Posted on 5/15/2018
SPRING CHECK-UPS FOR YOUR MERCEDES-BENZ We're loving all this warm, Santa Rosa weather at CK Auto! Spring brings so many opportunities to mark off items on our to-do lists and a spring safety check-up for your Mercedes-Benz is a great place to start. Scheduled service for a Mercedes-Benz depends on the mileage and year of the vehicle, but a general inspection for your Mercedes typically follows the guidelines of a 52-point inspection. In this safety check performed by CK Auto Exclusive, your Mercedes will be inspected from top to bottom – from engine and emissions testing to preventative maintenance and electrical programs that help your Mercedes-Benz run like the first day it was driven off the lot. As a trusted Mercedes-Benz service center in the Santa Rosa area, we can guarantee that your car is in the best hands – hands that won't interfere with your warranty package or sell you on services that you truly do not need. Paul ... read more
Posted on 5/8/2018
Mercedes Sprinter Vans are an entirely new mode of luxury transportation. The beauty of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van is that they can be tailored to fit the needs of the owner, no matter what they may be. From long road trips, luxury limousines, athletic transport vehicles or for some, even mobile kitchens, the possibilities are endless with a Mercedes Sprinter. As far as modifications go, there are many to choose from, but before moving forward with customization it's important to get your new sprinter van inspected by a certified Mercedes mechanic before taking it on the road. In our last post, ‘ Prepare Your Sprinter Van for the Summer,' we touched on some maintenance issues that could arise before, during and after extended use of your new adventuremobile. This is just a friendly reminder to make sure all your ducks are in a row before taking your new mobile home on long outings. New model Sprinter Vans are built with luxury a ... read more
Posted on 4/11/2018
At CK Auto Exclusive, no job is too big or too small when it comes to Mercedes engine repair. We are Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park's number one chosen and respected Mercedes Benz repair shop. We have spent decades learning and working with the brand, ensuring that our knowledge and expertise of Mercedes engines beat that the of the competition. Sometimes, and depending on the age, it's sometimes more cost-effective to part out your Mercedes than to fully rebuild the engine. There's simply no way to stop this process entirely, but regular maintenance (oil changes, for example) ensure that your engine will degrade as slowly as possible. Like everything with moving parts, vehicle engines degrade over time—even luxury vehicle engines. Gears grind out against each other and bearings eventually thin to a point where it's dangerous to get on the freeway. But don't get discouraged ... read more
Posted on 4/9/2018
Having Mercedes transmission issues in Santa Rosa? Don't hesitate, or wait until it's too late! Bring your Mercedes-Benz to CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa to have your vehicle looked at by certified Mercedes mechanics. CK Auto offers Mercedes repair and Mercedes maintenance at a fraction of the cost of the dealership. As a certified Mercedes mechanic, bring your Merc to our shop will not void any Mercedes factory warranty, guaranteed. Mercedes transmission issues can obviously range. One of the most common issues we see is customers whose Mercedes is stuck in Limp Mode. More often than not, this issue is usually not as bad as it may seem. There are a select few Mercedes models that come equipped with an engine control that limits the power to your car to prevent damage to the engine when some ... read more
Posted on 4/6/2018
Don't be 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. 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.” When other Mercedes mechanics have an issue that they can't resolve, Paul is the one they call. CK Auto Exclusive is your Mercedes Benz Expert, and our Mercedes diagno ... read more