Nothing glides across the road quite like a Mercedes, but that trademark style and smooth travel doesn’t come by magic – These are precision machines that need to be maintained. At Loden Motorcars we are well aware of this fact, as we’ve been taking care of Mercedes and other fine German vehicles since 1977!
No matter how well engineered a vehicle might be, it’s still a machine and machines have parts that can wear down over time. Then, of course, you have to factor in the occasional fender bender as these things can and DO happen.
At Louden Motorcars, we provide full-service repair for Mercedes vehicles each and every day, and here are a few examples of some common problems that we see all the time:
Regular preventative maintenance is your best way to protect your investment and to ensure that your Mercedes is always running at its best. By getting the manufacturer-recommended checks exactly when you’re supposed to, you can help to keep the worst problems at bay and maximize your mileage with your Mercedes.
Actually, yes. If you have a mechanical inclination, with the exception of a handful of older Mercedes Benz models, most of the older Mercedes vehicles are fairly easy to fix on your own. Mind you, you wouldn’t want to do this with the more modern Mercedes unless you’ve had some specialized training, but if you have a good grounding as a mechanic the older models are very accessible.
Typically, the lifespan of a Mercedes is going to be around 10 years, or 150,000 miles. That said, with proper care, some last as long as 250,000 miles – approximately 17 years! A lot is going to depend on how you use it and how often you use it, but with proper care you can enjoy your Mercedes well into the foreseeable future.
Hydraulic engine mount issues are one of the most common problems that you’ll run into with Mercedes vehicles. Filled with hydraulic fluid, the rubber mounts help to keep the engine quiet, but when they become compromised then the fluid leaks and you’ve definitely got a problem on your hands.
Thankfully, with regular preventative maintenance this is something that should be noticed pretty quickly, but too often that smooth, gliding ride leads many owners to think that they don’t need to visit the shop anytime soon. That’s why it’s a good idea to always get regular preventative maintenance at the manufacturer’s recommended schedule – That’s how you keep your Mercedes at its best!
At Louden Motorcars of Dallas, Texas, we can help to make sure that your Mercedes is kept in tip-top shape by providing these checks, with an eye for known issues with your specific model to help prevent problems down the line.
While a generalist mechanic might be able to help you with some basic repair or maintenance, there’s no substitute for actual experience with Mercedes Benz and we bring over 40 years of that to the table.
Come and see the difference that this can make in the time and money you’ll save by going with an expert. You’ll never feel like a number at Louden Motorcars and you can be confident that both you and your Mercedes will be getting our very best!
Louden Motorcar Services, Inc.
11454 Reeder Road, Dallas, TX 75229
Mon To Fri: 07:30 AM – 05:30 PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
Call today for an appointment: 972-241-6326
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