Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

Do-it-yourself auto maintenance often seems like a great idea to people looking to save a few bucks. If you invest in the proper training and you purchase the correct products, you can service some parts of your Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz. YouTube can teach a lot, but it can't validate that you serviced your car correctly. Even for the seasoned auto hobbyist, it's easy to make mistakes. When something does go wrong, what should be done, and more specifically, can putting wrong oil in a car hurt the engine or damage it entirely? WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PUT WRONG OIL IN CARS? If you're at home, give us a call and we'll walk you through what to do. If you're driving and you realize this, pull over when convenient and give us a call. The next step is probably just coming into our shop, so we can flush your oil, change your filter and apply the correct oil. We should note, too, that the amount of incorrect oil that you put in is a relevant factor in the severity of the issue. If you realize your ... read more

Most people understand the process of rebuilding a Mercedes-Benz engine, but few know the reasons why an engine may need to be rebuilt or removed altogether. In many cases, it's sometimes more cost-effective to part out your Mercedes than to fully rebuild the engine. Like everything with moving parts, vehicle engines degrade over time—even luxury grade engines. Gears grind out against each other and bearings eventually thin to a point where it's dangerous to get on the freeway. There's simply no way to stop this process entirely, things get old. But, a regular maintenance schedule (oil changes, BRAKES!) will help ensure that your vehicle will last longer and fixes will be less expensive and less frequent, if you just keep up with your maintenance schedule. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO REBUILD MY ENGINE? When can you know an engine needs to be rebuilt? There are a few indicators, some more severe than ot ... read more

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF A MERCEDES BENZ OIL CHANGE AND OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE? Mercedes-Benz service costs may be a hard number to pin down, but understanding your options before taking your car to the shop is important. At CK Auto Exclusive, the team takes pride on the work they perform as certified Mercedes-Benz mechanics, but on the principle that no work should be done or suggested if it is truly not needed. If you are 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! As a rule, you should expect to service your Mercedes-Benz every 10,000 miles or at once a year. Of course, this rule can vary based on the year and condition o ... read more

Summer driving is a national past-time in the United States. For many American's, Summer wouldn't be the same without a road-trip. Usually this means traveling with luggage and extra weight, while also traversing through harsh, stifling hot pavement, which can be tough on a vehicle when driven for long distances. Ensuring your vehicle is in tip-top shape for your Summer driving and road-trips will help getting from Point-A to Point-B without any vehicle problems. WHAT SHOULD MY SUMMER VEHICLE CHECK-LIST LOOK LIKE? Nothing can wreck Summer plans faster than car problems. The fact is, your vacation plans aren't the only potential casualties if you decide to neglect the benefits of summer-proofing your vehicle. If you're the do-it-yourself type, here are the basics to check on your vehicle before a Summer road-trip. Oil level Tire pressure Battery Air filter Hoses Belts Coolant Brake system While these are just the basics to check before your big trip, they are also the primary componen ... read more

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