Monthly Archives: May 2018

Mercedes-Benz SRS Light

The SRS Light in your Mercedes-Benz is an acronym for “Supplement Restraint System.” So, what does this mean? Your SRS light coming on and staying on is indicating that there is an issue with your Mercedes-Benz airbags and components that are related to and part of the SRS system. Are you seeing: The SRS system light is on and stays on? Restraint System Defect! Or, SRS Visit Workshop? There is a way to reset the SRS using and OBD II scanner, but it is important to ensure that there are no real problems with the restraint system of your Mercedes-Benz. The main concern of the SRS light being on is not that the airbags in your Mercedes will spontaneously deploy, but that in the event of an accident that they do not deploy at all. SRS Warning System checks the operations of several components in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, including Airbags, Child Occupancy sensor, belt force lim ... read more

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Auto Repair

Replace Brakes in your Mercedes-Benz

With the winter months fast approaching your brakes might very well be the most important tool for your safety this season. Regular maintenance aside, the brakes in your Mercedes-Benz must be checked every 30K or so, but this also depends on your driving style. As most drivers know regular wear and tear is expected, but this heavily relies on your environment and the hardness of your brake pads. Stop-and-go traffic, city commutes, and braking patterns affect how long your brakes will last. Do you coast to a stop? Or do you tailgate until you see the brilliant red of the car in front of you? CK Auto Exclusive Santa Rosa offers service for both Mercedes-Benz brakes and suspension, using only the best Mercedes parts available when making repairs. This assures that the original breaking capabilities and suspension of your Mercedes is maintained. Our staff prides themselves in luxury auto repair delivering the very best artistry to the craft. Me ... read more

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Auto Maintenance

Spring Safety Check Mercedes-Benz

SPRING CHECK-UPS FOR YOUR MERCEDES-BENZ We're loving all this warm, Santa Rosa weather at CK Auto! Spring brings so many opportunities to mark off items on our to-do lists and a spring safety check-up for your Mercedes-Benz is a great place to start. Scheduled service for a Mercedes-Benz depends on the mileage and year of the vehicle, but a general inspection for your Mercedes typically follows the guidelines of a 52-point inspection. In this safety check performed by CK Auto Exclusive, your Mercedes will be inspected from top to bottom – from engine and emissions testing to preventative maintenance and electrical programs that help your Mercedes-Benz run like the first day it was driven off the lot. As a trusted Mercedes-Benz service center in the Santa Rosa area, we can guarantee that your car is in the best hands – hands that won't interfere with your warranty package or sell you on services that you truly do not need. Paul ... read more

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Auto Maintenance

Common Sprinter Modifications

Mercedes Sprinter Vans are an entirely new mode of luxury transportation. The beauty of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van is that they can be tailored to fit the needs of the owner, no matter what they may be. From long road trips, luxury limousines, athletic transport vehicles or for some, even mobile kitchens, the possibilities are endless with a Mercedes Sprinter. As far as modifications go, there are many to choose from, but before moving forward with customization it's important to get your new sprinter van inspected by a certified Mercedes mechanic before taking it on the road. In our last post, ‘ Prepare Your Sprinter Van for the Summer,' we touched on some maintenance issues that could arise before, during and after extended use of your new adventuremobile. This is just a friendly reminder to make sure all your ducks are in a row before taking your new mobile home on long outings. New model Sprinter Vans are built with luxury a ... read more

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Sprinter Van