Category Archives: Tips/Tricks

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5 Tips for Driving in a Dust Storm in Arizona

Arizona is filled with beautiful weather, high temperatures and sunny days. We never have to worry about snowstorms or hurricanes, but we do have to be aware of the possibility of dust storms. Dust storms are strong winds filled with dense blinding dust. They most often occur in the summer months of the year. Today we’re going to help you stay prepared by going through five tips for driving in a dust storm here in Arizona.

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Side view of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE43 SUV

Which Mercedes-Benz models have Apple CarPlay?

Over the past few years, technology features like Apple CarPlay have become more and more popular. Apple CarPlay isn’t just a feature that provides entertainment, but it also helps you stay connected and safe while on the road. The real challenge is figuring out which vehicles are available with this helpful feature. Today we’re going to help by taking a look at what Mercedes-Benz models are available with Apple CarPlay.

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Side view of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

Benefits of Owning a Convertible

Once the weather starts to get consistently warmer, many drivers think about how great it would be to take long drives in a Mercedes-Benz convertible. Some drivers, however, aren’t sure whether or not they should make that commitment. Today we’re going to help by taking a look at some benefits of owning a convertible. This vehicle type has a lot more going on than just being stylish.

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How to be a Greener Driver

With Earth Day coming up this month, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and overall live a greener life. One area that most people can easily change is their driving habits. Today we’re going to take a look at a few ways that you can be a greener driver, without trading in your vehicle for hybrid.

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How often should you really get a tire rotation?

As a car owner, it’s important to stay on top of maintenance and repairs to keep your vehicle running at its best. Some smaller maintenance requirements like tire rotations, might seem unnecessary, but it is actually very important to the life of your vehicle and its tires. Today we’re going to look at why vehicles need tire rotations and how often you really need them.

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Back view of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE class

Benefits of Buying a Pre-owned Luxury Vehicle

When you are searching for a new vehicle you will have many decisions to make. Two of the first decisions you will have to make is choosing between a luxury or mainstream model and picking between a new and used vehicle. These two decisions are difficult, but they must be made before you start seriously shopping for your next vehicle. Today we’re going to help you make these decisions by taking a look at some benefits of buying a pre-owned luxury vehicle.

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2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Sedan

2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Sedan Uses Only The Cylinders It Needs

What Is Mercedes-Benz AMG® Cylinder Management System?

Making vehicles more efficient while also making them more powerful is a trick that we will never understand. Yet somehow, Mercedes-Benz keeps surprising us with new technologies and updated specifications that make us question reality. What is life? One of the latest tricks to come out of the Mercedes-Benz factory is the AMG® Cylinder Management System, to be available for the second time (SLK55) with the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Sedan. What exactly is Mercedes-AMG® Cylinder Management System? Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 smart fortwo

Silent But Deadly (Not Really)

What Is the smart fortwo electric drive Sound Generator?

As technology advances, more and more benefits arise from electric cars. They are now cheaper to build, they travel further distances, and, for the sake of this article, they are peacefully quiet. Almost completely silent even. While this is definitely a cause for celebration to those in big cities that can’t get away from the sound of traffic even in the middle of the night, but there are other side effects associated with transitioning to the electric car. Read the rest of this entry >>