Santa Rosa Mercedes-Benz Auto Repair

Is oil really the lifeblood of an engine? That's a long-popular analogy, but it's really not an accurate description. 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 sieze. So, yes, oil is important. What about synthetic oil? Is it better than traditional oil and should I use synthetic oil in my Mercedes? The answers to these questions is Yes and Yes. Full synthetic oils are made for high – tech engines such as the engine in your Mercedes. These oils pass stringent special tests which means they have superior, longer-lasting performance in all the critical areas, from viscosity index to protection against deposits. They flow better at low temperatures and maintain peak lubricity at high temperatures. All Mercede ... read more

Required maintenance is the routine service necessary to keep your vehicle in peak operating condition, and to help avoid damage to your vehicle. As of model year 2009, Mercedes-Benz vehicles follow a maintenance schedule of 10,000-mile or 12-month intervals, whichever occurs first.For all other model years, refer to your maintenance manual for specific maintenance schedule information. Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Booklet specifies exactly what services your Mercedes-Benz certified technician will perform at each routine service visit. The required maintenance intervals have been determined based on normal operating conditions. Any severe operating conditions may call for more frequent replacement of items such as interior filters, spark plugs, coolant, tires, etc. Checking these items regularly and bringing your vehicle in for service appointments or earlier than required will help keep your Merc ... read more

Last week we gave you warning signs you may need new brakes. This week we want to make sure that you are aware that your vehicle can give you other warning signals that the brakes are in need of repair. For more information about your Mercedes' brakes, read the article below or contact us today. Pulling. If your vehicle “pulls” to one side while braking, it may be a sign that the brake linings are wearing unevenly or that there is foreign matter in the brake fluid. Your vehicle may need a brake adjustment or to have the fluid drained and replaced. Grinding or growling. This loud metallic sound means that you have worn down your Mercedes brake pads completely, most likely beyond replacement. The grinding or growling noise is caused by the two pieces of metal (the disc and the c ... read more

Do you hear a high pitched screeching sound when you apply the brakes on your car? That sound might be telling you it's time to get your brakes replaced. At CK Auto Exclusive our experts can fix your squeaky brakes and you can be confident that the repairs will be done right. BRAKE REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR MERCEDES The high-pitched sound you may have heard is a small metal shim, called an indicator, which is giving you an audible warning that you need to replace your brake pads. You should be aware of this sound (which is loud enough to be heard while the windows are up, but not necessarily loud enough to be heard over the radio or air conditioner). If you hear it regularly, quickly make an appointment with your mechanic. For many owners, maintaining the vehicle's brakes is something that is often overlooked. But keeping your brakes properly calibrated and visiting CK Auto Exclusive for ... read more

As a locally owned and operated business, there's no big corporation standing behind us. This means that nobody holds us back and we can do everything possible to be the best Mercedes repair service around. We try our hardest every day to offer an experience that is the best it possibly can be for both loyal and new customers. Since 1977, CK Auto has been working hard and learning everything there is to know about servicing Mercedes vehicles. Owner and master mechanic, Paul Duckworth, keeps the shop up to date with the latest technologies and techniques in order to give our customers the best results. We are considered one of the most qualified Mercedes mechanics not only Santa Rosa, but the whole of the North Bay Area. In fact, when another shop can't resolve an issue, they refer customers to CK Auto. CK Auto Exclusive knows that our customers have other choices for Mercedes repair shops in Santa Rosa. We believe the quality of our work speaks for itself ... read more