The Latest News for Chicago Volvo Drivers from Patrick Volvo Cars

If you notice your vehicles’ tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) going off more during the winter, it’s probably because air contracts when it’s cold. This causes the pressure within your car’s tires to drop between one to two PSI for every 10 degree drop in the temperature. These kinds of things are important to measure because as it gets colder, you could potentially see your TPMS light illuminate more and more as the seasons go on.

 

 

In our first blog of the month, we tackle the topic of how to know when it’s time to replace your brakes. As a vehicle owner it’s important to know the telltale signs when you need to get new brakes. If you notice any of the following indicators below, please don’t hesitate to stop by Patrick Volvo Cars and get your vehicle serviced!

 

The automotive industry is one that is often swept under the rug when you think of industries where you can carve out a successful career for yourself. At Patrick Dealer Group and Patrick Volvo Cars, we are aiming to buck that trend. We believe that we are the best automotive group and dealer to work for in the entire Midwest region. In our latest blog, we outline some of the best reasons to work for Patrick Volvo Cars in Schaumburg Illinois.

As we transition from summer into fall, and ultimately winter, it’s important to consider the upcoming weather and the challenges it may present to your vehicle. In the latest Patrick Volvo Cars blog, we have outlined three important things to consider when winter comes around and how best to prepare your car for the upcoming seasons.

As part of your regular vehicle maintenance schedule, it’s important to keep in mind the life and effectiveness of your vehicle’s tires. Oftentimes, tire maintenance is seen as just getting new tires when the time comes. But there are services that allow you to extend the life of your current tires which can save you time and money. These methods include rotating and balancing your tires. In our latest blog, we at Patrick Volvo Cars outline what these terms mean and their importance for you and your vehicle.

Buying vs. leasing is an age-old question that doesn’t necessarily have a definitive answer. However, we at Patrick Volvo Cars understand that these two options can be quite confusing for consumers. In our latest blog we have outlined the major characteristics and differences between buying and leasing a car, to make your decision easier and more informed.

 

In the event of a recall on your vehicle, we at Patrick Volvo Cars are here to help. In our latest blog we are here to explain to you what exactly a recall is in the auto world and how we at Patrick Volvo Cars aim to assist you throughout the entire process.

When making the choice to schedule service for your Volvo, we recommend scheduling service with us at Patrick Volvo Cars. Scheduling service with Patrick Volvo Cars offers more benefits than you may even realize that you just can’t get with anyone else. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite reasons for you to service your vehicle with us.

Patrick Volvo Cars aims to serve you in a variety of ways. Whether it’s selling you a fantastic, premium driving experience, or servicing your vehicle back to 100 percent we aim to cover the gambit of your vehicle needs. Another thing we will do for you is give you some of our best tips on how to improve your vehicle’s gas mileage. We understand there are better things you’d like to spend your money on outside of fuel, so we’ve gathered our top three tips to improve your fuel economy.

The modern age has presented numerous technological advancements to make our lives easier on a daily basis. One innovation that we feel passionate about at Patrick Volvo Cars is the advent of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). We strive to make the world a better place and EVs play a role in helping us doing just that by minimizing our collective carbon footprint on the earth. For those who may not know much about EVs and PHEVs, we’ve compiled a list of some pros of going electric.