Archive for the ‘DIY’ Category

Navigation Getting Annoying? Turn It Down! Can’t Hear It? Turn It Up!

Friday, August 5th, 2016
How to increase or decrease volume of navigation voice in Mercedes-Benz vehicle

How to increase or decrease volume of navigation voice in Mercedes-Benz vehicle

When you get a new car, the stock navigation settings and infotainment notifications are new and exciting for about a week. After that, you begin to realize what is working for you and what doesn’t. Modern cars, especially Mercedes-Benz cars, have so many functions and settings that it would take a few days to read through the owner’s manual. Even after that, the chances of you remembering everything are slim without a second read. One of the most common questions Mercedes-Benz dealerships receive has something to do with adjusting volume controls for navigation or infotainment. Actually, how to increase or decrease volume of navigation voice in a Mercedes-Benz is very simple. (more…)

Dead Battery? Doors Locked? Don’t Panic

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
How to unlock Mercedes-Benz with dead battery

How to unlock Mercedes-Benz with dead battery

Keyless entry and push-button start systems have saved the world countless seconds of time by removing the key from the equation. Remember trying to find the ignition in the dark only to realize how all those scratches showed up in the first place? The only real problem with new technology is that no one knows how to use it. So if you’ve locked your keys in your car, don’t worry because Mercedes-Benz has thought of everything. Here is how to unlock your Mercedes-Benz when the battery dies. (more…)

Negative Effects of Rain on an Automobile

Saturday, January 9th, 2016
Can Rain Harm My Mercedes-Benz?

Can Rain Harm My Mercedes-Benz?

It is January, and in Scottsdale, that means rain, rain, and more rain. There are a couple theories about this. For some, rainfall is looked at as a free car wash. We fall into the other category, which states that rain should be treated with caution. The reason for our skepticism stems from what lives in rain. Can rain harm your Mercedes-Benz? (more…)

Mercedes-Benz Car Washing Tips for Arizona Residents

Thursday, January 7th, 2016
How Often To Wash Mercedes-Benz in Arizona

How Often To Wash Mercedes-Benz in Arizona

When was the last time you washed your car? Many people would agree that the easiest thing to neglect on your car is the paint. Maybe you use your 2016 GLE to get back and forth from work, or maybe you have a GT S that you use sparingly. In both scenarios, the car wash gets postponed over and over again. This could be because paint doesn’t affect the way the car drives, or it could be an increasing price at automated car washes. Whatever the reason may be, car washes always get postponed. How often should you wash your Mercedes-Benz in Arizona? As it turns out, where you live actually has more of an influence on this than how often you drive your car. (more…)