Fields Motorcars’ Test Driving Checklist

 

When it comes to buying a new vehicle, few things are more important than the test drive. Yes, test driving is fun—especially when it comes to new and pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles—but it also is a time for the customers to acquire a good deal of knowledge about the car itself before determining whether it’s worth purchasing.

Knowing this, we have assembled this list of test driving tips to make sure you get…

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Makes Off-Roading Easy

 

While there are several vehicles in the current Mercedes-Benz lineup worthy of widespread praise, few of them get as much love as the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Perhaps it is because it boasts one of the most unique profiles of any Mercedes-Benz SUV sold here at Fields Motorcars, but more likely that love comes from its ability to do all kinds of impressive things off-road.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, known colloquially as “The G-Wagen,” looks quite…

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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pushing Autonomy

 

About 30 or 40 years ago, when a good chunk of today’s adults were children, the future of cars seemed like it would involve sky highways and vehicles that floated through the air with jets shooting out the rear exhaust like spaceships. That, of course, has not come to fruition and likely never will, but what we have instead is autonomous vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is, naturally, at the forefront of the movement toward self-driving autos…

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Why Gap Insurance Matters

 

Every state differs in its approach to minimum automotive insurance, but gap insurance is not typically included among those minimum requirements. Knowing that it’s going to cost you a little extra on the front end, is gap insurance a worthwhile purchase for Plant City, FL customers when buying a new or pre-owned Mercedes-Benz automobile?

It is important to first understand what gap insurance is. When you finance your vehicle, especially over longer periods like…

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2019 Car Resolutions

 

Now that the calendar has officially rolled over to 2019, the time is ripe for making New Year’s Resolutions. While most Fields Motorcars customers devote most of their resolution-making attention to personal resolutions like weight loss or professional goals, the fact is that your car could benefit from a resolution or two as well.

The following are a few New Years Resolutions you should make for your vehicle this coming calendar year:

#1 Follow…

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Choosing Between V6 and Four-Cylinder Engines

 

While the auto industry absolutely is turning to more electric, electric hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains, the overwhelming majority of vehicles that car dealerships sell these days have a four-cylinder engine or V6 under the hood. Not all Fields Motorcars customers understand exactly what that means, since each engine type has its fair share of advantages. There is no right or wrong answer; it truly is a matter of preference.

Knowing…

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Mercedes-Benz Holiday Gift Guide

 

With the holidays in full swing, time is winding down to find the perfect gift for that Mercedes-Benz car fan in your life, but luckily the Mercedes-Benz Christmas Stars Selection exists to help you fill their stockings with gifts they’ll love. Some of the highlights of this year’s collection includes the following:

  • Mercedes-Benz wristwatches – There are a variety from which to choose, but the “Classic Lady Silver” is arguably the loveliest, with its silver-colored Roman numerals…
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Mercedes-Benz Improving Pedestrian Safety with Autonomous Cars

Autonomous vehicles are completely changing the way people interact with cars, and they have been for some years now. However, how those autonomous vehicles interact with pedestrians has to date been relatively unchartered territory. Yes, the people inside the vehicle are typically quite safe while a self-driving model is doing its thing, but what about the people outside of the car? What about them?

Well, Lakeland Mercedes-Benz fans will be happy to know that their…

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2020 Mercedes-Benz Car Debuts at L.A. Auto Show

 

On the one hand, the L.A. Auto Show is the last major auto show of the calendar year, which means in some ways it is our last chance to get a look at new 2019 Mercedes-Benz luxury cars and SUVs coming down the pipeline. But on the other hand, it also marks the start of the winter auto show season. Detroit and Chicago aren’t too far away.

This year, Mercedes-Benz used the L…

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Mercedes-Benz Planning A-Class Entry-Level Sedan

 

In many ways, the Mercedes-Benz CLA was a revolutionary vehicle for the brand, as it found a way to package all the brand’s renowned luxury and gorgeous design language into a vehicle that new customers may not have been able to afford previously. In other words, it completely changed the way that entry-level luxury car customers viewed their abilities to afford a Mercedes-Benz automobile, and the strong sales for the model have proven just…

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