Patrick Cars Blog

If you’re in the market for purchasing your first vehicle you’ve probably run into a lot of great advice from your friends or family about the best way to buy a car. Although we respect their opinion, some advice is either outdated or just plain wrong. So here are a list of car-buying myths and old tips that you should ditch.

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.

 

The car shopping experience throws numerous choices at you. From color, to trim, to even model and brand, the possibilities are endless for you when it comes to getting a new car. However, one of the first choices you might make is whether or not to purchase a new car versus a used one. In this month’s blog, we at Patrick Cars have outlined some of the advantages for both options.

 

 

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There are countless of fields you can work in, but did you know the automotive field, specifically working at Patrick Dealer Group, can be rewarding beyond measure? Working at Patrick Dealer Group is more than just a job, we look to make you part of our family and set you on a career path towards success. If you or someone you know is looking for a new job, here’s a few reasons why you should work at Patrick Dealer Group and become part of the Patrick Family.

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…

With the Patrick Dealer Group, we aim to serve your auto-related needs in a variety of ways, the best we can. If you are looking to trade-in your car, we can do that for you. We will even buy your car from you, even if you don’t buy from us!