Mercedes Benz - Synonymous With Class

From the 3-wheeled Benz motor car revealed to the world in 1886 to the 1931 Mercedes-Benz 170, touted the first car of excellence, Mercedes-Benz has stood for the ultimate in luxury. The 1950's 300 SL Gullwing, called the world's first "supercar" and the 220 sedan with a crumple-zone safety are both coveted classics today by collectors of used Mercedes-Benz or pre-owned vehicles, and Mercedes-Benz has maintained its brand as the epitome of automotive opulence.

The 1963 600 Limousine, with V8 engine and 300HP, and the 300 SEL-Class that boasted speeds of zero to sixty in seven seconds were classified as safe, quick luxury cars. The 1970 S-Class opulent sedan introduced the first anti-lock brakes. 1980 brought the first airbags and traction control with the E-class 190. All of these models from 1950 through 1970 are coveted used Mercedes-Benz if classic car buyers can find them.

Mercedes Benz - Maintaining Your Warranty

Do you know exactly what your Mercedes Benz warranty covers? Do you know the procedure for finding a problem with your vehicle? While you may not want to read the entire owner's manual, there is a lot of important information that needs to be considered. Today, the manufacturer covers all vehicles with a 50,000-mile/ 4-year warranty. During this time, if something goes wrong that is determined to be a defect in the materials or the workmanship, the manufacturer will cover the cost of the repairs.

Regular Maintenance

One of the stipulations of your Mercedes Benz warranty is that you keep up with all of the vehicle's maintenance. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections need to be handled. The best way to ensure that your warranty remains intact is to have all of these services performed at an authorized dealer. They will keep track of all the appointments. When something does go wrong, they can look through the system and see that you have taken care of you responsibilities as an owner.