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It’s officially August and that can only mean one thing: Back-to-school shopping! 

Notebook. Pencils. Uniforms. New car… That’s right, new car! 

Whether you are looking for a 1st car for your teen or it’s time for a new ride for the upcoming year, good transportation is an essential part of back-to-school shopping.  Let us help get your students into a new vehicle at a great price. 

In the market for a car loan? You’ve come to the right place. Car financing can be frustrating and confusing but at Patrick BMW we want to set you up for success with your vehicle purchase. Whether you’re interested in a new or a used car, a lease or a loan, our team wants to provide you with answers to any questions you might have.

We've put together some of the most frequently asked questions about car financing to help you get on the road quicker.

Congratulations, you did it! Graduating college is an exciting time and all of us at Patrick BMW congratulate you on your outstanding accomplishment.

If you’re looking for a new BMW to transport you through your next steps in life, check out our car buying tips for college graduates

If you’re in the market for purchasing your first BMW, you’ve probably run into a lot of great advice from your friends or family about the best way to buy a car. Although we respect their opinion, some advice is either outdated or just plain wrong. So here are a list of car-buying myths and old tips that you should ditch.

Your tax return can still save you money even if you don’t have an issue getting a loan. Putting extra money down can help lower your monthly payment, as well as save you money on interest. A general rule is that for every $1,000 you put down, your monthly payment will drop by about $15 to $18. Plus with generous promotions and discounts on leases and financing, you can get into exactly what you’re looking for.

 

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.

 

 

There are countless of fields you can work in, but did you know the automotive field, specifically working at Patrick BMW, can be rewarding beyond measure? Working with Patrick BMW is more than just a job, we look to make you part of our family and set you on a career path towards success. If you or someone you know is looking for a new job, here’s a few reasons why you should work here and become part of the Patrick Family.

Electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are all the rage recently, and for good reason. They still have that classic, professional BMW standard you’ve grown accustomed to, but these models are much more environmentally friendly. However, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding these types of vehicles and we understand. With new technology there often comes more questions than answers. However, we at Patrick BMW have laid out a few of our favorite reasons as to why you should go electric with us.

The excitement of buying a car at Patrick BMW 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 BMW felt that it would be important to give you a rundown of what to expect when you buy a car with…

With Patrick BMW, 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!