Patrick BMW Blog

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 Although we respect their opinion, some advice is either outdated or just plain wrong.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.

After a long, cold winter, spring can’t come soon enough! With Spring Break just around the corner, you don’t have to go far to get away. A staycation can be just as fun.  Whether you live in Schaumburg, Illinois or you’re just coming to the area to get away, there are lots of ways to enjoy Spring Break while you’re here.

There are several online car shopping websites like Auto Trader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Carfax, Kelley Blue Book and so on. The benefit of these sites is that they allow you to shop for all types of brands and models in one place.

The best used car websites provide shoppers with everything they need from their computer or phone: the ability to search for vehicles, compare prices and pull vehicle reports. Used car sites can also provide detailed descriptions of a car’s features. Online car markets typically have expert reviews and customer feedback to help you find used cars to…

When was the last time you said “Thank You” to your BMW? With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to reflect on the many things we are grateful for, including the vehicles that have kept us safe for miles on end. Here are some ways to express thankfulness toward your BMW.

 

Every time you go for a drive in Schaumburg, IL, you depend on your vehicle's brakes to bring you to a stop. If you don't have a functioning brake pedal connecting to the brakes, the brakes are as good as useless. That vital connection is why it's so important to pay attention to your brake pedal to ensure it's operating as it should. If you want to know what to look for, here are a few symptoms of a worn-out brake pedal.

Charging a car battery is easier than you might think, but you should still pay attention to the root cause of why the battery is dead or dying. Try these simple steps for charging your car's battery.

Purchase or borrow a car charger that plugs into the wall.

Luxury vehicle aficionados enjoy their BMW 6 Series sedans for the standard and optional features that combine to provide comfort, convenience, and performance. The full-size vehicles surround occupants with elegance and luxury while equipping the sedans with state-of-the-art technology.

BMW is known for making some of the most exciting vehicles on the road. One of the most popular models is the 4-Series luxury coupe. This is the BMW that allows you to enjoy top performance in one of the most attractive body styles.

Be the center of attention in a new BMW X1. This outstanding automobile is the cream of the crop when it comes to luxury-compact SUVs. The new X1 seems to have its own character and qualities to certain degree, and here is why.

The new BMW X1 is elegantly styled from front to rear. On the other hand, this SUV is a beast on paper and a beast on the streets. Whether you choose the xDrive 28i drivetrain or the sDrive 28i drivetrain, you'll have access to a twin-turbocharged engine that cranks out nearly 230 horsepower. Fast starts and…