Mercedes-Benz Vehicles, Concept Cars, and the Mercedes Lifestyle

Your Mercedes Benz is a fine-tuned, well-engineered machine. Still, it needs to be taken to a Mercedes Benz service shop to keep running in optimal condition. Between those service intervals, it’s a good idea to do some basic maintenance and inspections on your own.

One thing you’ll want to do on a monthly basis is to check the fluids in your Mercedes. While your Mercedes has sensors that will tell you when you’re low on fluids, it doesn’t hurt to take a few minutes to check on your own just in case one of those sensors stops working properly. You’ll want to check your oil, your brake fluid, your radiator fluid, your transmission fluid, your windshield wiper fluid and your power steering fluid.

Along with checking fluids, you’ll want to check under your car for leaks. while your air conditioner will probably leak water on a regular basis, you shouldn’t have any other puddles underneath your Mercedes.

You should also check your tires monthly. You should us a tire gauge and make sure they’re inflated to the proper level. Having tires that are over inflated or under inflated can not only be dangerous, it can also lessen your gas mileage.

It’s also a good idea to take a look at your belts and hoses. Open the hood of your Mercedes and look for any cracking or wear on your belts. Check to see that your hoses seem to be attached just fine, and that the ends aren’t cracked or frayed.

Your Lawrenceville (NJ) Mercedes dealer is ready to meet all of your service needs. Call us to schedule your appointment today.

Your Mercedes-Benz air filter is a very important part of your vehicle. Changing it is easy, but it’s important to know why you have one.

The best way to describe the air filter is to compare it to your nose and your nostrils. It keeps the bad stuff out while allowing the air to flow in. Like you, your Mercedes needs to be breath and the air filter helps it to do that by stopping dust, dirt and other bad particles from entering the engine.

There are different kinds of air filters for the Mercedes. The most popular kind of air filter is paper, but most car experts will agree that cotton is best. In racing circles, foam is common.

Paper air filter are less expensive and disposable. Cotton, however, can be cleaned and re-oiled and allows for more air intake. As a result, Mercedes owners that use cotton air filters report higher performance. The one drawback to cotton air filters is that they are not very good for use in desert environments, high dust areas and extremely hot environments.

Keep in mind that under your closed hood while you drive, dust is not the only thing your air filter will encounter. It will also be visited by oil splash, fuel fumes, radiator anti-freeze and other natural automobile fluids – even in a well running Mercedes with no mechanical problems. Even the cleanest engine will have some fluid flying around. The air filter stops those particles from getting into the air valve while letting the free passage of air in.

You should change your Mercedes air filter at least once a year for maximum performance. If you don’t want to bother with that then get one that will not require changing. A reusable air filter can last as long as your car, but it does require periodic cleaning.

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When it comes to your Mercedes, nothing is more important than keeping up on maintenance and dealing with any problems as they come up. Your Mercedes isn’t just a car, it’s an investment. As such, you want to protect it as best you can.

In order to take the best care of your Mercedes, there are some things you should keep in mind when you’re at the mechanic. First of all, don’t just randomly pick a mechanic out of the phone book. Go with a certified Mercedes mechanic. Pick a mechanic that works on Mercedes vehicle regularly. In this regard, a dealership is often a safe bet.

You should also do some research on the mechanic. Ask around, to see if any other Mercedes owners have had experiences, good or bad, with a particular mechanic. Check with the better business bureau, as well, to see if there are complaints against the mechanic.

For the best service and most reliable Mercedes dealer near Princeton (NJ), come and see us. We’re dedicated to your satisfaction, and know what to do to keep your Mercedes running at its best.

We all know that our Mercedes-Benz needs fuel in order to run. However, we often neglect caring for the fuel pump which pumps the fuel to the injectors so we can start and drive our vehicle. If your fuel pump fails, you aren’t going anywhere.

Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep your fuel pump in working order. For instance, many fuel pumps fail because the driver “starves” it. This means that the driver runs the car too close to empty on a regular basis. This accelerates the wear and tear on the fuel pump and can damage it or cause it to stop working.

Another problem that fuel pumps often incur is sediment or rust. If anything besides fuel gets into the fuel pump, it could become jammed. This can cause damage to the motor by causing it to overheat.  In this case, you may need Mercedes fuel pump replacement.

Fuel pumps can also simply wear out after years and years of use. Since they are running constantly while the car is on, the inner workings of the pump can simply wear out, causing less flow and pressure to keep the car running.

Take care of the fuel pump on your car. If you have any questions, you can always bring it to your Flemington, NJ area Mercedes dealer for a checkup or replacement.

Who says you cannot combine sports, luxury, affordability and eco-friendliness all in one vehicle? It certainly was not Mercedes-Benz and the automaker’s 2010 ML450H Hybrid is here to prove it. The ML450H is MB’s first production hybrid that mixes gas and electric capabilities into one car for the ultimate in power and eco-consciousness. And when it debuted at the 2009 New York Auto Show, it was the only thing people could talk about!

Mercedes-Benz worked on the dual-mode engine with other automakers to come up with the best in the business. With the help of General Motors, Chrysler and BMW, the German automaker created a hybrid that is similar to the one used in the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The engine consists of a gasoline-powered engine combined with a CVT, or continuously variable transmission, along with four clutches and twin electric motors. The German automaker also included Mercedes-Benz’s patented 4Matic all-wheel drive system to make this hybrid really stand out from the rest.

With this intricate system, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450H Hybrid provides more than 330 horsepower along with 380 pound-feet of torque. But with all that power, you still get decent gas mileage. The EPA estimates that the 2010 ML450H gets about 21 miles per gallon in the city and nearly 25 miles to the gallon when driving on the highway. You can also get up to 60 miles per hour from a stop in less than 8 seconds. Tell me that’s not impressive for a hybrid!

Here’s something that is even more amazing about the ML450H: If you want to get even better performance (like if you want to show off at a red light or for your girlfriend), you can switch to Sport mode. This reprograms the transmission so you can get shorter shift times and eight fixed ratios for more speed and better acceleration. And while you are driving, you can get a real-time display right on the dash that tells you about how much charge is left in the battery, your fuel consumption and the energy flow so you can adjust your driving habits accordingly.

On the exterior, Mercedes-Benz decided to give the ML450H a low profile. It does, however, have a modified hood and a BlueEfficiency logo on the fender. You may also notice a hybrid badge on the back to show others its eco-friendly status.

Don’t take our word for it, though. Take the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450H Hybrid for a test drive at one of your NJ area Benz dealers and see how you can get fuel efficiency and performance wrapped up in one luxurious vehicle. You may not believe your eyes!

Mercedes has finally jumped on the environmentally savvy bandwagon with the 2010 Mercedes S-Class S400 Hybrid, and like everything they do, they are doing it with style. For one thing, they’re one of the very first hybrids to use advanced lithium-ion batteries, which store more energy in a lighter package, so the low fuel economy doesn’t slow your engine down. The full-size sedan gets an amazing 30 miles per gallon with a 15-kW electric motor and a 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 295 hp. It doesn’t skimp on the quality of the ride, either — it’s still Mercedes luxury all the way through the styling and the drive performance, going from 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. All of the environmental savviness without compromising on the ride. BROWSE INVENTORY

You probably have not heard much about the 2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid with all of the other automakers coming out with hybrid models. But Mercedes-Benz is happy to be in the background as long as the company is making superior cars that the most discerning and distinguished car buyers will notice.

That’s exactly what MB has done with the 2010 S400 Hybrid. Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to put a next generation lithium-ion battery pack into one of its production hybrids. That gives the car more range than comparable hybrids on the market today.

In addition to that, the S400 is the first Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicle to get into showrooms. Along with the hybrid technology, the MB S-Class vehicles also have a new look with a refreshed grille, new headlight clusters and new bumpers to make it stand out from previous generations and other models. And besides a couple small badges, you wouldn’t know the S400 Hybrid is actually a hybrid unless you take a look under the hood. The S400 Hybrid includes a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a seven-speed automatic transmission along with an electric motor mounted between the two. The hybrid system “never operates in electric-only mode the way the one in the Toyota Prius does” and the electric motor helps the engine and lets it shut off when the car comes to a stop. That’s something other hybrids just don’t do.

Check out the innovative 2010 Mercedes S-Class S400 Hybrid at your local Mercedes dealer today!

Minivans don’t scream luxury, and a lot of families that could use the space aren’t eager to put down cash on a vehicle that says they’re staid and boring. The Mercedes R-Class R350 4Matic is anything but boring, with extraordinary luxury offerings, a sleek style, and the comfort and roominess that puts any minivan to shame for an optimal family vehicle. All-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmission put out a smooth driving performance, and the powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine will put other family cars to shame with 268 horsepower. Features like heated outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, maple wood trim, COMAND control interface, and alloy wheels make it a luxury to own indeed. BROWSE INVENTORY

A family vehicle has never been this luxurious.

Most families, when they find themselves needing room for a couple extra kids and a trunkful of equipment, go for a minivan or a station wagon. Unfortunately, along with that choice comes a whole boatload of stigma, and that’s not a lot of fun for many modern families who know that having kids doesn’t mean you stop appreciating the finer things in life.

So how to walk the line between beauty and practicality? Slide into a 2010 Mercedes R-Class R350 4Matic, and you’ll find it just isn’t a problem anymore.

Forget staid, boring old minivans. The luxury offerings of the Mercedes R-Class include one of the roomiest, most comfortable interiors you’ll ever find. Loading and unloading is a breeze with two extra-large rear doors, which allow for easy entry without grading down the style with sliding doors like a minivan.

You’ll find great materials in the interior, too, with leatherette upholstery, wood and alloy trim, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The bucket front seats, along with four rear seats make for a total of 6 people comfortably riding along. Both driver and passenger have 8-way power adjustable seats – the driver even gets adjustable lumbar support.

In the rear you’ll find roomy captain’s chairs and folding split-bench third-row seats that can make room for more cargo if necessary. The rear seats also recline, a handy feature for long road trips. Power outlets in front, rear and cargo make entertainment no trouble at all, even if you didn’t have the radio with in-dash 6-CD/DVD changer with MP3 Playback stereo and speed sensitive volume control. The auxiliary MP3 audio input and optional video monitor ensure that every vacation is a breeze.

The R350 gets its power from a 3.5 liter 268-hp V6 engine, and the all-wheel drive and 7-speed automatic transmission make for the sort of smoothly elegant driving experience that you’d expect from a Mercedes. The suspension contributes a good deal to the smooth ride, too, with four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bar, and self leveling suspension.

As for the driver, they’ll want for absolutely no convenience in this luxury family wagon. The R350 is pre-wired for phone and includes Bluetooth, a trip computer, rain sensing wipers, privacy glass, and incredibly comfortable seats.

Of course, every family vehicle has to have safety as a paramount concern, luxury vehicle or no. The R350 has you covered there with 4-wheel ABS, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, front, rear, and third row airbags, child safety locks, child seat anchors, and a post-collision safety system. Monitoring for the vehicle ensures that no unfortunate safety issue goes unchecked, so you can drive your children in style knowing their safety is taken care of, too.

For luxury and practicality in the perfect blend, the Mercedes R-Class R350 4Matic is ideal. Check yours out at Your Mercedes.

At first thought, you may think purchasing a Mercedes-Benz owned by Adolf Hitler is evil. But to Dmitry Lomakov, these cars are a rare yet prudent symbol of Russia’s dominance during the World War II era.

“They are symbols of Russia’s victory,” explains Lomakov. “For Russians,” he says, “the second world war isn’t a historical event. For us it happened yesterday.” Lomakov directs the Moscow museum which houses and displays three rare vehicles that were once owned by Hitler’s Nazi regime. The facility has the Mercedes-Benz 540K which was once owned by Joseph Goebbels, the Horch-853 limousine that Hermann Goering owned and Martin Boorman’s MB 320.

But an avid collector recently purchased the most notable Mercedes-Benz used during Hitler’s tirade – the MB 770K, which was once owned by the tyrannical dictator himself. It was part of the dictator’s official fleet of vehicles and he has even been photographed standing in the luxury vehicle while crowds saluted him.

The price that the anonymous Russian collector paid for the memorabilia was not released, but Lomakov knows who bought it and he probably knows the price the man paid for it. “He may have bought Hitler’s car out of patriotism. Or as an investment,” he explained.

You don’t have to be a collector to appreciate the beauty and the luxury offered with a Mercedes-Benz. Check your NJ area Mercedes dealers to get a great deal on a new Benz today!

Your Mercedes-Benz is a fine-tuned machine from one of the best auto manufacturers in the world. As such, it takes maintenance and TLC to keep it running smooth and at its optimal performance. So when a dashboard light on your Mercedes vehicles lights up, you want to get the problem taken care of right away. Here are some common dashboard warnings and what they are trying to tell you.

Brake Light
Some MB models have a dashboard light that alerts the driver when something is wrong with the brakes. If your parking brake is not on but the warning light is, the most common problem is low brake fluid.

Oil Light
If you see your oil light come on, it probably means you need to add oil to your Mercedes. Do this as soon as possible or you risk damaging the engine. If the light stays on after you add oil, there could be a leak in the oil pressure. Take it to a mechanic right away if this is the case.

Check Engine Light
The “check engine” light could refer to a number of problems with either your engine or the transmission. Sometimes it is as simple as a loose gas cap, but it’s best to get your Mercedes to a mechanic as soon as possible when this light comes to avoid further possible damage.

The summer driving season is over, but that does not mean that you have to stay home all weekend and hang out at the house. This is the perfect time to take a short road trip to see some of the beautiful color changes on the trees. Here are a few breathtaking scenic routes that you can take this weekend for fun and quality time.

• Massachusetts – Route 6A around Cape Cod
With thousands of trees along the ocean line and the beautiful homes along the way, Route 6A through Cape Cod is definitely a must-see this season. Stop over at one of the nice bed and breakfast facilities and make an entire weekend out of it. You won’t be disappointed.
• Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Take a drive in your Mercedes-Benz vehicles around this lake at this time of year and you will want to take hundreds of pictures. In addition to the colorful trees, there are some charming villages and communities that are inviting and reminiscent to a much simpler time. Take Route 3 to Route 25 and Routes 117 and 109 to see some of the most interesting parts of the drive.
• Ocean Drive, Rhode Island
See some of the most prestigious mansions in the region along Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. Ocean Drive also has impressive views of the majestic Atlantic Ocean and you can have a good old-fashioned picnic at Fort Adams State Park.

The end of summer does not have to mean the end of enjoying road trips. Get in your Mercedes and take a drive somewhere you’ve never been before!