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How Often Should I Change the Tires on my Mercedes?

How often you change your tires depends on a number of factors including the type of Mercedes you own, where and how you drive it and how well you care for your tires. Responsible drivers should be aware of the basics about tire wear, how to test for wear and know how to decide when they should change their tires. Tires are constructed with a pattern of grooves and ridges on their surfaces, which is referred to as tread. Tread increases a car's traction on the road and diverts water from beneath the tire in wet conditions. Although tires are designed to provide reasonably consistent performance throughout their lifetimes, tread does wear down over time and gradually becomes less effective. Most tires are considered to have a life of between 25,000 and 50,000 miles before they need to be replaced. HOW TO TEST IF YOUR TIRES NEED TO BE CHANGED A test known as the penny or quarter test, involves inserting a penny or quarter into the center of the tread between two ridges with the image of ... read more

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Trusted Mercedes Repair Shop

Since 1977, Mercedes owners have come to CK Auto for the best Mercedes repair service around. They choose us time and time again because honesty, fairness, and customer service are three of the most important aspects of our business. We try our hardest every day to offer an experience that is the best it possibly can be for both loyal and new customers. To see how our work stands out, take a look at some of our customer testimonials. People from all around Sonoma County say that Paul and the team are knowledgeable, friendly and honest. We don't want our customers to have to worry about whether or not we're going to treat them nicely or give them a fair deal. At CK Auto, we believe the quality of our work speaks for itself. Get in touch with us if you're in the Santa Rosa area and need excellent Mercedes service or repair

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Maintain Your Mercedes with Regular Scheduled Service

Maintain Your Mercedes with Regular Scheduled Service

Taking your vehicle in to a professional Mercedes repair company will keep your Mercedes running as smoothly as the day you bought her. The best way to maintain your Mercedes is with regularly scheduled service. Sticking to your scheduled maintenance helps avoid all of these major problems and many others. Maintenance is an effective way to keep your car safe for the road, while saving money and investing in the future value of your car at the same time. When your Mercedes needs professional attention, give it the attention it deserves by contacting CK Auto Exclusive today

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Mercedes SL500 Maintenance and Repair

If you want to keep your Mercedes Benz SL500 as luxurious as the day you purchases it, it is important to maintain it properly with regular tune ups. Servicing your vehicle at the proper intervals will help to avoid all kinds of problems in the future. An SL500 is one of the most precious investments that you can make and it should be treated as such. Sticking to your scheduled maintenance helps avoid major problems with your vehicle. You should always take your vehicle to a professional that is expertly, trained, certified and trusted in the community. At CK Auto Exclusive, we are just as passionate about Mercedes Benz vehicles as their owners are. When your Mercedes needs professional attention, give it the attention it deserves with Mercedes SL500 maintenance and repair by contacting CK Auto Exclusive today

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More Warning Signs That Your Mercedes Brakes Need Repair

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

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