humans are muscling through the crisis and using their trademark ingenuity to retain some semblance of normalcy. One way they’re doing so is by providing curbside pickup and delivery services that may have been foregone in the past.
We can still show our mothers that we care by ordering flowers from one of Milwaukee’s excellent local florists. Check out some picks below; click the links to head to their websites, peruse their selections, and place your order. Mom will appreciate it.
Read the rest of this entry »What is a spray-on bedliner?
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Info, Trucks on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Pickup Truck Spray-in Bedliner FAQs
If you’re looking to buy, or have bought, a new truck, you may have heard talk of something called a “bedliner.” This seems straightforward enough, but then another phrase gets thrown into the mix that just may blow the unsuspecting trucker’s mind: “spray-in bedliner.” Just what is a spray-in bedliner?
Read the rest of this entry »Chevy’s Head-Up Display Helps Keep Your Eyes On the Road
By Product Expert | Posted in New Chevy Models on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 10:47 PM
How to Use the Head-Up Display In the Chevy Silverado
Your Chevy Silverado comes with all sorts of high tech features, making it a blast to drive and a highly capable pickup. One of our favorite features is the head-up display. Below is a quick video covering everything you need to know about it.
Read the rest of this entry »Which 2020 Chevy Camaro is the fastest?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Chevy Models, Performance & Efficiency on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 8:31 PM
2020 Chevy Camaro Top Speed, 0-60, and Engines
One of the original pony cars, the Camaro has quite the following. Which the resurrection of the Camaro in the late 2000s, Chevy has been improving upon it with every model year.
So, how does the 2020 Camaro measure up to current performance car standards? Which 2020 Chevy Camaro is the fastest?
Read the rest of this entry »How much cargo space does the 2020 Ford Explorer have?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Ford Models, Passenger & Cargo Space, Safety, Technology on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 7:40 PM
2020 Ford Explorer Cargo Space, Seating, and More
If you’re shopping for a proper midsize SUV, then you’re looking for some serious utility. Unlike crossover SUVs that skimp on space, a midsize SUV is designed to fit everything you need it to and then some.
How does the 2020 Ford Explorer measure up? Does it meet the bar or fall flat? How much cargo space does the 2020 Ford Explorer have?
Read the rest of this entry »How fast is the 2020 Ford Mustang?
By Product Expert | Posted in New Ford Models, Performance & Efficiency on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 6:16 PM
2020 Ford Mustang Top Speed, Acceleration, Performance Specs
The Mustang is a performance vehicle, through and through. As one of the original muscle cars, people expect the Mustang to be the best of the best. So, does the 2020 Mustang stand up to these expectations or is it just an uninspired cash-grab?
That’s what we’ll be looking at today. Is this performance legend still worth the Mustang badge? One of the ways we can find out is by seeing how fast the 2020 Ford Mustang is.
Read the rest of this entry »How do I know if I need to change my Ford F-150 transmission fluid?
By Product Expert | Posted in Service and Repair on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 at 5:23 PM
When and How to Check Ford F-150 Transmission Fluid
For those of us that drive trucks, especially those of us that do a lot of towing and hauling, checking transmission fluid is incredibly important.
Today, we’ll talk about when and how to check the transmission fluid in your F-150. After reading this, you’ll how if you need to change the transmission fluid in your Ford F-150.
Read the rest of this entry »Should I get a 2020 Chevy Equinox or a 2020 Ford Escape?
By Product Expert | Posted in Comparisons, New Chevy Models, New Ford Models on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Head-to-Head: 2020 Chevy Equinox vs 2020 Ford Escape
Two rival American automakers. Two crossover SUVs. Today, we’ll be comparing them head-to-head, so you can see which is better for you.
Read on to see if you should get a 2020 Chevy Equinox or a 2020 Ford Escape.
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