Ever wonder why your tires are losing air? Tires can lose air for several reasons, including: a loss value stem, tire damage, a puncture or temperature changes. As temperatures drop with the approach of winter in Chicago and the Midwest suburbs, you may notice a low tire pressure warning light – also known as the…
Winter weather can be dangerous for both you and your vehicle. Stay ahead of the snow, sleet, and ice by winterizing your MINI at Patrick MINI. Utilize these 5 steps and don’t let your safety be compromised by driving in harsh weather conditions. Install Winter Tires With snow and ice upon us, navigating your MINI…
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…
As the temperatures drop more and more in Chicagoland, the weather conditions will only worsen as well. It’s important to know if your vehicle has been outfitted with the proper tires for the season. We at Patrick MINI have fielded a lot of questions about what the differences are between all-season and winter tires. In…
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…
Winter in the Chicagoland area: it’s an achievement for your vehicle to overcome yearly. Freezing rain, snow, the polar vortex and black ice are just a few challenges your vehicle endures. Making sure your vehicle is serviced for the season can extend the life of the vehicle and it helps to protect your checkbook from…
This time of year is the perfect time to begin preparing your vehicle for the long winter that lies ahead in Schaumburg, IL. While oil changes, winter tires, and other maintenance items are certainly important, be sure that you don’t overlook your windshield wiper blades when having your vehicle serviced at Patrick MINI. By changing…
Winter 2020 will be different in many aspects, from social distancing to relying more on our technology to connect with friends and family. But as Chicagoans, we know winter is frigid cold, slushy snow, and never enough daylight. It’s never too early to plan ahead and make sure you’re ready for any unexpected winter occurrence….