Category Archives: Safety

Cars during the snowfall

Can I use summer tires in the winter in Peoria, AZ?

Summer tires vs winter tires for the winter months in Arizona 

Can you use summer tires in the winter in Peoria, AZ? Yes, you can use summer tires in the winter months around the Phoenix area, and let us tell you why. Keep reading below to learn about summer tires vs winter tires for the winter months in Arizona. You can get new tires here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. 

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A woman with a dog

Is it ok to leave your dog in the car in Phoenix, AZ in January or February?

Reasons why you should never leave your pet in an unattended vehicle 

Is it ok to leave your dog in the car in Phoenix, AZ in January or February? Our short answer is no, you should never leave a pet unattended in a vehicle. Keep reading below for more information on why you shouldn’t leave your dog in your car in Phoenix, even in the winter. You can find Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. 

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Two 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC side by side

How high should my car headrest be positioned?

Is Your Headrest in the Right Position? Find Out Here.

Here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ, there’s only one thing we take more seriously than the comfort of our customers: their safety. Luckily, Mercedes-Benz does most of the heavy lifting for us, with vehicles that come with lots of great safety features and driver assistive technologies. But there’s one safety feature that’s been in cars for years that still gets overlooked today: the headrest.

Here’s how high a car headrest should be. Take a look. It could literally save you from a life of chronic pain while also making your commute more comfortable.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class exterior side view

Is Active Lane Keeping Assist on the new A-Class Sedan?

Which driver-assistance systems are available on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan?

The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is coming to U.S. dealerships nationwide later this year. The 2019 A-Class will offer several driver-assistance systems with functions adopted from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan. The A-Class can even drive semi-autonomously in certain situations. Continue reading to learn more.

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Side view of the Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV earns 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Rating from IIHS

2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Safety Rating and Features

The Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV has earned a 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating, the highest available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The luxury 5-seater passed a series of crash tests with high ratings thanks to its intelligent body construction, standard front crash prevention system, and optional LED headlights. The GLC SUV launched in December 2015 as a larger, yet lighter replacement for the GLK SUV and has since become one of the brand’s best-selling flagship models. Let’s explore the 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV safety rating and features a bit more.  

[ READ MORE: 2018 GLC SUV Driver Assistance Systems ]  

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Side view of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC

The new 2018 GLC SUV has your back with Advanced Driver Assistance Technology

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Driver Assistance Features

You don’t have to sacrifice safety to get a sporty, luxury vehicle. That’s what the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV believes, offering a wide variety of advanced safety features designed to not only protect in the event of an accident, but to help drivers avoid accidents altogether as well. Behind the wheel of the new 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, drivers have access to a host of advanced Driver Assistance Features.

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