Patrick Cars Blog

The summer was fun, but fall has arrived. That means it’s time to take advantage of the best service offers for fall, as well as look at some of the maintenance you might need after driving your vehicle all summer long. First, we'll look at the most needed car repairs for fall, and then we'll show you the best service offers to use here at Patrick Cars and our dealerships.

 

Electric cars have fewer parts and don’t require regular maintenance such as oil changes. Although you won’t be making frequent visits to your mechanic anymore, that doesn’t mean electric cars don’t require any maintenance, there are still a few things you need to keep your eye on. Here are our top 5 tips for maintaining your electric vehicle.

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety designates vehicles that perform best in their evaluations to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, which has been awarded since the 2006 model year, or TOP SAFETY PICK+, which began in 2013. Patrick Cars is pleased to offer 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick award-winning vehicles at our dealerships.

Most people think the best time of year to buy a new car is in December; it’s the end of the year and holiday sales are happening. But really, it’s now. With model-year-end deals and back-to-school shopping, August is a popular month for new car purchases.

There's a lot to grasp when it comes to electric vehicle terminology. For some of us, it seems like a whole new language. Today we'll start at the top and explain the three biggest terms in electric vehicle terminology: EV, HEV, and PHEV.

When buying your next vehicle, consider the benefits of choosing a 1-owner vehicle. Purchasing a well-maintained pre-owned vehicle can save you money while getting you into a reliable car at the same time.

A 1-owner car is a used car that has only been owned by one person and usually comes with a variety of benefits many other used cars don’t offer.

Here are three benefits of purchasing a 1-owner vehicle.

The Patrick Promise app is an outstanding tool to save you time and money, quickly access your documents, schedule service, and much more. Let's break down all the benefits of the Patrick Promise app and get you some links to download it!

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?