October Service Incentives

First Responder and Military Discount

• Take 10% off* 

Routine Maintenance Specials  

• Save up to 30% off*

Contactless Service Available   

• We disinfect every vehicle with a $90 commercial disinfectant that is 100% harmless and sanitizes your vehicle at NO CHARGE with every service.

Fall Special  

• Get for only $99*
• Includes: rotate and balance tires, perform a complimentary multi-point inspection (check fluids, brakes, wipers, lights, suspension components)

*All Specials Expire 10/31/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.

Calling all Mercedes-Benz drivers! Have you started checking off your fall maintenance yet? No? Not sure where to start? No problem! In this week’s blog, we are bringing you your ultimate fall maintenance checklist! That means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and giving your ride the TLC it deserves. With September nearly out the door, we are inching closer to winter, and you want to make sure your Mercedes-Benz is in shape to take on whatever winter might throw at it. Use the checklist below to see what your vehicle needs, and be sure to schedule your service appointment with the professionals right here at Mercedes-Benz of Danbury! We can’t wait to see you soon!

Fall Car Checklist:

Short-Term Check-Ups

1. Check oil and coolant levels
2. Replace air filters
3. Make sure your vehicle’s tires are filled to the recommended pressure level 
4. Check Tread depth and make sure it is thick enough to make it through the winter
5. Check all of your lights, this includes headlights, turn signals, brake, and parking lights
6. Oil and filter replacement 
7. Rotate your tires 
8. Waz vehicle to protect exterior paint from cracking in winter weather

Long-Term Check-Ups:

1. Transmission fluid level
2. Transfer case fluid
3. Inspect shocks and struts
4. Coolant fluid exchange
5. Check spark plug
6. Serpentine belt
7. Front and/or rear differential

Season Check-Ups:

1. Replace windshield wipers
2. Battery performance check
3. Change Tires
4. Check coolant levels

Mercedes-Benz of Danbury September Offers

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $459/mo for 36 months*

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $499/mo for 36 months*

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $449/mo for 36 months*

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $399/mo for 36 months*

*All Specials Expire 9/30/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.

September Service Incentives

First Responder and Military Discount

• Take 10% off* 

Routine Maintenance Specials  

• Save up to 30% off*

Contactless Service Available   

• We disinfect every vehicle with a $90 commercial disinfectant that is 100% harmless and sanitizes your vehicle at NO CHARGE with every service.

Wiper Special  

• Take $25 off* with annual maintenance

Sprinter/Van Brake Special  

• Save 10% off*

*All Specials Expire 9/30/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.

But for those of you who like getting your hands a little dirty, this week we have a ‘ready for winter’ checklist to help get you started on your fall maintenance…or at least have you schedule an appointment to get these services done! So take a peek below and be sure to stop into Loughead Mercedes-Benz of Danbury this month for all of your fall maintenance needs!

Battery Power: 

• Making sure your battery is fresh is important. The experts say you should change your battery every 3 years, though you could get away with 5 depending on how much you drive…If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t remember the last time I changed my battery,” it might be time to do so. 
• Make sure the cables are not loose. With the engine off, see if the cables can slip free from the nodes. Don’t yank, but be firm.
• Check for corrosion, a white powder that forms around the nodes or clamps of your battery. You can clean this off using baking soda, water, and a toothbrush. 

Fill your Fluids:

• It might cost you a little bit more but invest in a “winter blend” type of windshield wiper fluid. These tend to have more alcohol in them and less water so the chance of freezing is less. 
• If your windshield washer fluid tank hasn’t been flushed in a few years then it could use it! Be sure not to mix colors; most antifreeze is green, blue, or yellow, but be sure not to mix colors.
• Checking your vehicle’s oil is important. If you have not had an oil change in a long time, it might be time for one.

Additional Preventative Measures: 

• Buy an emergency kit with cables, a first aid kit, flares, a battery-powered air compressor, and other things that can prevent a minor inconvenience from becoming a major problem.
• Check the clarity of all your lights. 
• Keeping the gas tank at half-filled can help prevent a fuel line freeze; so can that fuel-line antifreeze mentioned earlier.
• Tire pressure is important in the snow, be sure that your vehicle’s tires are to the correct PSI.

Okay, now that we have that covered, this week’s blog is dedicated to safety behind the wheel of your Mercedes-Benz. We all know Mercedes-Benz vehicles have unbelievable power, but safety is our number one priority. With summer quickly coming to an end, we get ready to welcome September and the months ahead. This means we are heading into hurricane season/fall. And even though hurricanes might not affect us up here in Connecticut, that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t get some pretty heavy rainstorms. So take a peek below and learn more about some tips and tricks on driving in heavy rain, so you can keep you and your passengers safer behind the wheel!

Driving in heavy rain:

• Turn your headlights on – the Highway Code says you must use them when visibility is seriously reduced 
• Use fog lights if you like, but switch them off when visibility improves.
• Leave twice as much space between you and the car in front – it takes longer to stop in the wet.
• If your steering feels light due to hydroplaning, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.
• If you break down don’t prop the bonnet open while you wait. Rain-soaked electrics can make it harder to start the engine.

Driving during floods and standing water

• Try to avoid standing water if you can.
• Don’t drive into flood water that’s moving or more than 4 inches deep. Let approaching cars pass first if you are unsure of the depth
• Drive slowly and steadily so you don’t make a bow wave.
• Test your brakes as soon as you can afterward. Water can have a damaging effect on brakes, make sure they are working properly before you continue to drive 
• Fast-moving water is very powerful: if strong enough your car could be swept away. Find an alternate route if the water is moving too fast to pass-through

Watch out for:

• Look out for slip and trip hazards like curbs under the water.
• Manhole covers can get lifted and moved.
• Water levels can change quickly

Call Ahead – it’s a great idea to call ahead to either schedule a test drive with our team or to ensure that the vehicle you were hoping to test drive is still available at the dealership.

Before You Drive –  before heading out for the test drive, take a few minutes to go over the features on the inside and check out the interior cabin. Having a list of features you were hoping for as a checklist can help greatly here. Take a look under the hood, in the trunk, the backseat – can you picture yourself in this vehicle? The available features are important to understand before moving further in the test drive. 

Drive Your Normal Route – most often, people don’t test drive the vehicle on their current route or roads they travel most often. This is important because it can help you get a feel for how the vehicle will perform on your most traveled routes. Be sure to test the brakes and accelerate gently up to speed a few times to test the driveline. We’re testing how the vehicle shifts. Does it feel smooth and natural? 

Around The Tires – once you arrive back, be sure to spend some time look at the tires and wheels that are currently on the vehicle. Are the inner and outer sidewalls smooth and free of any damage, scuffed or ripped? Do the tires have good tread or what’s their rating? 

Mercedes-Benz of Danbury August Offers

2021 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $459/mo for 36 months*

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $499/mo for 36 months*

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC®

• Lease for only $449/mo for 36 months*

*All Specials Expire 8/31/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.

August is officially here, which means there are only a couple more weeks of road trip season! Before you hit the road for some well-deserved fun in the sun, it might be a good idea to schedule a service appointment here a Mercedes-Benz of Danbury to get your Mercedes-Benz back into tip-top shape. Lucky for you, it’s a new month which means we have brand new service offers just for you! Take a few minutes to browse our new offers below, then head over to our service offers page to claim yours now. Once you’ve found the deal for you, schedule a service appointment and head into Mercedes-Benz of Danbury today!

August Service Incentives

First Responder and Military Discount

• Take 15% off* 

Routine Maintenance Specials  

• Save up to 30% off*

Contactless Service Available   

• We disinfect every vehicle with a $90 commercial disinfectant that is 100% harmless and sanitizes your vehicle at NO CHARGE with every service.

Alignment Special  

• Save $50 on alignment* with purchase of 2 or more tires

Sprinter/Van Brake Special  

• Save $75 per axle*

*All Specials Expire 8/31/2021. See Our Specials Page For Information.

August is just a couple of days away, and it seems like summer is escaping us! Before we know it the kids will be back to school, so now is the time to get your family road trip if you haven’t done so yet. We know packing up the car can be difficult and forgetting things is not unheard of. So this week we want to help you with your packing list, but you won’t find your toothbrush in the list below. In fact, our list for your road trip safety kit so you can have peace of mind when you hit the road, even if you run into issues down the road. So go ahead, take a peek and get your safety kit ready before you hit the road. And if you find your Mercedes-Benz needs service before you hit the road, leave it to the professionals here at Mercedes-Benz of Danbury and schedule your service appointment online now!

What to Pack in You Kit:

• First aid (For more minor accidents)
  • Band-Aids
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Antiseptic.
  • Antibiotic ointment.
  • Bug spray.
  • Aspirin (or similar).
  • Cotton balls.
  • Gauze pads.
  • Tweezers.
  • Bandana.
  • Ace bandage.

*This one might be best kept inside the vehicle in a place like the glove compartment*

• Fire extinguisher (For more serious accidents)
  • Choose a smaller one that is easy to store
• Jumper cables.
• Rain ponchos.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Scent-free baby wipes.
• Drinking water and non-perishable snacks.
• Multipurpose tool.
• Cell Phone Charger

Weather based items:

•  Ice scraper.
• Cat litter for slick roads.
• Small battery-powered fan.
• Blankets and/or warm clothing.

Fluids to keep in your car: 

•  Oil
•  Antifreeze
• Brake fluids

Now that you’ve got all the information you need to hit the road safely, it’s important to ask yourself if your vehicle is in shape to get you where you want to go, or if it’s time for an upgrade. If you want to join the Mercedes-Benz family, stop into Mercedes-Benz of Danbury and allow our team to help you find the perfect Mercedes-Benz for your family!