Category Archives: Mercedes Ownership

Mercedes Manual Transmissions - Do They Still Exist?

Learning to drive a manual transmission was a necessity in our parent's generation, but today, we can get along fine without having to learn. However, it is a skill that most car enthusiasts would agree bring an excitement to your driving experience and a certain level of control. Manual transmissions seem to be on a decline, especially in luxury vehicles like Mercedes-Benz. There are still models within Mercedes that produce manual transmissions along with other luxury vehicle automakers, but technology is advancing to features like Tiptronic, and pushing the standard clutch required manual out the door. MERCEDES-BENZ MANUALS Mercedes' SLK-Class was released in 1996, standing for sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) and kurz (short). The name was eventually shortened to “SL” with the class of Mercedes added to the end of that, for example, “SLC” refers to a C-Class roadster. One of the “newer” Mercedes-Benz to offer a manual transmiss ... read more

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

Famed Checkered Upholstery is Back

Just because CK Auto Exclusive specializes in new model Mercedes Benz, does not mean we don't have an affinity for the old school, I mean, we are the old school. “There's no school like the old school, and well, we're the headmasters.” (Name that movie…) Anyway, Paul Duckworth is considered the Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa area's most qualified Mercedes technician. Where many dealerships fall short of service and repair needs, Paul has taken on projects that dealerships and mechanics alike could not resolve. We've been around for a while, around 30 years, and have seen pretty much every model of Mercedes come through our doors. MERCEDES RESTORATION Tuesday, Mercedes said that 80% of the 300SL models produced between 1954 and 1957 with the fabric interior rock the old school blue/gray checkered design. The design is found on 300SL's backrests, seat side bolsters, and seatbacks. Mercedes also offered leather upholstery at the time for an additio ... read more

New Model Mercedes-Benz Experts

Mercedes-Benz owners have looked to CK Auto Exclusive for their Mercedes-Benz needs since 1977. As a dedicated Mercedes-Benz mechanic in Santa Rosa we have been responsible for providing excellent Mercedes-Benz service and repair for decades. Paul Duckworth is considered the Rhonert Park and Santa Rosa area's most qualified Mercedes technician. Where many dealerships fall short with service and repair needs, Paul has taken on projects that dealerships and mechanics alike could not resolve. How do we do this? CK Auto Exclusive is equipped with the latestcomputerized diagnostics, can service all models and years of Mercedes-Benz, and with a team of both master and certified mechanics, our passion for the Mercedes-Benz brand goes further than helping our customers with their repairs and maintenance. We will never sell work that is not needed and offer free estimates to all of our customers. Bringing your vehicle in to CK Auto Ex ... read more