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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…)
Thinking About Trading In Your Car? Here are the Reasons That You Should
Friday, October 14th, 2016
For drivers in the Milwaukee area — and particularly in areas where EVS Auto Group has dealerships, such as Menomonee Falls and Saukville — there are multiple paths that might be taken to get yourself into a new vehicle, but by far the most common is by bringing in your current vehicle as a trade. So what are the main reasons to take this route? Here are some of the most common arguments in favor of using your car as a trade-in. (more…)
Four Fun Uses for your Leftover Pumpkins
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
Just a few days ago, we discussed all of the awesome pumpkin patches in the Milwaukee area, and it got us thinking: what should we do with all of the pumpkins that we find? It’s a problem that many of us face after a trip to a pumpkin patch, and your friends here at EVS Auto Group have looked into some clever solutions. Here are four fun uses for pumpkins that you might not have considered. (more…)
How Summer Hurts Your Car
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
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…)
How to Get an Auto Loan with Bad Credit
Saturday, August 27th, 2016
At EVS Auto Group, we understand the uphill battle that is often associated with auto credit. In fact, we brought it up a few months back, and we’ve helpfully embedded the link below. Yet, fixing your credit is truly only half the battle. Today, we’re going to get into what someone with bad credit needs to know about buying a car, and how little things can help you secure reliable transportation. (more…)