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Should I check the tread depth of my vehicle?

How to Check the Tread Depth of My Vehicle?  

Tread depth helps you maintain the traction and stability of your vehicle and reduces the braking time. Measuring the tread depth of your car should be included in the regular maintenance process for your car. Join us at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ, to learn how to check the tread depth of your vehicle. Continue reading for more information.  

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Exteriorview of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe

Value Your Trade: 5 Ways to Boost Your Car Trade-In Value

 How to Prepare Your Car to Trade-In Process 

Trading in your car for a new one can be a long and arduous process that puts you through the wringer. There is the test drive, negotiating the purchase price, signing all the paperwork, and then waiting for your new car to arrive at the lot before you can finally get it on the road. To make this process easier and more cost-effective, check out these 5 ways to boost your car trade-in value from Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 350

How To Change Mercedes-Benz Ambient Interior Lighting Settings

How To Fix Mercedes-Benz Ambient Interior Lighting 

Mercedes-Benz cars and crossovers represent the epitome of automotive luxury and style – which are augmented by 64-color LED ambient interior lighting. A standard feature in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and more Mercedes-Benz models, ambient interior lighting will add vivid colors to the interior of your Mercedes-Benz luxury car – but what happens when something goes wrong? Learn more about potential issues with ambient interior lighting and learn how to fix Mercedes-Benz ambient interior lighting with this quick guide created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale! 

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2022 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Coupe

Step-By-Step Instructions to the Mercedes-Benz SmartKey

How To Use the Mercedes-Benz SmartKey Features 

Are you a new Mercedes-Benz owner? Are you excited to learn all there is to know about your 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE? We are here to help at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale with this quick step-by-step guide to how to use the Mercedes-Benz SmartKey features. Armed with Mercedes-Benz SmartKey and KEYLESS-GO features, you can lock or unlock your car at the push of a button or open the hands-free liftgate. Schedule a test drive in a Mercedes-Benz today to experience SmartKey features firsthand!

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Step-By-Step Guide to Mercedes-Benz Augmented Reality Technology

How To Use Mercedes-Benz Augmented Reality Navigation 

Did you know that select Mercedes-Benz models – like the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – can be equipped with Augmented Reality technology? Armed with this innovative technology – you will enjoy next-level navigation when you get behind the wheel. Augmented Reality Navigation employs a suite of sensors and cameras to create a view of the road on your central touchscreen display and overlay the images with vital navigation information. Learn how to use Mercedes-Benz Augmented Reality Navigation with this quick guide created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale and experience it firsthand when you schedule a test drive in a brand-new Mercedes-Benz!

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How To Find the VIN Number on Your Mercedes-Benz Vehicle

Where To Find the VIN on Your Mercedes-Benz 

Did you know that your 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)? Brand-new Mercedes-Benz owners who need to know the VIN on their luxury car or crossover may not know where to find the VIN on their Mercedes-Benz. Learn more about Mercedes-Benz VIN numbers with this quick summary created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale.

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Step-By-Step Instructions to Mercedes-Benz PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist

How To Use Mercedes-Benz PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist 

Do you hate to parallel park? Does parallel parking make you nervous? Mercedes-Benz models – like the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC – can be equipped with PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist technology. Mercedes-Benz PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist employs a suite of advanced sensors to help you find and automatically park in tight spaces – whether it be parallel or perpendicular parking. Learn how to use Mercedes-Benz PARKTRONIC® with Active Parking Assist with this quick guide created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. Contact the dealership to schedule a test drive in your dream car today!

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Step-By-Step Instructions to Mercedes-Benz Comfort Modes and Settings

How To Use the Mercedes-Benz Energizing Comfort Modes 

Mercedes-Benz vehicles represent the epitome of automotive comfort and luxury with high-end amenities that include plush Nappa leather interior, heated and cooled seats, Mercedes-Benz Multicontour massage seats, ambient interior lighting, automatic climate control, interior scents and more. Mercedes-Benz Energizing Comfort is a highlight feature of models like the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class that provides you with available pre-set modes to fit your mood and help you relax at the touch of a button. Learn how to use Mercedes-Benz Energizing Comfort modes with this quick how-to guide created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. 

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Technician is changing windscreen wipers on a car station

When does a windshield need to be replaced?

Can you fix a chip or a crack in your windshield?

It can happen anywhere, and when you see it, it’s like your whole world slows down. A small rock, inconspicuous in any other environment, but borderline terrifying as it heads towards your windshield. You see the impact, and you hear it in your bones, and once it’s over, your pulse quickens as you search for the inevitable chip or crack in your windshield. It’s there, now what are you going to do? Can you fix a chip or a crack in your windshield? Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is here to help answer that question. While you are here, you can also check out our new Mercedes-Benz inventory by clicking the link below.

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2023 Mercedes Benz E Class frontview

What to do if your Mercedes-Benz gets stolen

How to get your stolen car back with Mercedes me

Did your Mercedes-Benz get stolen? Though a Mercedes-Benz has a lot of technology to help it avoid getting stolen, it can still happen if a thief is determined enough, but you are not out of luck. If you have linked your Mercedes me app, you can locate your stolen vehicle. We have a video that walks you through it as well as other Mercedes me videos that may help you fully utilize the app. If you are interested in a new Mercedes-Benz in Scottsdale, AZ, then check out what we have in stock at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale through the link below.

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