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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Car
Monday, February 20th, 2017
Although this upcoming weekend’s weather might be doing its best to convince us otherwise, spring is truly on its way in the Milwaukee area. As you likely know, there are many nefarious ways that winter weather can affect your vehicle, and that’s why this is a great time to give your car the spring cleaning it deserves. But what should you do exactly? (more…)
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…)
Five Ways to Improve Your Fuel Economy
Monday, January 30th, 2017
At EVS Auto group, we pride ourselves on offering a pretty fuel-efficient lineup of vehicles. That being said, there are still ways to enhance your fuel economy, and they aren’t even all that hard. You like to get the most out of your fuel, don’t you? So, from your friends at EVS Auto Group, here are five ways to improve your fuel economy. (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…)
How Often Should You Replace Your Windshield Wipers?
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Failing to replace your windshield wipers when they need to be can be dangerous for driving as wipers that are not correctly working can leave streaking or hazing which causes poor visibility. Windshield wipers should be replaced every six months to a year or as soon as you begin to notice a difference in driving visibility. Here are some signs that it may be time to replace your wiper blades.  (more…)
4 Methods to Prevent Holiday Stress
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
If you’ve already begun celebrating your holidays in the Milwaukee area, you’re probably still maintaining a positive frame of mind. We haven’t seen much snow yet, the temperatures are still mild, and the best is still ahead. Yet, once the holidays kick into high gear, you might experience a different feeling: crippling, terrible stress. So how can you keep this from happening? Here are four methods to prevent stress this Christmas season. (more…)
Knowing When it’s Time to Replace Your Brakes
Monday, November 28th, 2016
There are countless important automotive components, and it’s hard to prioritize one over the other when things start to go wrong. However, we can generally agree that brakes are vitally important, since, you know, they stop your car when you don’t feel like launching off a cliff or what have you. But how do you know when they’re starting to go? (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 Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016
With our multiple locations spread across a number of Wisconsin cities, we at EVS Auto Group certainly share our expertise with a large swatch of different types of drivers. While many visit our dealerships in search of new vehicles, we also serve a great number of drivers who are looking to get the most out of their existing rides. So, how do you do that, exactly? Here are five tips to help get your car to 200,000 miles, which is commonly held as the goal for a vehicle that has given its buyer all that it can. (more…)
How to Vote in Wisconsin
Friday, October 21st, 2016
In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that there’s an election coming up. In fact, given the volume and pervasive nature of these campaigns, we doubt even those living under rocks are probably ready for this thing to be finished. But what should you know before November 8th? Here’s a handy video that tells you everything you should be aware of when voting in Wisconsin. Give it a watch, and we’ll see you at the polls in less than three weeks! (more…)