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A few weeks ago, we mentioned that summer was drawing to a close, and that as painful as this was, we at least had Labor Day weekend to look forward to. While this is true, there’s also another residual concern to consider; namely, the toll that the heat and sun of summer can take on your car. So, let’s look briefly at how summer hurts your car. (more…)

We’ve all been there: we’re driving down the road, minding our own business, and a sound creeps up that makes us think that something just isn’t right. Our cars often have a way of letting us know that there’s something worth checking out, and although this means that service is on the horizon, it’s still helpful to know that something is wrong. So, what car sounds let you know that there might be trouble? (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

When you’ve operated in the automotive world for as long as we have at Schledorn Auto Group, you get pretty well-versed at understanding and diagnosing potential car problems. This time of year, however, Milwaukee-area drivers often see an issue that can arise seemingly out of nowhere: an overheating car. So, what should you do when your car overheats? Fret not; EVS Auto Group has you covered. (more…)