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Now that the warmer weather has arrived, let’s talk summertime tire etiquette. 

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.

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 Although we respect their opinion, some advice is either outdated or just plain wrong.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.

April is the time of the year when you start giving your vehicle some extra care and attention. It’s a month when winter has officially come to an end, long road-trips have begun, and National Car Care Month is observed. 

After a long season of cold temps, ice and snow, your car needs a little extra care. Say goodbye to winter and prepare for the warmer months with this easy car maintenance checklist.

After a long, cold winter, spring can’t come soon enough! With Spring Break just around the corner, you don’t have to go far to get away. A staycation can be just as fun.  Whether you live in Schaumburg, Illinois or you’re just coming to the area to get away, there are lots of ways to enjoy Spring Break while you’re here.

Have you looked at your vehicle’s dipstick recently? Regular car maintenance can be easily forgotten. While it can be tempting to drive around without an oil change, even after the suggested mileage, it’s important to never skip one. 

 

Tax season can be a source of dread or joy but for most taxpayers a yearly tax refund comes with important financial decisions. Save it? Spend it? Pay off some debt or maybe make your next big purchase? The choices are endless.

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There are several online car shopping websites like Auto Trader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Carfax, Kelley Blue Book and so on. The benefit of these sites is that they allow you to shop for all types of brands and models in one place.

The best used car websites provide shoppers with everything they need from their computer or phone: the ability to search for vehicles, compare prices and pull vehicle reports. Used car sites can also provide detailed descriptions of a car’s features. Online car markets typically have expert reviews and customer feedback to help you find used cars to…

There are several online car shopping websites like Auto Trader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Carfax, Kelley Blue Book and so on. The benefit of these sites is that they allow you to shop for all types of brands and models in one place.

The best used car websites provide shoppers with everything they need from their computer or phone: the ability to search for vehicles, compare prices and pull vehicle reports. Used car sites can also provide detailed descriptions of a car’s features. Online car markets typically have expert reviews and customer feedback to help you find used cars to…