October Car Care: Maintaining Your Cars Lights

Poor visibility of the road is one of the most common causes of car accidents. Having good quality wipers is crucial to your overall safety when driving. Whether or not you live in an area that experiences a lot of rain or snow, it is important to maintain your wipers throughout the year. Your vehicles wipers will get worn out over time, even if you don’t use them that often. It is recommended to change your windshield wiper blades every six months. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown we compiled a small list of helpful tips for your windshield wiper blades. Inspect Them at Home Inspect your wiper blades to see if any pieces of the rubber is chipped or broken. You can do this by lifting each windshield wiper arm off the glass and running your finger along the rubber edge. If your blades seem to be in good condition but aren’t cleaning properly, you can clean them by using windshield washer fluid or glass cleaner with a damp rag. Clean off any debris that is on the rubber and the area of the windshield where the wiper blades sit. Replace Your Wipers Be sure to always replace your wipers blades as a pair. If one blade is worn out, the other blade will soon be worn out too. You do not want to wear one blade out quicker than usual by making it do more work than the other. Buying New Windshield Wiper Blades Remember that all windshields are built differently. When buying new wipers, you should know the year, make, and model of your vehicle. You should also measure your existing blades to make sure you are buying the right size. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we recommend seeing a professional. With a Parts Center located in our dealership that is stocked with the best quality Mercedes-Benz parts, we will help you find the best fit windshield wiper blades. Whether you need an oil change for your GLS 450 or a tire alignment for your AMG GLC 43, our highly trained team will gladly help. Schedule a service online or contact us today! We look forward to seeing you at our Mercedes-Benz dealership located at 630 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Your car’s coolant/antifreeze is the most important fluid underneath the hood of your vehicle. Serious damage can be done to your vehicle if your coolant/antifreeze is running low. What does coolant/antifreeze do? Coolant/antifreeze circulates throughout the engine, maintaining the temperature of the engine to prevent it from overheating. Depending on the model and year of your car, you may experience an automatic engine cut-off if it is running low. However, if your car is not equipped with this feature, you may damage or even destroy certain parts of your vehicle. Warning signs of low or no coolant/antifreeze: Dashboard warning light: When coolant/antifreeze is low, your vehicle may notify you on its dashboard. However, not all cars are equipped with this feature. Rising temperature gauge: A rising temperature gauge may be due to an increase in your engine’s temperature. Automatic engine cut-off: Most modern cars are equipped with an automatic engine cut-off feature. When coolant is low, your engine will start to heat up. The feature will automatically shut off to prevent damaging the engine. Once your engine cools down, you will be able to drive your car again. Poor fuel economy: If you notice your car is burning through gas a lot quicker than usual, this may be due to a lack of coolant/antifreeze. At the right temperature, your car engine will burn fuel efficiently. When the temperature of your engine changes, it does not burn fuel efficiently. Internal heating system not working properly: If your heater is blowing constant hot air or not working at all, a larger problem may reside underneath your vehicle’s hood due to a lack of coolant/antifreeze. Distinct sweet smell: Coolant/antifreeze has a very unique sweet smell. If your vehicle’s coolant/antifreeze leaks, you may notice a sweet smell arise in your vehicle’s cabin. If you are unsure about the status of your vehicle’s coolant/antifreeze, bring your car in for a service at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown! Our highly trained team at our Service Center will gladly help you and provide you with the service you need to ensure you that your car is ready for the winter season. Whether it be a tire replacement, oil change, or even just an inspection, our team is here to help. Be sure to check out our service specials and parts specials! Contact us or visit us today at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown located at 630 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY! We look forward to seeing you!

When you get behind the wheel of your Competition Mercedes-Benz vehicle, it's easy to lose track of your miles, but there's no need to cut your adventure short! Mercedes-Benz offers you the opportunity to customize the mileage within your lease, so you can choose from the Ultra Low Mileage lease with 7,500 miles annually to 20,000 miles annually in total with the high mileage option, based on whatever suits your needs! With leasing, there's no hassle with trading-in or selling your vehicle. We take on the risk of resale value at the end of the lease and provide you with an option to purchase your leased vehicle. Through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you can buy extra mileage and it will spread the dollar amount into your remaining monthly payments. Leasing is a low-cost way of driving a Mercedes-Benz. You only pay for the portion of the vehicle you use and you may even be able to get some tax advantages out of leasing if your vehicle is for business purposes (consult your tax advisor). At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we strive to provide the best for our client's whether you come to visit us to pick out your new car or to get your car serviced. Call or visit us today for any other questions you may have! 630 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 (631) 265-2204.