Category Archives: How Things Work

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R

Introducing The World’s Second All-Wheel Steering GT

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R Active Rear-Wheel Steering

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is the first Mercedes-AMG vehicle in history to have active rear-wheel steering, meaning all four wheels turn in conjunction with the steering wheel. The introduction of this also puts the GT R on a short list of passenger vehicles to ever be offered with similar technologies. One of them, in particular, was the car made famous in the Fast and the Furious franchise, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, which was only in production from 1999 to 2002. Read the rest of this entry >>

Mercedes-Benz Logo

Hybrid Vehicles Changing to 48-Volt Electrical Systems

Why is Mercedes-Benz switching from 12 to 48 volts?

Mercedes-Benz is always at the forefront of vehicle innovation. When the 6-volt battery came into play in the 1920s, Mercedes-Benz was there. When the sealed battery was invented in the 1970s, Mercedes-Benz was on top of it. Because of this, we know we can trust the company, but why is Mercedes-Benz switching from 12 to 48 volts? Read the rest of this entry >>

MV Agusta F4Z Superbike

How To Fix Electrical Problems on MV Agusta Brutale

MV Agusta Brutale Headlight Indicator Stuck On

Despite the companies long history of financial instability, MV Agusta makes some of the best sport bikes in the world. Like Mercedes-Benz vehicles, They are powerful, light, and intelligent beyond belief, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to the kind of silly problems devoted bike riders encounter on a regular basis. Just when you get everything running perfectly and lined up straight, your MV Agusta Brutale bright headlight indicator comes on and stares you in the face even though you don’ t have your bright headlamps on. Is it time for a service appointment? Possibly, but you may be able to fix it yourself. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Bottoms Out!

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Ground Clearance

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is brand new this year. Everyone likes the look of it, but when it comes to practicality, the main question is in regards to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC ground clearance. Is it tall enough to get into the driveway without scraping? What if we go camping? Can I change the oil without needing a jack? Read the rest of this entry >>

Detailing

Mercedes-Benz Dent Removal 101

How to Remove Mercedes-Benz Dents

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 >>