Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

Paul Duckworth has more than 30 years of experience working on Mercedes-Benz vehicles of all models. Most Mercedes owners in Santa Rosa, CA know to come to Paul for professional and timely service, but everyone may not know that Paul is a Mercedes Master Tech. A Master Tech, also known as a Master Certified Automotive Mechanic, is no ordinary car mechanic. A mechanic must go through rigorous testing and skill assessment before achieving the status of Mercedes Master Tech. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A MASTER TECH? Study at a certified school for multiple terms Active work at a Mercedes plant Hundreds of service hours Disassembly instruction Service/Maintenance instruction Electrical instruction Diagnostic strategies instruction Telematics instruction Brakes and traction instruction Suspension instruction Engine management systems instruction Climate control instruction WHICH S ... read more

Mercedes-Benz is a brand known for removing the guess work from regular vehicle maintenance. One of the ways that Mercedes-Benz achieves this luxury feature is with the use of the Flexible Service System (FSS). This system includes two service schedules, A and B, that occur at alternating intervals. CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa, CA is your one-stop shop for both Service A maintenance and Service B maintenance. Service A maintenance is recommended at either one year after purchase or 10,000 miles after purchase. Service B maintenance is recommended at either the two-year mark or at 20,000 miles after initial purchase. MERCEDES SERVICE A – AN EXCELLENT CHOICE Maintenance counter reset Synthetic oil change and filter replacement Complete vehicle inspection including belts, brakes, suspension, hoses, leaks, fault codes, all electronic systems, noises, tire wear, check & co ... read more

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES Here at CK Auto Exclusive we're not just trusted by the Santa Rosa community as Mercedes-Benz mechanics, but Mercedes-Benz dealerships have trusted us to perform maintenance and diagnostics on many newer model Mercedes-Benz vehicles as well. CK Auto Exclusive has been a staple in the Santa Rosa area for Mercedes-Benz service and repair since 1977. Our roots are here, our friends are here and our family is here. The decades of work and dedication we have put towards our passion for performance tuning of Mercedes-Benz vehicles is well-known by our community and we take pride in our craft. Increasing the performance of your Mercedes should always be the goal and at CK Auto Exclusive we strive to better your vehicle as soon as you bring it in. Mercedes-Benz performance tuning is the improvement of your Merce ... read more

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

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