The vehicle that you drive around the Chicago area will either have a manual or automatic transmission. Vehicles that have manual transmissions are generally less expensive to purchase and are widely considered to have better handling. Furthermore, they are less likely to be stolen because it can be hard for a thief to make a…
Disc Brakes Give Your Vehicle The Power To Stop Modern vehicles are equipped with metal disc brakes that sit on each side of a spinning rotor on each wheel. When you press on the gas pedal, you are putting hydraulic pressure on the brake lines activating the brake pistons at each wheel. These pistons squeeze…
Leasing a vehicle comes with many benefits. The greatest benefit of leasing a car is lower out-of-pocket costs when acquiring and maintaining a MINI Cooper. When leasing, you can put little or no down payment and roll your upfront taxes and fees into the monthly payment. You can usually get more features and options that…
Car manufactures are running at full speed since re-opening earlier this year. In addition, they continue to provide fantastic lease and purchase options that we don’t want you to miss, plus we have many ways to help you find the vehicle that fits your lifestyle and needs. With large amounts of inventory arriving weekly and…
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. Know Your Credit Score Knowing what your credit score is prior to car shopping is beneficial if you plan…
If you’re involved in an accident, make sure that you and everyone involved is safe. From that point, Patrick MINI has some advice as to how you should proceed. Check yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for potential injuries quickly. Then check your immediate area outside of the vehicle to make sure that you…
Glare in the midst of your drive is simply unacceptable. You cannot operate a vehicle safely if you are blinded by the light of the sun. This is why AAA has released some safety ideas for those of us who deal with glare. This is particularly important in these summer months when the glare can…
At Patrick MINI, we are dedicated to making it easier for you to shop for car. This article provides 10 ways to help you save thousands and help you understand why our Client Advisors take the time to get to know all about you when you’re buying with us. At the beginning of every month,…
If you’ve ever driven on a crowded highway at night, you know how hard it can be to see with the headlights of cars behind you shining in your eyes. It can make you feel like you’re blinded if it goes on for too long. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors eliminate this problem and make it easy…
Most car tires don’t necessarily look like much upon casual inspection. That said, tires are in fact carefully designed technologies that can keep you safe and maximize your vehicle’s performance. In order to get more out of your tires, it is necessary that you develop the ability to read and apply the information found on…
