Patrick Cars Blog

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!

 

Even as the weather transitions from cold and dreary to warm and sunny, car maintenance and checkups are still a must no matter what the season. To make sure your vehicle is running and ready to go for all your summer fun here are a few of our recommendations.

As the weather begins to warm up in the Chicagoland area, many will forget to service their vehicle’s air conditioning. Sitting in a stuffy, warm vehicle is uncomfortable and can be dangerous. If you’re A/C is blowing cool but not cold, the problem could be a clogged filter, cooling fan problem, radiator trouble, or it could simply be that you need to recharge your vehicles AC.

A certified pre-owned vehicle is exactly what it sounds like: a used vehicle that's certified to be in top condition by the manufacturer, who will stand behind it with a factory warranty. If that seems like the makings of a good deal, you're right. There are many advantages to purchasing a certified pre-owned (CPO) car, crossover, SUV—and very few downsides. But is a CPO vehicle right for you?

By: Mark Pechnick

Walking into a car dealership can be an overwhelming process for some but can be a more enjoyable and simple process if you know just a couple of things before you go.

Why do you choose to buy used vehicles? Is it because of the cost savings or for another reason? Whatever the motive, we know that drivers from the areas of Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Schaumburg, IL, all find great value at The Patrick Dealer Group. Our selection of used cars, trucks and SUVs is truly impressive.

Built to take you on an adventure. The #LandRover #Discovery is your ticket to #exploration. https://t.co/NVebVL1vqi pic.twitter.com/G80LAn9i42

— Land Rover (@LandRover) June 18, 2016

There are many reasons to drive a hybrid, electric or “green car.” Do any of these describe yours?

1. You love to save money at the pump. Why pay outrageous prices for fuel when you can decrease your trips to the gas station, or eliminate them all together?

Hyundai planning luxury plug-in hybrids for Genesis line: Filed under:
Green,Hybrid,Luxury,Genesis
... https://t.co/WTwwOQtlyY

— Justin Glass (@JST_Hybrid_Cars) May 9, 2016

You’re running late to work and catch a glimpse of a light on the dashboard that isn’t usually there. Peering more closely you see that it’s the check engine light. You groan, your mind immediately running to expensive repairs that your vehicle might need.

Don’t panic. There are several reasons that a check engine light appears. It could be:

• A loose gas cap. If a gas cap isn’t closed tightly enough, it can cause the check engine light to appear. Also, if the cap is cracked or broken in some way, it could cause this…