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Many people prepare for the spring by cleaning out their homes. It is just as important for you to make sure that you clean out your vehicle. You should wash and wax your vehicle. Washing the car will remove the dirt and grime that has built up on it. A good cleaning will also protect the exterior. Waxing your car after you wash it will give your vehicle a nice shine.

Now is also a great time to take your vehicle to a technician. The technician will make sure that’s the winter weather has not done damage to your…

You don’t have to be an expert to protect your car from salt corrosion. With simple car care routine, you can easily prevent salt corrosion from your car.

1. Take time to wash your car every week. Regularly washing the car removes road salt, grime, and dirt. This reduces chances of corrosion and rust.

2. Make sure the temperatures are 40 degrees Fahrenheit or more when washing the car to ensure that it completely dries before the temperatures fall again.

3. Lubricate the hinges, locks, and doors after washing the car. Open and close the doors and trunk multiple…

You never know what you may encounter while you are on the road. The best way to prepare is to have a winter survival kit. Water is something that you need to have in a winter survival kit. Dehydration is a risk that you run into when you are stranded on the road. Make sure that you replace the water every few months because it may be subject to extreme temperatures.

A blanket is another thing that you need to have in your kit. Your blanket can help you stay warm until you get the help that you need. 

It's happened to all of us at some point in our lives. You're driving down the road and you see something out of the corner of your eye: a car coming straight for you! Your heart starts pounding, your hands start shaking, and it feels like there is no way out. It's natural to panic when faced with this situation, but what should you do? The best thing that someone can do in this situation is stay calm and call 9-1-1 immediately.

The easiest thing that you can do is to remain calm and call 9-1-1 right…

There are many things that you have to do in order to prepare to go back to school. Getting your car serviced should be a part of your back-to-school agenda. You should have your tires checked. If your tires do not have enough tread, then they are more likely to blow out. You should also get an oil change. Oil change requirements can vary. It is a good idea to check the owner's manual before you get your oil changed. However, if you cannot remember when you last had your oil changed, then it is time for you to…

A fun adventure during the fall season is looking at the leaves before the fall off the trees. When you begin planning your trip in Fort Wayne, think about the number of miles that you can cover as you don't want to be too tired while driving. Make sure you pack a few things for fall weather including a jacket, an umbrella, and a blanket if your plan on traveling at night as it could get chilly.

Consider printing a map of the area where you want to view leaves so that you're not traveling on roads that…

In Fort Wayne, your windshield wiper blades are an important part of your vehicle. Do you keep an eye on them to ensure they are functioning properly? Here are some of the things the team at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Wayne wants you to remember.

Wiper blades deteriorate for many reasons, including the UV rays from the sun. Over time, they do not make contact with your windshield the way that they need to. The result? Smears and streaks that actually impair your vision instead of improving it.

How often you need to replace your wiper blades will depend on many…

Have you ever had a car breakdown in Fort Wayne and needed something to get back on the road, but it wasn't available? It could be something as simple as engine coolant or a set of jumper cables. Or perhaps it was something major that required emergency flares. All of these items have one thing in common. They all belong in a roadside emergency kit. Do you have one?

To put your roadside emergency kit together, Mercedes-Benz of Fort Wayne recommends using a crate or small storage bin to begin adding items. In addition to the above essential items…

Just how important is the often misunderstood transfer case? If you drive a car, truck or van that includes either all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, then your ride almost certainly includes a transfer case as well. Without that component, it would be simply impossible for power to be transferred to the appropriate portion of your car, van or truck.

What, exactly, happens when your transfer case does its jobs? It starts by taking your vehicle's transmission's power and then sending it through your trusty drive shafts, which results in it ending up at the rear and front axles…

The electrical system in your car, van or truck needs to be tested frequently, and the most important component of this automotive electrical system is, of course, the vehicle's battery. How, though, can you test this component? Many service centers, like the one at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Wayne offer simple automotive battery tests, but you can also attempt these battery tests at home.

A multimeter will be a valuable tool when it comes to testing the charge of your automotive batteries. With a full charge, the measurement should be at least 12.6 volts. If the motor is running…