Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

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

The SRS Light in your Mercedes-Benz is an acronym for “Supplement Restraint System.” So, what does this mean? Your SRS light coming on and staying on is indicating that there is an issue with your Mercedes-Benz airbags and components that are related to and part of the SRS system. Are you seeing: The SRS system light is on and stays on? Restraint System Defect! Or, SRS Visit Workshop? There is a way to reset the SRS using and OBD II scanner, but it is important to ensure that there are no real problems with the restraint system of your Mercedes-Benz. The main concern of the SRS light being on is not that the airbags in your Mercedes will spontaneously deploy, but that in the event of an accident that they do not deploy at all. SRS Warning System checks the operations of several components in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, including Airbags, Child Occupancy sensor, belt force lim ... read more

In many cases, and depending on the age, it’s sometimes more cost-effective to part out your Mercedes than to fully rebuild the engine.  There’s simply no way to stop this process entirely, but regular maintenance (oil changes, for example) ensure that your engine will degrade as slowly as possible. Like everything with moving parts, vehicle engines degrade over time—even luxury vehicle engines. Gears grind out against each other and bearings eventually thin to a point where it’s dangerous to get on the freeway. A Mercedes-Benz check engine light can mean a variety of things. When the check engine light comes on in your Mercedes-Benz it means that the OBD System (onboard diagnostic system) has detected a problem. A check engine light will alert you to a variety of different issues from major to minor. When you put gas in your car this mo ... read more

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, Paul Duckworth and his team pride themselves 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. 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 of your Mercedes-Benz. The make, model and engine type of your Mercedes-Benz will vary in maintenance needs and concerns, especially depending on the mileage and the driver's habits. Bringing your vehicle into CK Auto Exclusive will not void any manufacturer warranty. We service all areas of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and can assure you that whatever problem you may be having with y ... read more

Mercedes-Benz is an interesting brand with a dedicated following. As a car maker that has been manufacturing some of the best cars in the world for decades, many for higher-end clients and VIP cases (such as the Pope's oxygen system and bulletproof custom-made Mercedes), the intricate design and manufacture of a Mercedes-Benz will take a skilled mechanic to repair, one that possesses the same passion for the brand that Mercedes-Benz itself has. Paul Duckworth, master Mercedes mechanic at CK-Auto Exclusive, has been working on Mercedes-Benz vehicles for more than thirty years. As a company, CK Auto Exclusive has dedicated their time and talent to learn everything about the iconic car, and as the Mercedes-Benz star symbolizes air, land, and sea, the CK Auto Exclusive team symbolizes true knowledge of the Mercedes-Benz brand and its complex inner workings. THE MECHANIC SANTA ROSA RELIES ON Rosa Mercedes repair just got a bit ... read more