The Mercedes-Benz Center

Congratulations to Maureen N. from Troy, Sara B. from Albany and Brian K. from Clifton Park. Each won an Apple iPad at our Annual Keeler Block Party on Saturday, June 12^th.

Think of it as a housewarming for your Mercedes-Benz.  Let us help you get acquainted with our Keeler Mercedes-Benz Service Department, facility, staff and the many new products that are available through the Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Company.  If you own a new Mercedes-Benz we invite you, your vehicle and a guest to attend one of our exclusive Star Relationship Events designed to help you get the most out of your new automobile.

The events feature in-depth demonstrations from our Product and Service experts, who will also be available for your questions.

If you own a New Mercedes-Benz and would like to attend one of our Service Seminars please call us at 518-785-4197 ext. 146 or email customersupport@keeler.com.  Dates for future Keeler Mercedes-Benz Service Seminars are:  May 19, 2010 and August 19, 2010.

From L-R: Dan Rothstein, Mercedes-Benz Service Manager; Rod Priddle, Shop Foreman; Michael Lafforthum, BOCES Student; Richard Sowle, BOCES student; Rick Walker, Shop Foreman

The ENYCAR 2008 Regional Automotive Technology Competition was held on January 11, 2008 at Hudson Valley Community College. Two-person teams from regional high school automotive programs worked on "bugged" vehicles as part of the competition. After training in the service department of the Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler, two students from the F. Donald Myers Education Center, Richard Sowle and Michael Lafforthum, determined nine out of ten bugs in the car, rigged by Mercedes-Benz foreman Rod Priddle and Rick Walker. Congratulations to Richard and Michael for placing fourth in the competition and to Rod Priddle and Rick Walker for mentoring these young technicians!

Joining the world's largest Mercedes-Benz club will help you to preserve and enjoy your Mercedes-Benz, old or new. Established in 1956, MBCA has over 31,000 members in 89 local sections throughout the U.S. and Canada. These local groups organize hundreds of events, from social gatherings to tech sessions, from car shows to driving events.

Knowledgeable MBCA members provide advice on service, restoration, and more. Tips on car care and maintenance help you maintain your automotive investment, as well as expert technical advice. A variety of high quality merchandise is also available via a Club Store.

When you join MBCA, you are automatically included in your local section area. You can enjoy local events and meetings where you can share experiences with other Benz drivers. Programs can include technical meetings, tours, car shows, driving courses, etc.

The Star, an award-winning color magazine, is a bi-monthly national publication. Available only to members, a subscription is included in the dues. Each issue, 110 pages or more, brings you technical information, news, and a historic feature car, plus articles on events, people, new cars, racing, and much more. Advertisers provide products and services for your car.

Regional and National Events include weekend car shows, tech sessions, driving instruction, road rallies, and historic tours to name a few. A national convention is held in various parts of the country, which attracts hundreds of members for driving, social, and technical events.

Joining MBCA is easy and fun. The benefits are well worth the short amount of time it takes to enroll For more information, call Toll Free 800-637-2360 or visit the website at www.mbca.org