Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

It's no secret that we love the Mercedes-Benz brand. In Santa Rosa, we're known as Mercedes experts, and it's not just because of the shop. We keep up. Lately, we've decided to start sharing some of the most interesting news we can about the brand, as well as brag a little bit about how much we know about it. As a company that has made Santa Rosa its home for the last 30 years, our hearts go out to the people in our community that share the same love of the brand as we do. An oldie, but a goodie from the Mercedes site, we were reminiscing about some of the shows we've been to and came across this old article from '14. We work on all models of Mercedes-Benz, and seeing the old-school models that we don't get as often as their newer counterparts, had us start thinking about how far the brand has come. Being a Mercedes-Benz shop in Santa Rosa that has been around for the last three decades, has blessed us with the opportunity to see many a model slide through our doors. Mercedes-Benz sho ... read more

LONGER RANGE, MORE POWER, WE HAVE OUR EYES ON THE NEW MERCEDES HYBRID. The third-generation hybrid transmission evolved on the basis of the 9G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The S-Class family growing, and the latest edition is something we're really excited to try, the new-generation plug-in hybrid. The Mercedes S560e has an approximate all-electric range of 25 miles. The S560e Sedan debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2019. Plug-in hybrids represent a key move towards an emission-free future for the automobile industry, and will greatly shape the next 15 – 30 years. The power electronics for the hybrid are now being housed in the engine compartment. Although the energy content has gone up by about 50%, the new battery is smaller than its older counterpart, making more room and increasing trunk capacity. KEY FEATURES: the on-b ... read more

Making sure people see your Mercedes emblem has just jumped to a new level in the latest Mercedes AMGs with their new puddle lamps. Some are different than others, but we're sure you know a few people who take pride in their car's emblem and how prominently shown it is. (Lookin' at you, Gary.) Well, the latest from MotorAuthortity.com says that Mercedes-Benz offers a giant lighted star for the nose of its vehicles, so the ‘look-at-my-brand game' will be even louder. Mercedes-AMG is taking badging decals and lighting options a step further by refining its own puddle lamps. According to MotorAuthority, the new Mercedes-AMG will have the option to outfit your car with LED Projector lamps placed on the lower part of each of the front doors. What does this mean? Every time you op ... read more

A LUXURY SEDAN THAT PACKS POWER AND TORQUE Because CK Auto Exclusive focuses mainly on new model Mercedes, we love keeping up with the latest and greatest in the Mercedes community. Keeping up with the new technology, upgrades safety features and horsepower is what we live for – because it's a challenge. Our team of authorized Mercedes mechanics stay up-to-date with Mercedes certifications, new diagnostic tools and major training for new model Mercedes repair and maintenance. So, like true fans, we call out what we see coming and what we're excited to work on. The latest? The S-Class. THE S-CLASS Starting around $89,900, the S-Class has some major features for the market in 2018: The 2018 S560 Sedan is powered by a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine code-named M176 that makes 463 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Remember it's a sedan, it handles like one. It's a bigger, heavier Mercedes, yes. But, it still offers luxury handling. The ... read more

Mercedes-Benz is really making their mark in 2018 – but it's no surprise. Their innovative technology has been the driving force behind their brand for decades. We've been keeping up with the latest in self-driving Mercedes – and it looks like “Intelligent World Drive” will be tested on 5 continents. 5 CONTINENTS IN 5 MONTHS. The vehicle is similar to the S-Class and took flight at the International Motor Show (IAA) and will complete its tour in January 2018 at the CES in Vegas. The goal is to put the vehicle through a variety of different and complex driving scenarios. The road to autonomous driving is long, but Mercedes is nearing the finish line. From Germany, this Mercedes then had test drives in China, completed its tour in Australia in November, takes on South Africa December, and then right back to the states. The purpose of the “Intelligent World Drive” is to collect information on what happens under real traffic conditions around the world ... read more