Patrick Cars Blog

It’s important to stay on top of the game when it comes to driving in the winter. If you feel as though your vehicle could use some maintenance before more snow comes, don’t hesitate to stop by and see us at Genesis of Schaumburg. Give us a call at 888-858-7418 or click here

 

 

As the temperatures drop more and more in ChicagoLand, the weather conditions will only worsen as well. It’s important to know if your vehicle has been outfitted with the proper tires for the season. We at Patrick Cars have fielded a lot of questions about what the differences are between all-season and winter tires. In our latest blog, we outline the major differences between the two and which ones would be best for you.

 

If you notice your vehicles’ tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) going off more during the winter, it’s probably because air contracts when it’s cold. This causes the pressure within your car’s tires to drop between one to two PSI for every 10 degree drop in the temperature. These kinds of things are important to measure because as it gets colder, you could potentially see your TPMS light illuminate more and more as the seasons go on.

 

 

Your brakes can often be overlooked when it comes to maintenance, however, they should never be neglected. Your brakes will show signs of wear over time and will even indicate when to replace them. In our first blog of the month, we at Patrick Cars outline some of the telltale signs of needing new brakes.

 

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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.

The transition from summer to fall and eventually into winter is an exciting one in the Chicagoland area. However, with that transition comes different maintenance tasks to complete for your vehicle to be sure it’s running in tiptop shape during the colder months. In our first blog of the month, we at Patrick Cars have outlined three important things to check before it’s time to bundle up.

It’s important to keep in mind the life and effectiveness of your vehicle’s tires as well as keeping up with regular maintenance. Oftentimes, tire maintenance is seen as just getting new tires when the time comes. But there are services that allow you to extend the life of your current tires which can save you time and money. These methods include rotating and balancing your tires. In this blog, we at Patrick Dealer Group outline what exactly goes into rotating and balancing tires and the importance of both services.

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.

 

If your auto manufacturer was recently in contact with you regarding a possible recall on your vehicle. Don’t panic. Patrick Dealer Group is here to help. We understand that when you hear about a recall on a vehicle you can jump to conclusions and imagine the worst possible situation. However, that’s where our latest blog post comes in. We’re here to give you the inside scoop on what even is a recall, and how it can affect you.