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2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560: Luxury Sedan with Stunning Body

June 20th, 2018 by

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 is a luxurious sedan that has a full-size body. This elegant model has a sophisticated exterior design that incorporates modern elements of German styling. All of the exterior lights in the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 are powered by LED technology. The daytime running lights (DRLs) have triple bands that significantly…

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Jump-Starting With a Mercedes-Benz

May 30th, 2018 by

Can I use my Mercedes-Benz to jump-start another car? Can I use a car to jump-start a van? Yes, you can use most vehicles to jump-start each other! To learn how to jump-start another car or how to jump-start a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, read the directions on how to properly jump-start a car by Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines’s service…

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Avoiding a Tire Blowout: Simple Yet Effective Guide

May 18th, 2018 by

In order to reduce the chances of having a tire blowout while you are traveling on the road, you’ll want to follow these simple yet effective tips. If the tire monitoring system or your tire gauge show low pressure in one or more tires, get it addressed now. The longer you drive with under-inflated tires,…

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Repair Your Headlights

April 30th, 2018 by

Headlights are for your benefit as well as the benefit of everyone sharing the road with you. If you have a headlight out, it’s going to cause visibility problems in the rain and when it’s dark. Plus, you can be ticketed if you’re caught with a headlight out. You don’t want to encounter these kinds…

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Clean Air is Important for You and for Your Vehicle

April 23rd, 2018 by

Air filters are designed to clean circulating air by removing particles and other contaminants from the air before it passes to important engine components or into the air the vehicle passengers are breathing. If these filters are clogged or compromised, then damage to the engine may occur, and we will suffer from air quality issues…

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Motor Oil Myths – Know the Truth

March 30th, 2018 by

Changing your vehicle’s motor oil is probably the most common maintenance performed, yet we often get it wrong. If you’ve been hearing different advice, stop at Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines and let our service techs steer you in the right direction. Although scheduling an oil change or doing it yourself sounds so simple, many drivers…

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How to Know if Your Ignition Needs to be Serviced

March 20th, 2018 by

You need your ignition to be working correctly so that you can start up your car and get on your way. If it is not working as it should, you will have trouble getting where you need to go. If your car starts to smoke when you attempt to start it up, you may be…

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Check Your Tires Before You Head Out

February 26th, 2018 by

Being that they are the only actual part of your vehicle which actually makes contact with the ground, making sure that your tires are in good condition should be high on your to-do list. Tires in good condition increase vehicle performance and add to the plus column of safety measures. Sufficient tread on a tire…

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How Does Extreme Weather Affect Car Batteries?

February 16th, 2018 by

It’s difficult to enjoy the beauty of a winter or summer day when your car’s battery won’t provide the juice to get you where you’re going. With proper battery maintenance, your vehicle should get you to your destination every day. The cold weather causes engine oil to thicken, and as a result, the battery and…

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Selecting a Spare Tire: Compact or Full-Size?

January 30th, 2018 by
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No one likes being stranded with a flat tire in Clive. While Mercedes-Benz offers Roadside Assistance, if you find yourself with a flat, you’ll be grateful to have a spare tire with you. While industry manufacturers typically include a spare tire as a courtesy to new drivers, sometimes you’ll be stuck with a compact tire…

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