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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Timing belts are an essential component in an internal combustion engine. The timing belt coordinates the crankshaft with the camshaft. While the crankshaft operates the up and down movement of the pistons, the camshaft controls the opening and closing of both the intake and the exhaust valves. The valves open into the combustion chamber. The…
When it comes to motor oil, there is little doubt that synthetic oil is the top of the line. Synthetic oil is formulated from specially chosen chemicals in a scientific laboratory to be the best quality motor lubricant possible. While conventional oil will still get the job done in most cases, it will not hold…
Many people are not aware that there are wiper blades that have been specifically designed for use in the winter. There are and they are very useful to have. They are designed to perform in the snow and ice and even the colder temperatures. They are more durable and have a shell that prevents ice…
