Our cars are powerful and complex machines, performing feats of great speed and power while we are lucky to be able to get to the mailbox without losing our breath. Despite their strength, our vehicles are not immune to problems or breakdowns. Cars still fall victim to service issues and, for the most part, the newer they are the more likely they are to do so. This is not due to the subpar mechanics or parts manufactured overseas. On the other hand, the most common cause of a breakdown can be credited to the owner's negligence. Here are a…

Being the victim of a dead battery is never a fun experience, which our staff at Knauz Auto Park can detest to. When you are able to quickly identify when the battery in the vehicle is about to fail, you will lessen the likelihood you are going to be stuck on the side of the road waiting for someone to come help. Pay attention to a few of the more common signs that the car battery is going to fail:

• If you try to use the car horn, you will notice that the sound appears to be very weak.
• The…

Once you've connected your iPhone to your BMW vehicle and enabled CarPlay all CarPlay-enabled functions will work. You can use either a controller or touchscreen if equipped to access all functions...

 

A post shared by MINI (@mini) on Aug 11, 2017 at 5:49am PDT

A new MINI USA/CARAVAN® ORC International study that has been released revealed something potentially interesting. Out of over 1,000 Americans surveyed, 21% of millennials said they wanted more options to "make their car their own". What's more, 39% said their car is already of a reflection of their persona and identity.

Buying a new car is fun. You get the fanciest new technology like smartphone integration, backup cameras and the latest design styles. You get the panache of having a brand new ride that no one else has driven, except maybe a porter. But did you know that you could potentially save thousands of dollars by buying used?

 

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Here at Knauz Auto Group we are all about providing the population of Lake Bluff, Illinois with quality cars. We'd like to think that every person treats their car like we do. So in the hopes of being helpful and continuing to provide excellent customer service to our patrons, we'd like to share some car-maintenance tips. Specifically, we want to remind you of the importance of maintaining your paint's finish by way of regular washing and waxing.

 

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Don't take our word for it. U.S. News and World Report's recent article "2017 Best New Cars for Teens", ranked the 2017 Hyundai Elantra the number one choice for new drivers. The article factors in many factors, such as safety, inclusion of driver-assistance technologies, and other technology that even allows parents to set speed and audio volume restrictions.

Despite being relatively small packages, new MINI models like the MINI Countryman have the potential to be packed full of exciting and innovative technology features.

With the MINI Connected infotainment system, you transform your dash console into technological command center with a 6.5- or 8.8-inch display.

MINI Connected gives you access to apps on your smart phone such as Pandora and Spotify so you can enjoy your life's soundtrack without ever having to touch your phone. You'll also gain access to real-time traffic updates and weather with the Journey Mate app.

It's hard to argue against the style and personality of the 2017 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback. But what about safety? How does it fare in that regard?

We're pleased to let you know that when equipped with an available front crash prevention system, this particular MINI earns TOP SAFETY PICK qualification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

What does that mean for you as a MINI driver?

If you're looking to dive headfirst into summer with a fun new MINI, the 2017 MINI Convertible is ready to take you on your next adventure.

The MINI Convertible is essentially the MINI Hardtop with one very obvious difference: a soft-top convertible roof. What makes this convertible special, however, is the added versatility of the roof. While most convertibles shackle you to the confines of open or closed, the MINI Convertible offers a third option: half-open.