Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tapes

Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tapes

In June 2004, Mercedes-Benz launched Mixed Tape, a free compilation of “the latest artists and new talents” handpicked for the Mercedes-Benz driving experience. For eleven years, the Mixed Tapes would be released every eight weeks for free on Soundcloud, iTunes and eventually Spotify. Then, on 11 August 2015, Mercedes-Benz announced that day’s hour of music would be the company’s last. (more…)

Mercedes-Benz X Class Ute

Mercedes-Benz X Class Ute

From early 2018, Mercedes-Benz’s first ute will be available in Australia and New Zealand.  The X-class is a twin-cab ( four-door), midsize ute that promises the ruggedness typical of the model with the prestige of the brand. This week, Volks Affair talk you through the new Mercedes-Benz model, the X-class ute.

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The Mystery Behind Mercedes-Benz Names Explained!

The Mystery Behind Mercedes-Benz Names Explained!

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet” (Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2). That’s all well and good for roses, Mr Shakespeare, but what about cars? And what about prestige cars? What about Mercedes-Benz?

This week, we are looking at what goes into a Mercedes-Benz name.

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VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz Heater Problems – Service Tips and Tricks from Melbourne’s specialist car service mechanics

It’s getting colder! We’re using our car heaters more and we imagine you are too. It is the season to stay toasty but what do you do if your heaters are under-performing? At Volks Affair, Melbourne’s German car service specialists, we have written down three common heater problems to keep you warm this winter!

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