Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

As technology has improved, oil changes are not being done as frequently as in the past. Often times, owners are not bringing in their vehicles for routine maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer. Many owners bring in their car for service after the mileage marker for a scheduled maintenance has been exceeded. In some cases, cars are brought in 25,000 miles past the recommended mileage for a particular service. When your Mercedes is left unserviced and unchecked, problems that could have been prevented with scheduled maintenance go unnoticed until something goes awry. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ADHERE TO MERCEDES SERVICE INTERVAL RECOMMENDATIONS? With the demands of our busy lives and schedules, it's easy to put off preventative maintenance when nothing seems wrong. However, to keep things running smoothly, it's important to keep up to date with scheduled maintenance according to Mercedes' service interval recommendations at a Mercedes service center such as CK Auto Excl ... read more

It's not uncommon for a misplaced car jack to do serious damage. In this article we discuss some of the different car jacks available, how they function and the importance of proper placement. Remember that improper use of a car jack can be extremely dangerous, so take your Mercedes maintenance needs to CK Auto if you're aren't sure of what you need and how to properly use the equipment. ARE ALL CAR JACKS THE SAME? There are a great many different types of jacks that you may be tempted to use on your Mercedes. Here are examples of some of the jacks out there – note that NOT all these will be compatible with your Benz. The point is to show you the wide variety out there, and that it's important to choose the correct one. ... read more

Paul Duckworth, master mechanic and owner of CK Auto, has been working on Santa Rosa Mercedes models since 1987. Mercedes repair and service shops are not all the same caliber; that's why drivers of all types trust CK Auto with their Mercedes mechanic needs. Our shop can service and repair all models and all years of Mercedes-Benz. We hope you'll enjoy this eclectic batch of cool Mercedes models in some of our favorite car movies. Tej's Mercedes-AMG GT in Fast 8Film: The Fate of the Furious (2017) Featured Actor: Ludacris (Tej) Mercedes Model: AMG GT 1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140Film: Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) Featured Actor ... read more

Paul Duckworth and his team of Mercedes-Benz experts have been serving Santa Rosa since 1977. Mercedes-Benz designs its cars to last, but strict Mercedes maintenance is required to achieve maximum longevity. When investing in a used Mercedes, it's not always easy to spot prior maintenance failures and current Benz issues. You ultimately need a CK Auto Master Mechanicto vet your final choice before purchase, but here are five Mercedes inspection tips to help you narrow down your choices. Mercedes Pre Purchase Inspection Tip #1 Check the fluid levels and poke around under the hood looking for leaks of any kind. Begin by checking the dipstick for the quantity and condition of the engine oil. If the oil level is well below full, this can indicate that the current owner has failed to address an oil leak or that the engine regularly runs without the optimal oil level ... read more

We at CK Auto Exclusive are experts at all things Mercedes-Benz. We love difficult-to-diagnose Santa Rosa Mercedes issues, because it's these issues that push our craft forward. Unlike the service centers at Mercedes dealerships, we like to share our knowledge and expertise with our customers. One of the things our customers often ask us is, “What does that sound mean?” In this article we take a look at the synthetic, natural, good and bad sounds that a Mercedes engine can make. AUTOMAKERS LOOK TO SILENCE, AMPLIFY AND CREATE SOUNDS It's no secret that in recent years many automakers have been toggling with the perceptible sounds produced in cars. Some set-ups boost the preexisting sound the engine makes and pipes it into the cabin of the vehicle to allow the driver to better respond to shifting and handling cues. Other set-ups aim to completely eliminate road noise while amplifying engine noise. Technology of this type seeks to create a microcosm within the ... read more