Congratulations on your new car! Mercedes-Benz has a long-established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, luxury cars. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to care for and look after your Mercedes, right through from maintaining your new vehicle to finding the right insurance.
Looking After the Vehicle
Your new Mercedes will come with a detailed service schedule from the manufacturer, setting out what parts need to be checked and replaced and at what intervals. Routine maintenance ensures that your vehicle stays in prime condition throughout its life and can prevent serious issues from developing.
It’s critical, therefore, that you stick to your new car’s service schedule and that you take your car to an approved service centre, so you can be sure that the technicians working on your vehicle are Mercedes experts.
Keep it Clean
You may be surprised at the major issues which can arise from not keeping your new Mercedes car clean. People often mistakenly believe that regular car washing is a purely aesthetic choice, but cleaning your car can actually prolong its life.
Frequent washing will remove dirt and debris such as bird droppings and road salt that can be corrosive to your car’s paintwork. It isn’t just your car’s exterior you need to worry about either, checking inside of your car’s bonnet is also vital.
Having your engine air filter changed yearly prevents grime from entering your engine, and helps clean air circulate freely so that your engine can achieve peak performance. Similarly, regular oil changes will ensure that your engine is running properly, and prevent problems developing further down the line.
How often your engine oil needs replacing will depend on a number of factors, including your average mileage, your vehicle and the oil you use. It’s always best to be guided by your manufacturer’s recommendation, but expect this to be once or twice per year at a minimum.
Warranty & GAP Insurance
Another key way to look after your new vehicle is to make sure you have the right protection in place should anything go wrong. In addition to car insurance, which is a legal requirement in the UK, you should also arrange an extended warranty to cover any issues or faults that arise within a certain period of buying your new car.
Mercedes GAP insurance can provide financial protection in the event of your car being involved in an accident and being declared a write-off and will give you peace of mind that no matter what happens, your vehicle is fully covered.
