Mercedes Car Care Tips For You

If you own a Mercedes, you need to do all you can to keep your car looking and running great both inside and out. After all, you have invested in a luxury vehicle, and you want to take care of that investment. Here are some tips to help you do so.

First, make sure you maintain the exterior of your new vehicle. Road debris, especially salt, is damaging to the paint. To protect the shining finish on your vehicle, make sure you wash it regularly. You can purchase dealer-specific car care products at the dealership where you purchased your vehicle or at a local authorized dealer. Use these products along with a soft sponge or sheepskin wash mitt to wash your car or other vehicle according to the directions on the bottle of cleaner. 

The next question is how often you should wash your vehicle. The answer depends on how much you drive and the conditions where you live. If your car is exposed to salt, such as during snowy weather or if you live near the ocean, you will want to wash it more often. 

Mercedes offers a paint cleaner that removes surface oxidation or stains that the regular shampoo cannot touch. You can use this after you wash the car. Then, finish the job with a protectant, such as a wax.

The exterior is not the only part of your vehicle that you need to take care of. When something goes wrong inside your car or when you need routine maintenance, the manufacturer recommends returning to an authorized dealership that will use manufacturer specific parts. This is the only way to ensure that the parts fit your vehicle perfectly and will help it function at its best. 

Not only that, but when you return to the dealership, you will have your vehicle serviced by someone trained in the ins and outs of these specific vehicles. This means that they will understand the manufacturer-specific technology, the quirks of each make and model, and the details that make these vehicles run just a little better than others on the road. It also ensures that they know what needs to happen to get your car running like new again. 

You also need to take care of the interior of your car. Have your floor mats and other carpeting shampooed at least once a year. Use leather cleaner on seats and other leather parts inside the car. You can use an upholstery and trim care cleaner to remove contaminants and debris from the vinyl, plastic, and rubber surfaces both inside and outside your vehicle. Mercedes makes manufacturer-specific cleaners for all of these purposes. 

Remember, your Mercedes is a special vehicle because of the industry leading design elements and superior materials that go into its creation. You can keep it as nice as it was the day you drove it off the lot by using the right care at home and authorized parts when you go to the dealer for the repairs and regular maintenance you need.