Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF A MERCEDES BENZ OIL CHANGE AND OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE? Mercedes-Benz service costs may be a hard number to pin down, but understanding your options before taking your car to the shop is important. At CK Auto Exclusive, the team takes pride on the work they perform as certified Mercedes-Benz mechanics, but on the principle that no work should be done or suggested if it is truly not needed. If you are unsure about what you are dealing with under the hood of your Mercedes-Benz, it's time to call the experts. The talented team at CK Auto Exclusive has been working with the Mercedes-Benz brand for decades so you will leave confident that no matter the issue. CK Auto Exclusive Mercedes-Benz repair Santa Rosa is the best dealership alternative in the area! As a rule, you should expect to service your Mercedes-Benz every 10,000 miles or at once a year. Of course, this rule can vary based on the year and condition o ... read more

Summer driving is a national past-time in the United States. For many American's, Summer wouldn't be the same without a road-trip. Usually this means traveling with luggage and extra weight, while also traversing through harsh, stifling hot pavement, which can be tough on a vehicle when driven for long distances. Ensuring your vehicle is in tip-top shape for your Summer driving and road-trips will help getting from Point-A to Point-B without any vehicle problems. WHAT SHOULD MY SUMMER VEHICLE CHECK-LIST LOOK LIKE? Nothing can wreck Summer plans faster than car problems. The fact is, your vacation plans aren't the only potential casualties if you decide to neglect the benefits of summer-proofing your vehicle. If you're the do-it-yourself type, here are the basics to check on your vehicle before a Summer road-trip. Oil level Tire pressure Battery Air filter Hoses Belts Coolant Brake system While these are just the basics to check before your big trip, they are also the primary componen ... read more

Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach. The AMG brand began with two passionate motorsports engineers in the 1960s. Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher used their spare time to perfect the performance on a 300 SE racing engine. The talented engineers were a part of the Development Department at Daimler-Benz, yet the company ended up discontinuing their motorsports activities. Aufrecht and Melcher refused to let the closure affect their love for motorsports so the new space for the development of this engine landed in Aufrecht's house in Grossaspach. WHAT MAKES THE MERCEDES BENZ AMG SO SPECIAL? AMG was becoming a global brand. That 300 SE engine that Aufrecht and Melcher developed was put to the test in 1965 at the German Touring Car Championship. An old colleague at Daimler, Manfred Schiek, raced and won ten times with the engine. Clearly, this was the beginning of something special. A disruptive innovation in the motorsports industry that began turning heads. Additional races were ... read more

Our recent surge of great weather might just have you dreaming of summer. The sun is shining, shorts and a short-sleeved shirt is the daily attire and you can comfortably spend your day in the outdoors. What's not to love? Though its only February, Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to make your summer adventures more convenient and spontaneous. They introduced their first pop up camper for the U.S. market this month and it will surely have you thinking about your next travel destination. MERCEDES CAMPER VAN The five seating Mercedes-Benz Weekender is a practical pop up camper and daily driver that can sleep up to four people. Mercedes utilized the Metris to create a vehicle that incorporates a growing demand of features for both young and old travelers and adventurers. The Mercedes-Benz Metris is the platform for the Weekender for its safety features, good fuel economy and a tow rating of 5,000 pounds. To further express the Weekender's target market, the first 100 customers get a free Natio ... read more

New vehicles are shiny, smell nice and most importantly, will last you a long time, right? Your vehicle's reliability is dependent on a few factors like your driving habits or how well it is taken care of. Respecting and being diligent with your new Mercedes-Benz's service intervals will only increase the likelihood of a long and healthy life. However, a common mistake new Mercedes' owners make is believing you have to take your new car back to the dealer for service to avoid voiding the warranty. Often, your local independent Mercedes-Benz specialist like CK Auto Exclusive has more experience, the latest diagnostic equipment, access to OEM parts and offer a better price. RECAP: MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE A AND MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE B When you hear the terms, “Mercedes Service A,” or “Mercedes Service B,” it refers to the service intervals for your new Mercedes Benz. Service A maintenance is recommended at either one year after purchase or 10,000 mile ... read more