Leasing a vehicle comes with many benefits. The greatest benefit of leasing a car is lower out-of-pocket costs when acquiring and maintaining a BMW.  When leasing, you can put little or no down payment and roll your upfront taxes and fees into the monthly payment. You can usually get more features and options that you wouldn’t necessarily get if you financed. If you’re trying to stay within a certain payment range and you get the pleasure of owning a new car every few years, leasing may be the best option for you.  In addition, most lease terms keep…

Changing a flat tire is one of the most basic of all automotive repair jobs, and it’s something that every vehicle owner should know how to do. We here at Patrick BMW offer the following tips for handling this task so that you’re not left by the roadside in the event of a blowout or flat.

Before changing the tire, ensure that the ground is level and sufficiently stable to support the jack. Gather the jack, tire tool, spare tire and anything else that you’ll need so that you can perform the work quickly and without interruption…

Gaskets are small, fragile automotive parts that serve a big purpose inside your vehicle. They form seals between parts, prevent leaks and ingress of unwanted fluids and debris. Since gaskets aren't widely known, our Patrick BMW service department techs put together this brief intro for your benefit.

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Walking into a car dealership can be an overwhelming process for some but can be a more enjoyable and simple process if you know just a couple of things before you go.

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.

The Ultimate Driving Machine is right at your fingertips--but you may be shopping on a limited budget, or you just want to save a few thousand dollars on your purchase. To hit all the must-haves on your list, you're likely considering buying a used or Certified Pre-Owned BMW model or something you think is more affordable, so why not consider a service loaner or courtesy transportation vehicle the next time…