Patrick Cars Blog

When you compare leasing vs buying a new car, you’ll find there are many advantages to both. Depending on your personal preferences, lifestyle and financial situation, leasing can with filled with many advantages. Let’s take a closer look at why leasing a car might be right for you.

 

In the market for a car loan? You’ve come to the right place. Car financing can be frustrating and confusing but at Patrick Cars we want to set you up for success with your vehicle purchase. Whether you’re interested in a new or a used car, a lease or a loan, our team wants to provide you with answers to any questions you might have.

We've put together some of the most frequently asked questions about car financing to help you get on the road quicker.

Congratulations, you did it! Graduating college is an exciting time and all of us at Patrick Cars congratulate you on your outstanding accomplishment.

If you’re looking for a new vehicle to transport you through your next steps in life, check out our car buying tips for college graduates.

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. 

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…