Patrick Cars Blog

Certified Pre-Owned vehicles have seen a huge gain in popularity in recent years. Let’s zoom in and break down one of the best benefits of buying a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle – the extended warranty.

The first step of purchasing a new car is taking it on a test drive. It’s an important part of figuring out if the vehicle is the perfect fit for you. Whether buying new or used, there are a lot of questions to ask both the salesperson and yourself when taking a test drive. Here are the four most important questions to consider while shopping for and test-driving a new car.

One of the questions we frequently get from customers is when is the best time to change air filters?

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.

April is National Car Care Month and the time of year to give your car some extra attention to take care of any issues that may have occurred or been ignored during the cold, wintery months. The Patrick Dealer Group recommends five basic maintenance procedures to keep your car operating at its best.

 

Today we're taking a look at the Best SUVs for Towing. All of the vehicles listed below are currently available at dealerships throughout the Patrick Auto Group. Click any of the links below to see more information about towing capacity, hitch packages, and other features. You can also contact us at any time with any questions you have.

While electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly gaining popularity, not everyone is ready to make the move to electric. But with the price of gas is on the rise, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the cars with the best gas mileage, all available at dealerships throughout the Patrick Auto Group. 

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. 

Patrick Maintenance
Performing simple and inexpensive maintenance on your vehicle can prevent issues like low gas mileage and save you around $1,200 a year on gasoline. A great way to know if you need maintenance done is if you feel any difference in the car’s performance or noises that the car is making. 

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.