Monthly Archives: June 2018

Increase your Mercedes-Benz Performance

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES Here at CK Auto Exclusive we're not just trusted by the Santa Rosa community as Mercedes-Benz mechanics, but Mercedes-Benz dealerships have trusted us to perform maintenance and diagnostics on many newer model Mercedes-Benz vehicles as well. CK Auto Exclusive has been a staple in the Santa Rosa area for Mercedes-Benz service and repair since 1977. Our roots are here, our friends are here and our family is here. The decades of work and dedication we have put towards our passion for performance tuning of Mercedes-Benz vehicles is well-known by our community and we take pride in our craft. Increasing the performance of your Mercedes should always be the goal and at CK Auto Exclusive we strive to better your vehicle as soon as you bring it in. Mercedes-Benz performance tuning is the improvement of your Merce ... read more

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Mercedes Maintenance for Summer

Summer is here and that means summer heat. You don't want to get caught in that hot summer heat with a faulty AC system. There is no better time to take a drive down to CK Auto Exclusive in Santa Rosa. We know the ins and outs of your Mercedes Benz, whichever the model. We will make sure your Mercedes Benz has the correct amount of refrigerant, and ensure that your belts and electrical systems are in excellent condition. Keeping your AC system well-maintained keeps your fuel cost low and helps you stay cool during those long summer road trips. Your AC system components are prone to wear and tear over time. You can protect them by getting regular service from Paul Duckworth, Santa Rosa's most qualified Mercedes-Benz technician. Which Mercedes maintenance services are available for Summer? Serpentine belt inspection AC compressor drive belt inspection Electrical system inspection AC compressor inspection Refrigerant recharge if necessary S ... read more

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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Own a Mercedes

There's a reason CK Auto Exclusive has specialized in Mercedes-Benz cars and not any other luxury vehicle for the last three decades. It's no secret that Mercedes is a reliable brand, but why have we chosen to put our time and effort into this brand and this brand alone? From Mercedes' inception, this luxury car company has lived and breathed by the motto, “The Best or Nothing.” The Mercedes-Benz brand has become the icon for safety, design, dependability, and quality in luxury cars. SAFETY Mercedes-Benz pioneered a system called, “PreSafe.” This system was built to detect an imminent crash and prepares the car's safety systems to respond automatically. PreSafe calculates the best braking force required to avoid an accident in emergency situations and makes it immediately available for when the driver depresses the brake pedal. Consistently at the forefront of safety and innovation, occupants are also prepared by tightening the seat belt ... read more

Mercedes-Benz Brake Tips, Tricks, and Maintenance Santa Rosa

Though often overlooked, brakes are perhaps the most important components on your Mercedes-Benz. After all, they enable you to stop on a dime and keep you and your family safe. CK Auto Exclusive knows that if treated properly, your brakes will be there when you absolutely need them. We've scoured the web and tapped into our own expertise to compile a list of things you can do to increase the longevity of your brakes along with maintenance you should do when it comes time to service your Mercedes-Benz. Speed: Speed is the enemy of brakes. We'll assume you're a perfect driver that never exceeds 65 MPH, but just in case you aren't, know that with more speed your car requires more friction to stop. All that energy burns off as heat and wears away at your rotors and pads. What we recommend is resisting the urge to make sudden stops, especially at high speeds. This can drastically lengthen the lifespan of your rotors and calipers, saving you ... read more

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Quick Mercedes-Benz Service

As a mechanic that has been working on Mercedes-Benz' for more than 30 years, we've learned a thing or two about this luxury car. We have a strong reverence for Mercedes-Benz and their mission to be the best. Mercedes-Benz has dedicated its time and effort into creating luxury vehicles that are now setting industry standards for design, safety, and affordability. Like their longtime symbol represents, “Land, Air, and Sea,” Mercedes-Benz have capitalized on having a presence in each of these industries, creating a reputable and trusted the name that has lasted throughout the decades. CK Auto Exclusive has strived to do the same. We are Santa Rosa's Mercedes-Benz repair shop and we take pride in our customer's feedback, which has resulted in a steady and consistent return. Our customer relationships have quickly morphed into friendships and loyal partnerships because we believe that honesty and dedicated hard work are what truly matters when running a ... read more

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