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Congratulations! You’ve decided to buy a new car! There are a lot of questions that you need to find the answers to before you pick your next vehicle. To help you pick the best vehicle, we at Patrick Cars have prepared this list of top ten FAQs.

Find out why December could be the best time to buy your new car from Patrick Cars! 

The time has never been better to buy a certified pre-owned car. Inflation has risen to the extent that consumers feel pain in almost every purchase. The pandemic created a massive backlog for computer chips, reducing the number of new cars available. We have the perfect solution for these problems. Read on and find out 10 reasons you should buy a certified pre-owned car.

Each of the Patrick Auto Groups dealerships is pleased to offer a College Graduate Incentive Program. These programs are designed to help recent college grads purchase or lease a new or certified pre-owned car so they can start their new careers by getting to and from work safely and in style. 

Dealership programs can vary, but most offer a bonus of $400-$1000 off the purchase or lease of a new or certified pre-owned car. Some programs adjust the credit approval process since new grads likely don't have a lengthy credit history. 

The current frenzy for new and used vehicles is being fed by two related forces: Automakers are struggling to increase production because of a shortage of computer chips caused in large part by the pandemic.

These inventory changes have increased pre-ordering or custom ordering a new vehicle.

 

Getting into a new vehicle is exciting, interesting and fun. However, when it comes to making a choice as to whether or not you should buy or lease a car, that’s when confusion can come in. Ultimately, the decision is up to you whether or not you buy or lease a car. However, we at Patrick Dealer Group do things a little differently. In our latest blog we outline the major differences between leasing and buying a car so that you can stay well informed when making your next purchase with us.

 

At Patrick Dealer Group we strive to take care of our customers like they are family. That’s part of the Patrick Promise. Part of taking care of you is recognizing that there are varying needs and wants within the automotive industry. Some of these are driven by style, performance, or in the case of electric vehicles (EV), sustainability. Thankfully, EVs don’t skimp on style or performance and aim to reduce our collective carbon footprint exponentially. Patrick Dealer Group and our eight brand stores feature a litany of EV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that are waiting just for…

The excitement of buying a car at Patrick Dealer Group can oftentimes overshadow some of the finer details in the process. No, we are not talking about what air freshener you should choose for your new ride, or the first song you should play when you pull off the sales lot. But we’re talking about taxes. Taxes are ever-important nowadays in the car world, especially in Illinois when compared to other places around the country. We at Patrick Dealer Group felt that it would be important to give you a rundown of what to expect when you buy a…