Posted on 6/16/2018
Though often overlooked, brakes are perhaps the most important components on your Mercedes-Benz. After all, they enable you to stop on a dime and keep you and your family safe. CK Auto Exclusive knows that if treated properly, your brakes will be there when you absolutely need them. We've scoured the web and tapped into our own expertise to compile a list of things you can do to increase the longevity of your brakes along with maintenance you should do when it comes time to service your Mercedes-Benz. Speed: Speed is the enemy of brakes. We'll assume you're a perfect driver that never exceeds 65 MPH, but just in case you aren't, know that with more speed your car requires more friction to stop. All that energy burns off as heat and wears away at your rotors and pads. What we recommend is resisting the urge to make sudden stops, especially at high speeds. This can drastically lengthen the lifespan of your rotors and calipers, saving you ... read more
Posted on 6/8/2018
As a mechanic that has been working on Mercedes-Benz' for more than 30 years, we've learned a thing or two about this luxury car. We have a strong reverence for Mercedes-Benz and their mission to be the best. Mercedes-Benz has dedicated its time and effort into creating luxury vehicles that are now setting industry standards for design, safety, and affordability. Like their longtime symbol represents, “Land, Air, and Sea,” Mercedes-Benz have capitalized on having a presence in each of these industries, creating a reputable and trusted the name that has lasted throughout the decades. CK Auto Exclusive has strived to do the same. We are Santa Rosa's Mercedes-Benz repair shop and we take pride in our customer's feedback, which has resulted in a steady and consistent return. Our customer relationships have quickly morphed into friendships and loyal partnerships because we believe that honesty and dedicated hard work are what truly matters when running a ... read more
Posted on 6/4/2018
Coming to CK Auto Exclusive, won't! At CK Auto Exclusive we specialize in new model Mercedes service. All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles are protected by a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship for 48-months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. To help ensure that coverage under your warranty right is never affected, it is highly recommended by Mercedes-Benz that you bring your car to Mercedes-Benz Cary for all your service and repair needs, starting with regular maintenance at the intervals outlined in your Maintenance Booklet. But in all honesty, bring your Mercedes to the dealership is often times no small task. Not only will you have to negotiate a courtesy car, depending on the maintenance and repairs that are being performed, but the price is also very, very high. Our factory trained master technician utilizes the latest in computerized diagnostic tools to serv ... read more
Posted on 5/25/2018
The SRS Light in your Mercedes-Benz is an acronym for “Supplement Restraint System.” So, what does this mean? Your SRS light coming on and staying on is indicating that there is an issue with your Mercedes-Benz airbags and components that are related to and part of the SRS system. Are you seeing: The SRS system light is on and stays on? Restraint System Defect! Or, SRS Visit Workshop? There is a way to reset the SRS using and OBD II scanner, but it is important to ensure that there are no real problems with the restraint system of your Mercedes-Benz. The main concern of the SRS light being on is not that the airbags in your Mercedes will spontaneously deploy, but that in the event of an accident that they do not deploy at all. SRS Warning System checks the operations of several components in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, including Airbags, Child Occupancy sensor, belt force lim ... read more
Posted on 5/22/2018
With the winter months fast approaching your brakes might very well be the most important tool for your safety this season. Regular maintenance aside, the brakes in your Mercedes-Benz must be checked every 30K or so, but this also depends on your driving style. As most drivers know regular wear and tear is expected, but this heavily relies on your environment and the hardness of your brake pads. Stop-and-go traffic, city commutes, and braking patterns affect how long your brakes will last. Do you coast to a stop? Or do you tailgate until you see the brilliant red of the car in front of you? CK Auto Exclusive Santa Rosa offers service for both Mercedes-Benz brakes and suspension, using only the best Mercedes parts available when making repairs. This assures that the original breaking capabilities and suspension of your Mercedes is maintained. Our staff prides themselves in luxury auto repair delivering the very best artistry to the craft. Me ... read more