• April: National Car Care Month

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    April is National Car Care Month

    April is National Car Care Month
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    April means that the spring season is here, and summer is right around the corner. With it being National Car Care Month, now is a good time to make sure your Mercedes-Benz is up to speed for those long weekends by the lake and vacation trips with the family.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vehicles, Recalled the Least Among Automakers

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Mercedes-Benz vehicles are recalled the least

    Mercedes-Benz vehicles are recalled the least!
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    Good news for Mercedes-Benz owners! In a recent study, Mercedes-Benz was found to have the lowest recall rate in the United States.

    The study accumulated data from 1985 to 2014, and concluded that for every 5 Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold (in the U.S.), only 2 of them were recalled, in a time span of 33 years. That's actually a pretty good rate in comparison to other automakers.

    To read more about Mercedes-Benz having the lowest U.S. recall rate in 33 years, check out this article.

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  • More Vehicle Recalls Headed Your Way in 2014

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! More Vehicle Recalls Heading Your Way in 2014

    Now Hear This! More Vehicle Recalls Heading Your Way in 2014
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    When you flip on the morning news or scan your favorite online news site, it surely seems like there are more vehicles being recalled these days. And unfortunately, this trend is continuing.

    According to the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM), and reported by The New Zealand Herald, more than 20.5 million vehicles were recalled in the U.S. last year (BMW was the fourth highest manufacturer of vehicles on the list), which is five million more than in 2012. Most of these recalls were due to electronic malfunctions and safety glitches.

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  • Spring Into Action – Get Your Mercedes-Benz Ready for the Warmer Months

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Spring into action!  Have your Mercedes-Benz checked by your local Mercedes-Benz mechanic.

    Spring into action! Have your Mercedes-Benz checked by your local Mercedes-Benz mechanic.
    Photo Credit: Nicholas A. Tonelli

    The birds are singing and pollen is all around…spring is in the air!

    It’s a good idea to take your Mercedes-Benz to an independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop and get it ready for the spring season, while reversing the damage that may have been caused by the harsh winter months.

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  • Don’t Spend A Pot o’ Gold For Mercedes-Benz Repair and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Service

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop.

    Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop.
    Photo Credit: Jeremy Schultz

    It can be a wee bit frustrating when your Mercedes-Benz is in need of servicing and you aren’t sure where to take it for quality repairs that won’t cost you a pot of gold.

    Taking your Mercedes-Benz to a local independent Mercedes-Benz mechanic, versus the dealer, might just be your lucky charm because it can save you money and enable you to build a relationship with a trained technician working on your vehicle.

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