Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

CK Auto Exclusive is proud to service Santa Rosa for a few reasons; one, we were born and raised here. Our kids live and go to school here. We are proud and active members of the community and are happy to lend a helping hand when it's needed. CK Auto Exclusive is so successful not because of our exceptional work ethic and workmanship (of course that helps), but because we love our city and the people in it. Especially those that share the same love of Mercedes that we do. That's why we like to share industry news, updates at the shop, and even updates about the site. Speaking of, stay tuned, we're getting a facelift. Anywhoo, more about Mercedes Maps. So, For models year 2012 and newer vehicles, map updates for a majority of vehicles can only be purchased at your local, authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. Now, although we aren't an authorized dealership, we are an authorized Mercedes dealers ... read more

Mercedes really knows how to keep us waiting. The X class will go on sale in Europe in November, in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand early next year and in Argentina and Brazil in 2019. Mercedes-Benz said pickups are moving upmarket, just like SUVs have done. “SUVs are elegant lifestyle products with a high-quality finish to them. Not every customer takes them into the wilderness anymore. We believe pickups could go in a similar direction,” Vans boss Volker Mornhinweg told Automotive News Europe. Daimler hopes the new Mercedes-Benz X class will be a game-changer for its light commercial vehicles division, giving the business a more diversified sales footprint by entering the booming global segment of midsize pickups. The pickup aims to tap into surging demand for vehicles capable of transporting one-ton payloads and towing an additional 3.5 tons. Mercedes forecasts volumes for this type of truck will grow by nearly half to 3 million vehicles ... read more

The Mercedes-AMG CLS53 will go on sale in the U.S. by the end of 2018, kicking off a new line in the AMG performance stable. Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the CLS' new 53 variants and hinted at more 53s coming later in the E-class family. All AMG 53 models will be powered by a higher-output version of parent Daimler's new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a 48-volt electrical system. With the new 53 line, the CLS family will no longer have a top-of-the-line AMG 63 model but will be replaced by a new four-door AMG GT car based on the Mercedes-AMG GT concept that debuted at the Geneva auto show this year. AMG 53 variants for the E-class coupe and convertible are possible, and the GLE midsize crossover is another candidate for a 53 model. The GLE will be redesigned in 2018 with a likely U.S. on-sale date in early 2019. The AMG model would come after that. The latest generation of the E63 and the E63 S sees Mercedes-AMG introducing a number of new developments that redef ... read more

SINCE 1995, the Sprinter has been defining the largest van segment in the most diverse of fields in more than 130 countries. Sales to date in excess of 3.3 million units, the Sprinter is among the top-selling commercial vehicles and is the best-selling vehicle of Mercedes-Benz Vans. Although heavily focused on commercial customers, many #vanlife couples and single travelers that have embraced the ‘van-life' style have also embraced the Mercedes Sprinter. Not only do they last forever, the investment pays for itself, and the luxury that comes with it allows for a trusted vehicle that won't give you mechanic problems. The adVANce future initiative that was introduced in 2016 plays a huge role in the new Sprinter 2018. KEY TAKEAWAYS The adVANce future initiative will be making its debut in the new 2018s. Internet connection: the Mercedes PRO ... read more

FOR 2018, the new, emission-free smart car from Mercedes-Benz has really got the shop talking. The smart electric drive is standard-equipped with a Rearview Camera and Smartphone Voice recognition features. What's more? Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new paint color, Autumn Brown Metallic, and it will be available with a Sport Package option with 16-inch 8-Y-spoke wheels in black is now optionally available. The 2018 smart electric offers precision and emission-free driving in both coupe and cabrio configurations. The smart Media-System quickly displays the vehicle's charge level and energy flow as soon as the door is opened – and can easily be customized with over 1,500 combinations of wheels, fabrics, and colors, including the all-new electric green. (see left) On top of the basic transmission mode, the driver ... read more