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Mercedes Maintenance for Summer

Summer is here and that means summer heat. You don't want to get caught in that hot summer heat with a faulty AC system. There is no better time to take a drive down to CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa. We know the ins and outs of your Mercedes Benz, whichever the model. We will make sure your Mercedes Benz has the correct amount of refrigerant, and ensure that your belts and electrical systems are in excellent condition. Keeping your AC system well-maintained keeps your fuel cost low and helps you stay cool during those long summer road trips. Your AC system components are prone to wear and tear over time. You can protect them by getting regular service from Paul Duckworth, Santa Rosa's most qualified Mercedes-Benz technician. Which Mercedes maintenance services are available for Summer? Serpentine belt inspection AC compressor drive belt inspection Electrical system inspection AC compressor inspection Refrigerant recharge if necessary S ... read more

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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Own a Mercedes

There's a reason CK Auto Exclusive has specialized in Mercedes-Benz cars and not any other luxury vehicle for the last three decades. It's no secret that Mercedes is a reliable brand, but why have we chosen to put our time and effort into this brand and this brand alone? From Mercedes' inception, this luxury car company has lived and breathed by the motto, “The Best or Nothing.” The Mercedes-Benz brand has become the icon for safety, design, dependability, and quality in luxury cars. SAFETY Mercedes-Benz pioneered a system called, “PreSafe.” This system was built to detect an imminent crash and prepares the car's safety systems to respond automatically. PreSafe calculates the best braking force required to avoid an accident in emergency situations and makes it immediately available for when the driver depresses the brake pedal. Consistently at the forefront of safety and innovation, occupants are also prepared by tightening the seat belt ... read more

Mercedes-Benz Brake Tips, Tricks, and Maintenance Santa Rosa

Though often overlooked, brakes are perhaps the most important components on your Mercedes-Benz. After all, they enable you to stop on a dime and keep you and your family safe. CK Auto Exclusive knows that if treated properly, your brakes will be there when you absolutely need them. We've scoured the web and tapped into our own expertise to compile a list of things you can do to increase the longevity of your brakes along with maintenance you should do when it comes time to service your Mercedes-Benz. Speed: Speed is the enemy of brakes. We'll assume you're a perfect driver that never exceeds 65 MPH, but just in case you aren't, know that with more speed your car requires more friction to stop. All that energy burns off as heat and wears away at your rotors and pads. What we recommend is resisting the urge to make sudden stops, especially at high speeds. This can drastically lengthen the lifespan of your rotors and calipers, saving you ... read more

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Quick Mercedes-Benz Service

As a mechanic that has been working on Mercedes-Benz' for more than 30 years, we've learned a thing or two about this luxury car. We have a strong reverence for Mercedes-Benz and their mission to be the best. Mercedes-Benz has dedicated its time and effort into creating luxury vehicles that are now setting industry standards for design, safety, and affordability. Like their longtime symbol represents, “Land, Air, and Sea,” Mercedes-Benz have capitalized on having a presence in each of these industries, creating a reputable and trusted the name that has lasted throughout the decades. CK Auto Exclusive has strived to do the same. We are Santa Rosa's Mercedes-Benz repair shop and we take pride in our customer's feedback, which has resulted in a steady and consistent return. Our customer relationships have quickly morphed into friendships and loyal partnerships because we believe that honesty and dedicated hard work are what truly matters when running a ... read more

What Voids a Mercedes Warranty?

What Voids a Mercedes Warranty?

Coming to CK Auto Exclusive, won't! At CK Auto Exclusive we specialize in new model Mercedes service. All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles are protected by a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship for 48-months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. To help ensure that coverage under your warranty right is never affected, it is highly recommended by Mercedes-Benz that you bring your car to Mercedes-Benz Cary for all your service and repair needs, starting with regular maintenance at the intervals outlined in your Maintenance Booklet. But in all honesty, bring your Mercedes to the dealership is often times no small task. Not only will you have to negotiate a courtesy car, depending on the maintenance and repairs that are being performed, but the price is also very, very high. Our factory trained master technician utilizes the latest in computerized diagnostic tools to serv ... read more