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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.

Choose a dealer you trust. It’s easy to go into a random autobody shop to service your car, but why not keep things in the family? The Patrick Family that is. We understand that there is a lot at play when it comes to servicing your car. Let’s make things simple and easy and take care of you. In our latest blog we have outlined the top three reasons to service your car with one of the Patrick Dealer Group dealers as opposed to anywhere else.

 

In our latest blog entry, we at Patrick Cars want to lay out the three easiest things you can do to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy while on the road this summer.

At Patrick Dealer Group we strive to take care of our customers like they are family. That’s part of the Patrick Promise. Part of taking care of you is recognizing that there are varying needs and wants within the automotive industry. Some of these are driven by style, performance, or in the case of electric vehicles (EV), sustainability. Thankfully, EVs don’t skimp on style or performance and aim to reduce our collective carbon footprint exponentially. Patrick Dealer Group and our eight brand stores feature a litany of EV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that are waiting just for…

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?