Posted on 1/31/2018
A Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes Benz has to meet quite a few standards before it can be coined as ‘certified, pre-owned.' To qualify for this, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle must meet the same criteria as a new vehicle, a road test, undercarriage inspection, and more. Mercedes-Benz engines will have all oil and fluid inspections to ensure proper performance, as well as engine, transmission, rear-axle oil, brake, clutch, and level-control fluid. To begin the inspection, a mileage/history verification is performed and owner's manuals and spare keys are assembled. The 12-point inspection is below: Identifiable Structural Damage Mileage and History verification Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Verification Verify all recall and campaigns have been performed Current Maintenance and Warranty Booklet Current Owners manual All spare keys including wheel locks if installed OEM Factory Window v ... read more
Posted on 9/14/2017
If you're reading this then you love Mercedes-Benz like you love football season, or… whatever other sports matter during fall (are there any?). We love the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand, following their growth and their innovations in technology. You can trace the Mercedes-Benz origins to Karl Benz's initial design of the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, financed by Bertha Benz and patented in January 1886. The Mercedes automobile was first marketed in 1901 by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. (Daimler Motors Corporation). But this was just the beginning. The Mercedes-Benz symbol represents land, air, sea. Mercedes-Benz has dipped their toes into all aspects of the motor realm. Dive in to their history, it's neat! Mercedes-Benz is the LEADER in vehicle safety. You won't ever hear a weird rattle, or tinks* at all, because Mercedes-Benz vehicles have more than 10,000 welds. They're really put together. Buying a Merce ... read more
Posted on 8/22/2017
Mercedes-Benz repair in Santa Rosa has yet to see a more trusted or dedicated master mechanic than Paul Duckworth and the team at CK Auto Exclusive. We are a successful Mercedes-Benz mechanic not only because of our loyalty to the brand, but our loyalty and commitment to our customers in the Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park area. CK Auto Exclusive Santa Rosa strives to be the best, so finding new and exciting ways to help our customers get to know our shop and team is one of our biggest goals. Honesty and transparency is what has earned us our reputation, so naturally, we endeavor to maintain it. That's why, we will never perform or suggest work that is not needed, keeping you in the loop of your Mercedes tune-ups, maintenance and even Mercedes-Benz part repair every step of the way ... read more