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Tips for learning how to drive safely on snow and ice covered roads
Monday, January 30th, 2017
How to Drive on Snow and Ice Covered Roads
Winter is now in full force and while we’d like to think it’s almost over, it really isn’t. There are many things that drivers hate the most about winter roads, buy snow and ice are definitely at the top of their list. Driving in the winter has many challenges and dangers so the better you are at navigating winter roads safely, the less intimidating your winter drives will be. The following information will help teach you some tips on how to drive on snow and ice covered roads more safely so you can make it home in one piece when the winter roads get bad. (more…)
How to Stay Safe Around Semi Trucks
Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
During this time of year, when the roadways are always iffy and the weather is unpredictable, it sometimes would be nice to have the roads to ourselves. Of course, that’s not how it works; there are still semi trucks on the road, and we need to be careful to be safe around them. But how, you ask? Here are four tips to help stay safe around semi trucks, from your friends here at EVS Auto Group. (more…)
Getting to Know the 2017 Chevy Malibu Teen Driver Feature
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
If you’ve been watching any of the (admittedly pretty awesome) ads for the 2017 Chevy Malibu, then you’ve likely also seen parents swooning over the new teen driver feature. Their excitement is obviously has a pretty good reason behind it: every parent’s worst nightmare involves finding that their child has been in an accident, and this feature helps to keep this from happening. So what is it? (more…)
Our Milwaukee-Area Dealerships Will Help You Prepare Your Car for Winter
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
We’re finally at the point in our yearly calendar when, even without looking at a forecast, we can reasonably assume that the weather is set to take a turn for the worse. While we’ve gotten off easy up to this point, we’re finally starting to see some turbulence headed our way. So how do you get your car ready for winter? We’re well-versed in the answers to this question at EVS Auto Group, and we’re happy to help out with some tips to prepare for the season ahead. (more…)
How to Avoid Hitting a Deer with your Car
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
If you’ve been traveling on any of the many rural roads in our area, then you’ve likely been confronted by one of the many deer species that are making the rounds this time of year. Perhaps you’ve seen them eating grass in your yard; maybe you’ve even got your license to go hunting for one in the next few weeks. At any rate, you’ll want to be sure that you’re careful to avoid a collision with one, which is what we’re here to discuss today. Namely, this: how do you avoid hitting a deer with your car? (more…)
How to Keep From Getting Tired While Driving
Friday, July 29th, 2016
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. (more…)
How to Play Pokemon GO Safely
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
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. (more…)
Give ‘Em A Brake! Construction Zone Safety Tips
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
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. (more…)
How to Keep a Dog Cool in the Car
Monday, July 4th, 2016
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. (more…)
Protect What’s Yours: How to Avoid Auto Theft
Wednesday, June 29th, 2016
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. (more…)