Category Archives: Maintenance

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Learn why your car clunks when you change gears

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Find out different reasons why your car clunks when you change gears

Cars make all sorts of noises when they start up, accelerate, slow down, or even turn. Some of these noises are natural, but as you become accustomed to those noises, you may notice new sounds that aren’t as natural. If a new sound is occurring, such as a clunking when you change gears, it may be time to get some vehicle maintenance. First, you probably want to know what is wrong with your vehicle. So, keep reading to learn why your car clunks when you change gears.

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Tire and Technician

New Tire Specials for Mercedes-Benz Models in Scottsdale, AZ

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Are you in the market for new tires for your Mercedes-Benz? If so, now is the time to visit us at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale and get your vehicle fitted with a new set of tires. Whether you’re looking to get two new tires or an entire set of four, we have an offer for you! Check out the details below for more information on our new tire special in Scottsdale, AZ. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Can I Properly Clean My Mercedes-Benz’s Leather Interior?

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If you are like us, you take a great pride in keeping your Mercedes-Benz’s exterior sparkle…but what about the inside? If your Mercedes-Benz has a leather interior, you may feel a little intimated when it comes to knowing how to properly care for the inside. Take a look at our helpful tips on how to maintain your Mercedes-Benz’s leather so it continues to feel as luxurious as the day you bought it.

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Which is Better for my Mercedes-Benz: Synthetic or Conventional Oil?

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Taking your Mercedes-Benz vehicle in for routine oil changes is the best way to prevent dirt and sludge from building up in your vehicle’s engine and keep it running smoothly for the duration of its lifetime. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, we recommend synthetic oil blends instead of conventional oil for a few reasons. Take a look at the differences below!

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oil change

Where should I take my luxury car for an oil change?

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When you own a luxury vehicle you might have a few questions when it comes to to maintenance. One of these questions is where you should take your Mercedes-Benz to get an oil change. Mercedes-Benz is considered a luxury vehicle, so you might not want to take it to just any mechanic. Today we’re going to help you decide where to take your luxury car for an oil change and other maintenance. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How often does a Mercedes-Benz need to be serviced?

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Owning a Mercedes-Benz is big investment, so it should be a priority to keep it running at is best. It can be difficult to decide how often you should be taking your Mercedes-Benz in to be serviced, but there are a few ways to make sure that you are always on schedule. Every vehicle requires maintenance so it’s important to develop a service schedule and stick to it. Read the rest of this entry >>

Oil Change

How to Identify Automotive Liquids by Color

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What is leaking from my car?

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 >>

EQS SUV

Life Expectancy of Automobile Electric Starter

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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 >>