Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

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

Once again, Sonoma County remained strong and pulled through another fire. The Kincade fire began in northeast Geyserville and burned through 77,758 acres that was active for 13 days. Confirmed damages and losses included 60 structures damaged, 374 structures destroyed, and 4 injuries. In the moment of a natural disaster, it is imperative that you and your family are ready to evacuate in a moments notice to ensure your safety. Part of being evacuation ready is having an idea of necessity items you can quickly grab and having a reliable source of transportation to get you out of the area. Is your car emergency ready? At CK Auto Exclusive, we are Santa Rosa locals that are passionate about making sure your Mercedes Benz is ready when you are. A LOOK BACK ON SONOMA COUNTY'S HOT HISTORY The beautiful county of Sonoma we call home has unfortunately been kicked down several times due to wildfires. Just two years ago in 2017 the Tubbs, Nuns, Atlas, Redwood Valley, Pocket and Sulphur fires com ... read more

The rate of Mercedes-Benz innovation always seems to impress. Whether you are a proud owner of a Mercedes-Benz, or aspiring to purchase one, their competition doesn't compare to Mercedes' history, technology and engineering. In 1886, Karl Benz created what is considered the first practical automobile. Since that day, Mercedes continues to innovate and create a unique driving experience. Designs and new technology based around safety like MBUX, helps to tackle issues such as distracted driving and will hit the market in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. As we approach 2020, new models and new technology will be created. But as always, many new items have a learning curve that leave room for issues with the system. Thankfully, professional Mercedes-Benz service centers such as CK Auto Exclusive has the technology and experience to keep up with this rapid course of innovation. FEATURED VEHICLE – THE NEW 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA The CLA coupe is sporty, elegant and sleek. Improve ... read more