Specializing in Mercedes Repair and Service.

Central Auto Care

Central Auto Care Overview

Central Auto Care, Inc., is an independent car repair facility specializing in service and repair of Mercedes Benz automobiles and light trucks. Located only five minutes from downtown Birmingham, we have been serving north and central Alabama from our location on Central Avenue in Homewood for 36 years.

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Mercedes-Benz B Service

The B Service first visit is at approximately 20,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service. The exact time is...

Mercedes-Benz A Service

The A Service first visit is at approximately 10,000 miles or 1 year. The exact time is determined by the vehicle's...

Electronic Diagnostics & Repair

Central Auto Care recognizes Mercedes Benz vehicles are becoming increasingly technologically advanced with every new...

Oil Changes

Central Auto Care can ensure that you’re oil changes are completed properly and timely, using only OEM filters and the correct viscosity of synthetic oil.

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Pre-Buy Inspections

Pre-Purchase or Pre-Buy Inspections could be the most important money you spend when buying a pre-owned Mercedes. We’ll inform you of potential problems.

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A/C and Heating

With the fluctuating seasons of Alabama, Central Auto Care can ensure that your Mercedes has crisp cool air in the summer and blazing heat in the winter!

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Preventative Checkup

Central Auto Care knows the importance of regularly scheduled preventative checkups for Mercedes-Benz. It is imperative for keeping your car in optimal condition.

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Maintenance Schedules

We’ve put together the most common and crucial maintenance tasks that are required to keep your Mercedes operating smoothly and efficiently. Here at Central Auto Care, we provide all of these services to the heart of Birmingham, Alabama with the utmost integrity and professionalism. Contact Us to find out more!

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Fossil Oils (non-synthetic)

We recommended you change your non-synthetic oil every 3,000 miles for city driving, and every 6,000 miles for highway driving.

Synthetic Oils

We recommend you change your sythetic oil every 6,000 miles for city driving, and every 10,000 miles for highway driving.

Major Service/Inspection

Central Auto Care recommends inspections to be done every 15,000 miles or when prompted by instrument cluster display.

Transmission Fluid/Filter Change

For cars built before 1998 we recommend a transmission fluid and filter change along with pan gasket replacement every 27,500 miles.

For cars built after 1998, Central Auto Care recommends a service at 30K miles, then again as needed.

Brake Fluid Change

Central Auto Care recommends a brake fluid change every 12 months. This is vital for Mercedes equipped with Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) due to moisture absorption and “slime” deposits that cause hose swelling and brake rust.

Antifreeze Change

Central Auto Care recommends a full antifreeze flush every 3 years. Dangerous Metal build-up can occur in the coolant system as a result of failure to flush the system as directed by the service sheet for cars built after 1998.

"Our goal is to provide Birmingham Alabama with a quality and cost effective, Mercedes repair and maintenance service center."