After owning a car for a while you might notice that things aren’t behaving the same way they were when you first drove it home. It is important to notice these changes in your vehicle so you can make the proper repairs when they are needed. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell exactly what is going wrong, but we can help. Today we’re going to take a look at some signs that your Mercedes-Benz vehicle needs new brake pads. Read the rest of this entry
When you purchase a luxury vehicle, you most likely want that car to last as long as possible. You always want it to run its best and look as new as the day you got it. In order to do that, you must keep up-to-date on routine maintenance as well as any repairs that might be needed along the way. When these issues come up, many drivers wonder just how important it is to use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. Today we’re going to take a look at answering this and other queries about Mercedes-Benz repairs. Read the rest of this entry
When your vehicle isn’t performing at its best, it can be frustrating. Not only do you have to worry about what could be wrong with your vehicle, but you have to make plans for what you’ll do without your vehicle for a few days. This can be challenging, especially if you commute to work and rely on your vehicle on a daily basis. Today we’re going to assist you in finding a solution by helping you learn more about the Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead loaner vehicle program. Read the rest of this entry
Like oil changes, the war against dents is one without an end in site. Car technology has come a long way, but other than a few failed “dent-resistant” campaigns, the structure of the vehicle has remained unchanged, leaving us to fend for ourselves against shopping carts, footballs, and overfilled dump trucks. If you don’t want to bring your car in for service, there are a few tricks to removing Mercedes-Benz dents on your own. Read the rest of this entry
Roadside assistance sounds like a service of the past, like a gas station attendant pumping your gas or checking under your hood. Actually, roadside assistance is still very much alive and all Mercedes-Benz vehicles come with it free of charge. Read the rest of this entry
If you are staring at a puddle of unidentifiable liquid in your driveway, you are not alone. Every year, an unknown number of scared drivers, Mercedes-Benz or not, are faced with a leak of some kind. Actually, it is quite common because vehicles rely on up to ten different liquids at a time to operate at OEM standards. This might be more than you were expecting but never fear because Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is here to help you figure out what is leaking from your car. Read the rest of this entry
Rubber tires have come a long way since they were invented by Karl Benz in 1888, but even after 100 years, they are still the same old tires we are know and love. This universal use of tires has made it much easier to find tires that will fit your car for summer, winter, or racing environments. Use this Mercedes-Benz tire size guide to learn what all those numbers mean on the walls of your tires. Read the rest of this entry
Set to go on sale in the spring of this year, Mercedes-Benz has just confirmed the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter WORKER release date. The Sprinter has seen great success since its introduction in 1995 and it is slowly taking over the commercial van industry. The Sprinter WORKER is set to be more affordable, more straightforward, and more convenient for service companies and independent contractors. Read the rest of this entry
Starters are one of the most fascinating organs of an engine because they are so simple, yet so vital. In fact, before the starter was invented, people were literally breaking their arms turning the engine over with a hand crank. A starter only costs about $100 on average, but when they fail, they can be extremely frustrating to replace, which is why labor costs can get steep. To find out exactly how worried we should be about starter failure, we first have to figure out how long a car starter will last. Read the rest of this entry
Cars, like all things, don’t last forever. Wear and tear, as we like to call it, beats down every square inch of your Mercedes-Benz from the wheels to the roof. In fact, whether you like it or not, your car is in your garage depreciating right now! Sorry to bring that up, but it’s not all bad. There are ways to keep your car in good shape and exercise is not one of them! See, there is some good news right there. One thing that drivers commonly neglect are the wheels. Alignment is something that is easy to ignore until you can barely hold the steering wheel, but that doesn’t mean your car doesn’t need it. Actually, how often you should get your wheels aligned has less to do with driving in a straight line than it does with simply extending the life of your vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
