Monthly Archives: August 2018

CK Auto Celebrates Santa Rosa’s Sesquicentennial

CK Auto Celebrates Santa Rosa’s Sesquicentennial

Santa Rosa became an incorporated city in 1868 and 2018 marks its 150-year anniversary. To celebrate the sesquicentennial for our beautiful home, the city is throwing a big party in Courthouse Square on Saturday September 8th between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. The celebration will include live music, burying of the new time capsule, food vendors, historical displays, and more. Did you know that CK Auto Exclusive has been serving the Mercedes Benz Santa Rosa community since 1977? Santa Rosa celebrated its 109th birthday when we first opened our independent Mercedes Benz repair shop. A lot has changed since 1977, but one thing has remained the same, our commitment to our community. CK AUTO STAYS INVOLVED Our country has had California in our thoughts during the summer months of 2018 given all the rampant wildfires causing damage, grief, and turmoil. The Mendocino Complex Fire, Holy Fire, Carr Fire, and more have devasted California residents. We in San ... read more

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A Brief History of the Mercedes Benz Emblem

CK Auto Exclusive knows Mercedes-Benz vehicles inside and out. We have been operating CK Auto Exclusive, our family owned and operated independent Mercedes-Benz repair and service center, since 1977. Our Mercedes mechanics keep Santa Rosa's vehicles looking fresh and driving smooth. One of the things that sets our shop apart from Mercedes dealerships and other independent service and repair centers is the relationship we have with our customers. We love sharing our knowledge with them, and it's a treat when they share their knowledge about Mercedes-Benz with us. Have you ever wondered what the history is behind the Mercedes Benz emblem? THE MERCEDES BENZ EMBLEM: AN ORIGIN STORY Mercedes-Benz USA published a great video on YouTube describing how the Mercedes brand merged with the Benz brand and how the world-renowned three-pointed star was born. Following is that video and what was said in it. The video and the text following the video belong to Mercedes-Benz USA. We ho ... read more

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Car Mechanic Scams & How to Spot Them

Paul Duckworth has more than 30 years of experience working on Mercedes-Benz vehicles of all models. Most Mercedes owners in Santa Rosa, CA know to come to Paul for professional and timely service. Paul and his crew treat customers and their Santa Rosa Mercedes vehicles with the utmost respect and care. Not every independent service and repair shop operates with the same amount of integrity. This guide will help you discern a trusted shop, such as CK Auto Exclusive, from a scam shop before you turn your car over for service or repair. 10 WAYS TO SPOT CAR MECHANIC SCAMS There are good mechanics, bad mechanics, and scam mechanics. Scam mechanics will often promise you things that seem too good to be true. If a mechanic offers you a deal on service or repair that is drastically more inexpensive than other shops, beware! 2. A mechanic's tools can indicate his or her experience. Modern technology can sometimes be an indi ... read more

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Xentry: CK Auto’s Diagnosis Assistance System

Modern cars increasingly rely upon computers and advanced technologies to function. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are no exception. Computers don't just allow for optimal vehicle performance; they also are critical tools for diagnosing computerized system issues. CK Auto Exclusive uses Xentry DAS (Diagnostic Assistance System) to help diagnose your vehicle's problem quickly and efficiently. To What Degree Do Modern Cars Rely on Computers? Paul Duckworth, Master Mechanic, has more than 30 years of experience working on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Many consider Paul one of the most qualified technicians in the Santa Rosa area. Every master of his or her trade, including Paul, uses the very best tools and materials to provide master-level service. Paul said it best, “My computer is Mercedes-Benz specific. It is able to read and diagnose all the functions of all the diffe ... read more

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