Mercedes-Benz
of Danbury

Jan 2, 2020
 

Happy New Year! It’s a new year and that means it’s time for a new you, or at least it’s time to make some helpful changes. But if you’re not into hitting the gym or counting calories, we have some resolutions that you can get behind without breaking a sweat. In fact, these resolutions aren’t even for you, they’re for your Mercedes-Benz! So take a peek below and see how you can be a better car owner in 2020! Oh, and if you think it’s time to slip behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz, be sure to browse our new inventory NOW!

  1. Don’t Neglect Car Maintenance
  • If you didn’t keep up with your regular car maintenance in 2019,  your first new year’s resolution should be to call your mechanic! Yes, I know keeping up with car maintenance can be a pain, but when you don’t keep up with it bigger problems can arise. And it isn’t cheap.
  • Schedule a service appointment today or stop in to Mercedes-Benz of Danbury today for your service needs! 
  1. Learn To Do Basic Maintenance Yourself
  • 2020 is the year of DIY and if you’re tired scheduling maintenance and spending money on service, there is no better time than now to make it a new year’s resolution to learn how to do it yourself!
  • Start with something small, like learning to replace your windshield wipers. It usually needs to be done twice a year and is important for road safety. It’s an easy goal for the new year to accomplish quickly.
  1. End Distracted Driving
  • According to the DMV, on average 9 people are killed by distracted driving every day. Most people think that distracted driving means texting and driving but it actually refers to anything that can take your full attention away from the road. This includes reaching for something, changing the music, using an app, checking your GPS or map, taking a photo, checking email or posting to social media, eating and drinking, and even putting on makeup/grooming
  • Make this resolution to drive less distracted to keep you and others on the road safer.
  1. Keep Your Car Clean
  • For some of you keeping your car clean comes naturally, but for the rest of us, it is a daily challenge. If your car is a mess going into the new year learn how to declutter your car and prevent future clutter.
    • First, remove everything from your car that you do not need.
    • Second, organize those important papers in your car and rid of the papers you don’t need. Throw out old receipts, coupons, and other miscellaneous papers. Then find the important documents like your registration, insurance, and owner’s manual and put them in a safe spot.
    • Third, give your car a deep clean after you’ve decluttered it. Vacuum the seats and floor, wipe down windows, and take it through a car wash.