2014 Holiday Gift Guide. What will you give that car enthusiast this holiday?
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The holiday season is here, which means traffic and weekends full of holiday gatherings, leaving little time to shop. Don’t stress if you’ve marked everyone off your gift list but are still trying to find that perfect gift for the ultimate car enthusiast. Check out these gadgets and cool finds that are sure to please.

Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a worldwide recall of 2015 C-Class sedans, with approximately 10,000 in the U.S., due to a possible steering failure.

Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?

Model year 2015 C-Class sedans.

Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your Mercedes-Benz.

Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.

Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.

Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your Mercedes-Benz, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.

Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced 2 separate recalls totaling approximately 376 vehicles. The recalls include a parking lamp circuit issue and a tire pressure system indication problem.

Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recalls?

For the parking lamp circuit issue, model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic SUVs.