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Does Tire Pressure Affect My Fuel Efficiency
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
I was driving cautiously as I always do when the car in front of me swerves quickly to avoid a pothole the size of Lake Michigan and before I can avoid the beast it almost swallows my tire whole but I make it out the other side. Instantly an icon of a flat tire appears on the dashboard warning me of “low tire pressure”. I find myself asking: How much does tire pressure affect my car anyway? Does it decrease my fuel efficiency? Low tire pressure just makes for a softer more comfortable ride, right? How do I know how much pressure I should have in my tires? Questions swirl about my brain.
(more…)5 Signs of a Dying Battery
Saturday, April 29th, 2017
We might sometimes overlook or ignore the importance of our batteries, probably because their duties seem so simple: start the car and keep it running. But how do you know if your battery is getting ready to kick the bucket? Here are six signs to look for. (more…)
How to Stay Safe Driving in Severe Summer Weather
Thursday, April 20th, 2017
Summer weather…there’s nothing like it. At one moment, you can be teeing off on the first hole, enjoying a joyful drenching of sunshine. By the time you’ve hit hole five, however, you’re getting a drenching of a different kind, and are cowering under a tree hoping for a reprieve. These conditions can be particularly rough if you’re in the car, but they don’t have to be. Here are tips for driving in severe summer weather, particularly thunderstorms, hail and high winds. (more…)
How to Use a Roundabout
Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
Nowadays, most cities in Wisconsin and other states have at least one or two roundabouts that drivers must navigate. Even for drivers who learned how to use them during driver’s education, roundabouts can be a bit confusing. That’s why our team at EVS Auto put together this helpful guide to help you learn how roundabouts work. (more…)
Five Tips to Help Deal with Flash Flooding
Friday, March 10th, 2017
While we’re certainly excited that spring is finally here, this doesn’t mean that it comes without its inherent struggles. There is yard work to be done, there are winter items that need to be put away, and there may well be flooding of the many rivers and tributaries around the Milwaukee area. So how can you stay safe? Here are five tips to help deal with flash flooding. (more…)
What are the Most Expensive Auto Repairs?
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
If you’d like to make any driver wince, bring up an auto repair bill that is prohibitively expensive. It’s something that we understand innately, and it’s uncomfortable to even bring up. But which repairs are the most expensive? There are four that stand out, so it’s best to get ahead of these whenever you can. (more…)
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…)