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
Have you ever hit something with your car? Not fun, right? Do you want to avoid hitting things with your car in the future? If you do, you may have already stumbled upon Mercedes-Benz Cross Traffic Emergency Braking. Most major manufacturers offer technology like this, but none match the precision and reaction time of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Read the rest of this entry
Traditionally, St. Patrick’s day is an excuse for college students to drink an alternate color, but let’s face it, you’re getting too old for that. Just look at what you Googled! St. Patty’s day doesn’t have to be about getting obliterated and working on your Irish accent. Even in Arizona, 2,635.7 miles from Boston by way of the new 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, we can have some fun with special dinners and events without any regrets the next day. Here are some places to eat on St. Patrick’s day in Scottsdale AZ, Mercedes-Benz not included. Read the rest of this entry
Although Mercedes-Benz does play a role in nautical transportation, this function actually has nothing to do with water. It is a feature that allows your car to coast more naturally when you take your foot off the pedal, increasing gas mileage and ride comfort. Read the rest of this entry
Part of the job of the Mercedes-Benz DYNAMIC SELECT feature is to adjust suspension damping depending on how you want the car to handle. Because AMG variations are made for extreme performance, drivers may want to customize beyond DYNAMIC SELECT. To account for this, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 will feature AMG RIDE CONTROL. 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
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
Back in the days of carburetors, distributors, and regular oil, it was recommended that you change your oil every time you cross the 3,000-mile mark. Over time, this number slowly increased out of the view of the public eye. Dirty carburetors got replaced with fuel injectors, ignition systems dug the grave for the distributor, and scientists developed a way to synthesize oil to make it work better in every possible way. So how do you know when to change the oil in your Mercedes-Benz? The answer, unfortunately is that it depends, but don’t worry there is a simple way to find out. Read the rest of this entry
Do you run a business that requires transporting objects too big to fit in your CLA-Class? Are you looking for the first step of turning your antiquing hobby into a fortune 500 company? Perhaps you are often accompanied by an army of tiny people that call you mom or dad. If you answered any of these questions in the affirmative, then we have a suggestion for you. You need a Mercedes-Benz Metris. You need a Mercedes-Benz Metris because it just won the “Best Commercial Vehicle” award, presented by the Texas Auto Writers Association, or TAWA to save time. That’s right, the 2016 Metris is the best commercial van that money can buy. Read the rest of this entry