Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

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How to Drive Safely at Night

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Tips For Driving at Night

There is a reason why so much paranoia is attached to night driving. According to a survey, road accidents are three times more likely to occur at night compared with the daytime. Reduced visibility, drowsiness, and glare from too-bright lights are some factors that add to the challenge of driving at night. However, we can indeed follow some tips to help reduce the risk. Keep reading this blog by the McLaren Chicago Dealership in Chicago, IL, to learn various ways of driving safely at night.

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Top Benefits of Buying a Used Car

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Advantages of Buying a Used Car Instead of New

Buying a used car can also offer the same thrill and contentment as a new car if the choice is made rightly. It will also not overburden you financially. The fundamental purpose of having a vehicle is to have a default means of transportation by your side 24/7. If a used car can offer the same at a much lower rate, why not opt for a used car instead? Keep reading this blog by McLaren Chicago dealership in Chicago, IL, to learn more about the advantages of buying a used car instead of a new one.

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DIY Tire Tread Tests

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How to Check Your Tire Tread Depth?   

Your driving style, the car you drive, and the quality of the road you are on impacts the life of your tires and, subsequently, their tread. Caring for your tires and making them last long should be one of your priorities as a car owner. One way of looking out for your tires is by checking their tread depth. Join us at McLaren Chicago in Chicago, IL, to learn how to check your tire tread depth. Continue reading for more information.

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What was the McLaren cartoon called?

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Who made McLaren Tooned?

Due to the ongoing pandemic, last year gave us a hard time. But it also gave us the advantage of being at home. There are many ways to spend time with your family at home, and one of them is binge-watching! We know a binge-watch-worthy cartoon that is loved by many people in Chicago, IL. We are talking about the McLaren cartoon which is aired before the start of every Formula One race. If you are wondering what the McLaren cartoon is called, then you are at the right place.

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Where can I watch all of McLaren Tooned?

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McLaren “Tooned” Animated Series Complete Compilation

Here at McLaren Chicago, we love all things McLaren. This is good, because we are, after all, a McLaren dealership.

Not only does McLaren boast an amazing racing legacy and continuously churn out incredible automotive works of art to take on both the road and track, but they also create other endearing content. This includes everything from LEGO® incarnations of some of their most famous models to a unique cartoon called “Tooned.” This latter product consists of a series of animated shorts that were originally aired before the start of Formula One races.

Curious about Tooned? Check out the entire first season below in this handy YouTube compilation! Thanks for reading; if you’d like to experience a new McLaren for yourself, hit us up at McLaren Chicago soon.

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Where can I finance a supercar in Chicago, IL?

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Chicago Financing and Lease Options for Supercars 

There’s nothing quite like the experience of driving a supercar. Of course, a super vehicle comes with a super price tag; that’s just the name of the game. Driving an insane vehicle through the streets of Chicago doesn’t exactly come cheap.

However, the ability to drive a supercar is made more possible when one doesn’t have to pay for the whole thing in cash upfront. Where can one finance a supercar in the Windy City?

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McLaren Artura driving on racetrack

What’s the best seating position for driving at high speeds?

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Sitting Safely When Driving on the Track

Here at McLaren Chicago, our models tend to be made for fast driving around the track. It’s not enough, however, to simply take a powerful vehicle out to a track and let ‘er rip. There are a lot of pointers to follow to ensure your high-speed fun is done in a safe and optimized manner.

One of the biggest mistakes that new drivers make at the racetrack is sitting incorrectly. How should one position the driver’s seat for the optimal and safest high-speed driving experience?

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