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MINI Certified Pre-Owned Benefits: Extended Warranties

June 15th, 2022 by
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Certified Pre-Owned vehicles have seen a huge gain in popularity in recent years. When the pandemic created supply issues in the automotive industry, people discovered that Certified Pre-Owned vehicles were an excellent alternative to buying new vehicles. We recently told you about 10 Reasons to Buy a Certified Pre-Owned MINI. Let’s zoom in and break…

Questions to Ask During Your MINI Test Drive

June 1st, 2022 by

The first step of purchasing your new MINI 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 a new MINI or a used one, there are a lot of questions to ask both the salesperson and yourself when taking…

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The Best Time to Change MINI Air Filters

May 13th, 2022 by
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Changing your MINI air filters is an important part of routine maintenance. There are two MINI air filters that should be regularly changed: the engine air filter and the cabin air filter. Let’s start with the cabin air filter. How Does the Cabin Air Filter Work? The cabin air filter works with both your heating…

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10 Reasons to Buy a Certified Pre-Owned MINI

May 1st, 2022 by

The time has never been better to buy a certified pre-owned MINI. Inflation has risen to the extent that consumers feel pain in almost every purchase. The pandemic created a massive backlog for computer chips, reducing the number of new cars available. We have the perfect solution for these problems. Read on and find out…

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Get Your MINI Ready for Summer

April 15th, 2022 by
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The sun is shining and temperatures are getting warmer, which means it’s officially springtime, a time to get your car ready for spring driving and summer road trips. April is National Car Care Month. It is also the time of year to give your car some extra attention to take care of any issues that…

MINI with the Best Gas Mileage

March 30th, 2022 by
2023 MINI Untamed Special Edition

Not ready for an electric vehicle or hybrid just yet but still looking to buy a car with great gas mileage? We’ve got you covered. Today we’re going to help you find the MINI with the Best Gas Mileage. These new 2024 MINIs are in stock here at Patrick MINI and ready for you to…

College Graduate Incentive Program

March 15th, 2022 by
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Congratulations on your college graduation! It’s truly one of life’s biggest accomplishments. Our gift to you? A nice bonus to apply to your new car from Patrick MINI. Let us help you save money on a car with our College Graduate Incentive Program. Now it’s time to start shopping for a new MINI to get…

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End of winter maintenance on your MINI Cooper

March 1st, 2022 by

At Patrick MINI in Schaumburg, IL. we don’t get caught in the cold! We are almost through the winter season with spring right around the corner. The last thing you want is your vehicle breaking down and being stranded in the freezing Chicagoland temperatures. Making sure that your vehicle is working properly plays a major…

Pre-Ordering vs Custom Ordering

February 15th, 2022 by

The current frenzy for new and used vehicles is being fed by two related forces: Automakers are struggling to increase production because of a shortage of computer chips caused in large part by the pandemic. These inventory changes have increased pre-ordering or custom ordering a new vehicle. Pre-Ordering a new MINI Cooper New car managers…

Advantages of buying a new or used car

February 1st, 2022 by

The car shopping experience throws numerous choices at you. From color, to trim, to even model and brand, the possibilities are endless for you when it comes to getting a new car. However, one of the first choices you might make is whether or not to purchase a new car versus a used one. In…

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