Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

CK Auto Exclusive is proud to service Santa Rosa for a few reasons; one, we were born and raised here. Our kids live and go to school here. We are proud and active members of the community and are happy to lend a helping hand when it's needed. CK Auto Exclusive is so successful not because of our exceptional work ethic and workmanship (of course that helps), but because we love our city and the people in it. Especially those that share the same love of Mercedes that we do. That's why we like to share industry news, updates at the shop, and even updates about the site. Speaking of, stay tuned, we're getting a facelift. Anywhoo, more about Mercedes Maps. So, For models year 2012 and newer vehicles, map updates for a majority of vehicles can only be purchased at your local, authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. Now, although we aren't an authorized dealership, we are an authorized Mercedes dealers ... read more

CK Auto Exclusive has been in the Mercedes-Benz business for quite sometime, and for good reason. Centered right in the heart of Santa Rosa, we have always lent a helpful hand to the community and offered guidance to closer, trusted Mercedes-Benz shops if you need immediate service closer to you, that are always there when you need it. As a member of the Go Local, Sonoma County movement, not only do we support the community that we live in, but have built trusted relationships with wonderful people that have made it easy to work together and offer great services that other Mercedes-Benz shops just can't compete with. As a Mercedes shop that has held down the Santa Rosa area for the last 30 years, it's safe to say that we've pretty much seen it all. Our talented staff stays current with all new Mercedes-Benz features and diagn ... read more

A high-quality car deserves a high-quality shop, at least that's what we believe at CK Auto Exclusive. We've had Santa Rosa's back for more than thirty years, and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Do you live in the Santa Rosa area? We want to reach out to our community and extend our deepest gratitude to all those first responders in the Santa Rosa and Sonoma and Napa Counties who have put their lives on the line to help save our homes, businesses, and families. We are here to help as much as we can, and if cars are damaged or need repair due to the fire, please don't hesitate to call. We will do what we can to make the fixes, and getting your life back on track, a little bit easier. We are an authorized Mercedes-Benz shop that will be able to diagnose any issue under the hood of your car, guaranteed. We are Santa Rosa's dealership alternative for a reason. As a Mercedes Benz owner, you take great pride in your vehicle, it just comes with th ... read more

Research and recommendations are usually where most of us start when it comes to choosing the right mechanic for your Mercedes-Benz. With a car as intricate as a Mercedes, it's really important to choose a shop that is certified, authorized, and won't void warranties when you're trying to save a few bucks by avoiding the dealer. So, how do you choose the right mechanic? Here are a few tips: Do you research. This is the biggest step. Is the shop your taking your Mercedes to certified? Are the mechanics certified? Whether it's the shop's website or Yelp, you can easily find reviews, testimonials, and information on the shops work, when they were established and if the mechanics are consistently keeping up with new tech and certs. Price vs. Location. Just because a shop is offering Mercedes repair and service for a more expensive price, does not necessarily make them better. The same goes for cheaper servic ... read more

Oil to your Mercedes is blood to the human body. It directly relates to the health of your vehicle – you wouldn't put terrible things into your veins just because it was cheaper, because you know intrinsically that you would be directly effected after a period of time. Of course this a well-known analogy, but it takes so much more than this for you to operate, of course, and the same goes for your Mercedes. Blood carries nutrients to cells, but it's air that carries fuel—the “nutrition”—for an engine. However, without oil to lubricate and cool moving parts, keep them clean and help to seal the pistons in the cylinders, the engine would run for only a matter of seconds, then seize. So, keeping all parts under the hood are important, as what you choose to put into your body is important. Think about your Mercedes-Benz as an extension of yourself. SYNTHETIC VS. TRADITIONAL OIL What about synthetic oil? Is it better than traditional oil and should I use ... read more