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Keeping your vehicle well-maintained is an important part in making sure that you can continue to have a safe and enjoyable vehicle for many years to come.

It can be confusing to know what parts are necessary to manage, and there are some parts you may never even think about such as your vehicle's transfer case. The transfer case is the place in your car where power is transferred to the back wheels. Keeping your transfer case in good shape is critical because if it is not in proper shape, it can cause further damage to other parts such…

When it's time to bring your vehicle into i.g. Burton & Co. Inc.'s service department for routine maintenance or repairs for a problem you're experiencing, our technicians will help you to determine if the work needed is covered under warranty. Your warranty coverage comes in the form of powertrain coverage and bumper-to-bumper coverage. Both cover different areas of your vehicle, and they last for different time periods.

Bumper-to-bumper coverage lasts around 3 years or 36,000 miles. You can use this coverage for things like:

-Power windows

-Sunroof

-Safety features

-Lights

Salt is most commonly applied to the roads in the wintertime to melt ice, and it can do damage to your engine and paint job if you don't clean it regularly. 

Here are some ways you can prevent salt from damaging your car::

• Apply a ceramic coating or wax to the paint job

Regularly applying wax will help prevent the dirt, salt and UV rays from damaging the paint

• Degrease engine regularly

Use a degreasing agent and a pressure washer to clean off your engine regularly.

• Frequently remove hard water spots

Use your vehicle's roof racks for ratchet strapping hardware from your favorite big box retailer. As opposed to personal items that may require the use of a box for long-distance travel, joining cargo being used for a project is bit easier to deal with because it's going from point A to point B. Run the hook and the ratchet over the equipment, letting the mechanism on top of the items. Then run the other hook over the items as well and run it underneath the rack to meet the closed-end of the other hook, therefore creating a redundant…

All recalls aren't created equally. There are vehicle recalls, motor vehicle equipment recalls, recalls on car seats and on tires. If you happen to get one, don't worry. Our team at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. can walk you safely through the recalls process. For your info, here's a little about recalls.

Who Issues Recalls?

The manufacturer of your vehicle or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may issue recalls. Recalls come out after the manufacturer or the NHTSA discover that your vehicle, motor 

If you are looking for a luxury sport-utility vehicle that provides both comfort and performance, you can't go wrong with the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV. This vehicle comes with all the performance features that you would expect from a Mercedes. We here at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. want to point out some of the best ones.

One of the best performance features of the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV is its engine. The vehicle has a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine that produces 221 horsepower. This gives you plenty of power and acceleration, while also providing acceptable fuel economy.

Owning a car is a necessity of modern life. Unfortunately, gas is a major expense, and an increase in gas prices can negatively impact your budget. Electric hybrid cars can lower your gas budget, but there is nothing like the power of a gas engine. Here are some fuel efficiency tips you can use to save money on gas: 

• Reduce your speed – You can save a lot on fuel costs by avoiding hard acceleration and braking. Avoiding high speeds above 65 mph can also help you save money on gas. 

Here at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc., we know how annoying it can be when there is a bright glare of lights from other vehicles in your rearview mirror. Unfortunately, this glare can be dangerous as well as annoying, contributing to your overall driver fatigue and affecting your visibility. This is where auto-dimming rearview mirrors come in.

These mirrors are actually complex pieces of technology equipped with sensors and a microcontroller that can judge how bright lights are compared to the ambient light. They can then make adjustments that lessen the glare and make you a safer driver.

Having an aerodynamic profile and luxurious interior amenities, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe is a pioneer in performance, comfort and safety. You should ask i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. why this compact crossover SUV leads the class in accident-avoidance technology. Serving auto shoppers from Milford, we offer more than 25 safety features for this imported model.

Are you worried about losing control of the GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe on a gusty day? The Crosswind Assist mitigates such concerns. This class-exclusive technology adjusts the steering system and brakes to compensate for

The new Mercedes-Benz C 300 is a masterpiece, especially when it comes to automotive engineering. This full-size sedan is masterful from the inside-out thanks to its fine components. Daily driving is a must. Up to five people can sit in the vehicle's cabin with plenty of legroom to spare. Its long, sweeping frame will come in numerous colors, including black, silver metallic, brilliant blue, polar white and gray metallic.

When it comes to road performance, the new Mercedes-Benz C 300 won't leave you disappointed. At the heart of this beast sits a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine