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How Often Should I Change the Tires on my Mercedes?

How often you change your tires depends on a number of factors including the type of Mercedes you own, where and how you drive it and how well you care for your tires. Responsible drivers should be aware of the basics about tire wear, how to test for wear and know how to decide when they should change their tires. Tires are constructed with a pattern of grooves and ridges on their surfaces, which is referred to as tread. Tread increases a car's traction on the road and diverts water from beneath the tire in wet conditions. Although tires are designed to provide reasonably consistent performance throughout their lifetimes, tread does wear down over time and gradually becomes less effective. Most tires are considered to have a life of between 25,000 and 50,000 miles before they need to be replaced. HOW TO TEST IF YOUR TIRES NEED TO BE CHANGED A test known as the penny or quarter test, involves inserting a penny or quarter into the center of the tread between two ridges with the image of ... read more

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Trusted Mercedes Repair Shop

Since 1977, Mercedes owners have come to CK Auto for the best Mercedes repair service around. They choose us time and time again because honesty, fairness, and customer service are three of the most important aspects of our business. We try our hardest every day to offer an experience that is the best it possibly can be for both loyal and new customers. To see how our work stands out, take a look at some of our customer testimonials. People from all around Sonoma County say that Paul and the team are knowledgeable, friendly and honest. We don't want our customers to have to worry about whether or not we're going to treat them nicely or give them a fair deal. At CK Auto, we believe the quality of our work speaks for itself. Get in touch with us if you're in the Santa Rosa area and need excellent Mercedes service or repair

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Maintain Your Mercedes with Regular Scheduled Service

Maintain Your Mercedes with Regular Scheduled Service

Taking your vehicle in to a professional Mercedes repair company will keep your Mercedes running as smoothly as the day you bought her. The best way to maintain your Mercedes is with regularly scheduled service. Sticking to your scheduled maintenance helps avoid all of these major problems and many others. Maintenance is an effective way to keep your car safe for the road, while saving money and investing in the future value of your car at the same time. When your Mercedes needs professional attention, give it the attention it deserves by contacting CK Auto Exclusive today

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Mercedes SL500 Maintenance and Repair

If you want to keep your Mercedes Benz SL500 as luxurious as the day you purchases it, it is important to maintain it properly with regular tune ups. Servicing your vehicle at the proper intervals will help to avoid all kinds of problems in the future. An SL500 is one of the most precious investments that you can make and it should be treated as such. Sticking to your scheduled maintenance helps avoid major problems with your vehicle. You should always take your vehicle to a professional that is expertly, trained, certified and trusted in the community. At CK Auto Exclusive, we are just as passionate about Mercedes Benz vehicles as their owners are. When your Mercedes needs professional attention, give it the attention it deserves with Mercedes SL500 maintenance and repair by contacting CK Auto Exclusive today

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Protecting your Mercedes Paint During the Winter

It is important during the winter months to not only take care of your Mercedes' engine but also pay attention to the outside of your vehicle. Water, dirt, snow and salt can all ruin your vehicle's paint job. Spending some time winterizing the outside of your Mercedes can protect its beauty during extreme winter weather. Below are some tips to protect your paint job this winter. As your Santa Rosa Mercedes repair experts, we recommend applying a polymer wax to your car for added protection. The wax will serve as a shield against road salt and grime as well as snow and rain. This protective layer can be compared to gloves for your hands; it will keep your Mercedes protected and the grime directly of off your vehicle's exterior. In between storms, use a high pressure sprayer to rinse away grit, film and dirt, especially on the wheels, wheel wells and undercarriage of your Mercedes. High pressure spray loosens and removes road dir ... read more

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