The Latest News for Chicago Volvo Drivers from Patrick Volvo Cars

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

With Patrick Volvo Cars, 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!

How Patrick Volvo Cars is keeping your health in mind.

As you try to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Patrick Volvo are looking to help in any way we can during these unprecedented times. 

Oftentimes, the interior of your vehicle gets overlooked when it comes to cleaning and sanitizing, below we have gathered some tips for at-home methods that anyone can use, and a word from Service Director Scott Bohlen to give you piece of mind on what, collectively, Patrick Dealer Group is doing to make sure that each vehicle you get into meets proper health standards.

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Even as the weather transitions from cold and dreary to warm and sunny, car maintenance and checkups are still a must no matter what the season. To make sure your vehicle is running and ready to go for all your summer fun here are a few of our recommendations.

As the weather begins to warm up in the Chicagoland area, many will forget to service their vehicle’s air conditioning. Sitting in a stuffy, warm vehicle is uncomfortable and can be dangerous. If you’re A/C is blowing cool but not cold, the problem could be a clogged filter, cooling fan problem, radiator trouble, or it could simply be that you need to recharge your vehicles AC.

A certified pre-owned vehicle is exactly what it sounds like: a used vehicle that's certified to be in top condition by the manufacturer, who will stand behind it with a factory warranty. If that seems like the makings of a good deal, you're right. There are many advantages to purchasing a Volvo certified pre-owned (CPO) car, crossover, SUV—and very few downsides. But is a CPO vehicle right for you?

Here and everywhere else, OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer." So, OEM automotive components are the official, genuine parts produced directly by your vehicle's maker.

 

Many aftermarket manufacturers develop parts that are designed to fit on multiple models of vehicles in order to mass produce them. This often leads to ill-fitting parts that require some manipulation to get them to bolt on.

 

Are you in the market to buy a new car but dread coming into the dealership? Lucky for you, Patrick Volvo Cars has an extremely convenient way around this! Introducing: Patrick Direct. Where you can buy a new, courtesy, certified or used car from the comfort of your own home or workplace.