Dealing with a malfunctioning vacuum door lock can be worrisome for Mercedes owners, but with the right knowledge and approach, it can be resolved effectively. Most Mercedes owners do not know the causes of the problem therefore, finding a solution would be more difficult. No matter what might be causing the malfunction, rest assured that you can always restore the functionality of your vehicle’s door lock if you take your vehicle to a reliable auto mechanic. Before we look at solutions, let’s go in-depth to understand what the vacuum door lock is and the cause of its malfunction. Understandin ..read more

Meet Alvin: Alvin lives in Apex NC and his wife drives a Mercedes Benz C320 4MATIC. Alvin recently brought their Mercedes Benz into Peak Auto for a Check Engine Light Diagnosis. Check engine light diagnosis does not mean reading a P code and throwing a part at the car. A true diagnosis will include checking codes, testing systems, testing parts, and in this case applying pressurized smoke to the EVAP system to check for a physical leak. Alvin’s wife’s Mercedes Benz C320 4MATIC had an EVAP code. An EVAP code is related to the evaporative emissions of every modern vehicle. The EVAP sys ..read more

The transmission 13-pin connector in a Mercedes is used to connect the transmission to the engine. This connector is located on the side of the transmission, and it consists of 13 pins that match up with the corresponding holes in the engine. In order for the transmission to function properly, all of these pins must be properly aligned. If even one of them is out of place, it can cause problems with the transmission. That’s why it’s important to make sure that this connector is properly installed before driving your Mercedes. Mercedes owners who drive models with the 722.6 transmission may be ..read more

Yes, brakes, brakes, brakes! Are good, good, good! But how do you know if you have good brakes. Manufacturers spend a great deal of time working with their brake, or friction, vendors/manufacturers. Yes, car makers do not make their own brakes. Textar, Brembo, AC Delco, Akebono, and Zimmerman are a few to name. These brake manufacturers make and supplied brakes for car, SUV, and Minivans. They are OE or OEM manufacturers. It is  a complicated process to determine the right size, shape, and material of brake pads in order to match up with the high demands of today’s aut ..read more