Have you looked at your MINI’s dipstick recently? Regular car maintenance can be easily forgotten. While it can be tempting to drive around without an oil change, even after the suggested mileage, it’s important to never skip one. Here are the top reasons on why you should never skip an oil change: It Lubricates Your…
When was the last time you said “Thank You” to your MINI? With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to reflect on the many things we are grateful for: The family who loves us The friends who care for us The customers who support us But let’s not forget about the vehicles that…
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 from either the Apple app store or Google Play store. 10 Benefits of…
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…
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…
Winter has finally descended upon Chicagoland, and with that comes new challenges for drivers when it comes to driving in the snow. In order to stay safe this season, we at Patrick MINI have come up with a few tips for you to stay safe on the roads this winter Remove snow and ice Before…
Summer has come and gone which means two things, pumpkin spice lattes are back and so is colder weather. This is also a time to prep your car for the pending winter. In our first blog of the month we outline a few important things to do to prepare your car for colder weather in…
Paying for gas is never fun, and it can often times be costly! We at Patrick MINI understand the pain of breaking out the big bucks at the pump. That’s why we’ve compiled our top three tips on how you can save gas, money and improve fuel efficiency in your vehicle this summer. Use cruise…
