Posted on 7/18/2018
CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa, CA is the leading independent Mercedes-Benz repair and maintenance shop in the area. We have seen unusual problems like random horn beeping and common problems like issues with engine and transmission mounts, window regulators, and more. Common problems with the Mercedes Benz C Class are easily addressed by our Master Mechanic, Paul Duckworth, and his team of Santa Rosa Mercedes experts. COMMON PROBLEMS WITH MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS CHECK YOUR GAS CAP: Some Mercedes Benz C Class problems are tricky to address, but sometimes the issue can be fixed by simply tightening your gas cap. The check engine light can come on, because the fuel system in your Mercedes-Benz is designed to stay sealed and when it is not, fuel vapors can enter the environment. Your vehicle computer checks for overall system leakage, so a loose gas cap can trigger the check engine light. WINDOW REGULATORS: Window r ... read more
Posted on 7/13/2018
One of the factors that influences your vehicle maintenance and repair services is the availability of the requisite parts. Paul Duckworth and his team at CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa stock many Mercedes-Benz parts inhouse to keep customer costs low. Consider CK Auto Exclusive your go-to Mercedes parts center for the Santa Rosa, CA area. PART AVAILABILITY VS. SERVICE COST Some automotive parts require replacement at fixed intervals like sparks plugs, oil filters, and brake pads. The Mercedes Service A and Mercedes Service B maintenance schedules examine these fixed-life parts, and it's possible that replacement will be required multiple times during ownership of your vehicle. These part replacements are a normal part of Santa Rosa Mercedes vehicle ownership. Due to the estimated need to replace these fixed-life parts, we at CK Auto Exclusive keep a robust ... read more
Posted on 7/2/2018
Mercedes-Benz is a brand known for removing the guess work from regular vehicle maintenance. One of the ways that Mercedes-Benz achieves this luxury feature is with the use of the Flexible Service System (FSS). This system includes two service schedules, A and B, that occur at alternating intervals. CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa, CA is your one-stop shop for both Service A maintenance and Service B maintenance. Service A maintenance is recommended at either one year after purchase or 10,000 miles after purchase. Service B maintenance is recommended at either the two-year mark or at 20,000 miles after initial purchase. MERCEDES SERVICE A – AN EXCELLENT CHOICE Maintenance counter reset Synthetic oil change and filter replacement Complete vehicle inspection including belts, brakes, suspension, hoses, leaks, fault codes, all electronic systems, noises, tire wear, check & co ... read more
Posted on 6/29/2018
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES Here at CK Auto Exclusive we're not just trusted by the Santa Rosa community as Mercedes-Benz mechanics, but Mercedes-Benz dealerships have trusted us to perform maintenance and diagnostics on many newer model Mercedes-Benz vehicles as well. CK Auto Exclusive has been a staple in the Santa Rosa area for Mercedes-Benz service and repair since 1977. Our roots are here, our friends are here and our family is here. The decades of work and dedication we have put towards our passion for performance tuning of Mercedes-Benz vehicles is well-known by our community and we take pride in our craft. Increasing the performance of your Mercedes should always be the goal and at CK Auto Exclusive we strive to better your vehicle as soon as you bring it in. Mercedes-Benz performance tuning is the improvement of your Merce ... read more
Posted on 6/26/2018
Summer is here and that means summer heat. You don't want to get caught in that hot summer heat with a faulty AC system. There is no better time to take a drive down to CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa. We know the ins and outs of your Mercedes Benz, whichever the model. We will make sure your Mercedes Benz has the correct amount of refrigerant, and ensure that your belts and electrical systems are in excellent condition. Keeping your AC system well-maintained keeps your fuel cost low and helps you stay cool during those long summer road trips. Your AC system components are prone to wear and tear over time. You can protect them by getting regular service from Paul Duckworth, Santa Rosa's most qualified Mercedes-Benz technician. Which Mercedes maintenance services are available for Summer? Serpentine belt inspection AC compressor drive belt inspection Electrical system inspection AC compressor inspection Refrigerant recharge if necessary S ... read more