Mercedes Benz Maintenance: Getting the Best Help

While any car expert will tell you that you can expect many good years of (serious) maintenance-free driving with a Mercedes Benz, you will still need to take your car in for its scheduled service, oil changes, and filter changes. And when you do need to do more serious maintenance work, you'll want to make sure you have someone you can trust under the hood. It's best to develop that relationship before you need it. While it's always a good idea to seek out a mechanic that specializes in the type of car you drive, nowhere is this more important than with an expensive sports car. Here's how you can find the best help.

Authorized Mechanics
It should come as no surprise that the Mercedes Benz corporation advises having all maintenance done at authorized dealerships. Not only does this keep drivers in the family (and thus more likely to purchase another car from them in the future,) but they can maintain their personal standards when it comes to quality control. Of course, if your vehicle is under warranty, it might be best to adhere to this recommendation. If you take your car to an unauthorized location for repairs or maintenance, you could void your warranty.

Manual
If you aren't sure exactly what you should be doing for maintenance, check your owner's manual. Many owners throw this manual in the glove box and never glance at it again for the length of time they own the car. This is not so wise, as there is a lot of helpful information in that little book. Some of that information includes the times and mileage upon which you should be taking your Mercedes Benz in for scheduled maintenance. Consult with the chart, take your car in when recommended, and you'll be less likely to run into trouble.

Preventative Maintenance
Any car, including a Mercedes Benz, will benefit from regular attention and preventative maintenance. This includes changing the oil as often as your owner's manual recommends, keeping an eye on your fluid levels, and giving your car a monthly walk-around to make sure everything is in good condition. It is always cheaper to keep a car running than to try and fix it after it has broken. If you choose to eschew the dealership for an independent mechanic, make sure they are certified to work on this manufacturer's automobiles. This will save you a great deal of headache when something does eventually go wrong.