Mercedes-Benz Open HausOn Thursday, May 16th, Benzel-Busch is opening its doors to host The Mercedes-Benz Open Haus event from 2-8pm at our completely renovated and expanded facility.

This is an opportunity to experience the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup and receive an introduction to the 2014 E-Class, which will be available for test drives. Guests will be able to take advantage of special lease programs (offered on the entire lineup of Mercedes-Benz models), as well as low interest rates on Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

When you attend and register on May 16th, you will also receive an additional $500* Off Select Models
This appreciation certificate, available to anyone attending the Open Haus, is redeemable on the purchase or lease of eligible, new Mercedes-Benz models. It can also be combined with special lease offers. This offer is available only to those who attend this special event and is nontransferable.

Mercedes-Benz Gift for You
When you attend and register on the day of the event, you will also receive a genuine Mercedes-Benz gift and be eligible to enter a raffle to win an Apple iPad mini®. You must be present to win.

*Offer expires 180 days from event date. This offer may not be transferred. Limit one guest appreciation certificate per purchase of a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle. This offer is available on all 2013 models and the 2014 E-Class, excluding the SLS, smart, and Sprinter vehicles. Customer is responsible for taxes when applicable. Subject to credit approval. This offer is not valid on previous purchases. This certificate has no cash value. Void where prohibited.

My best investment. My Service.

Posted on May 7, 2013

MBUSA dealPay $50 and receive $100 worth of service at Benzel-Busch now through July 14, 2013. Now is the best time to make a safe investment. Schedule an appointment, and enjoy exclusive savings on the unrivaled service you deserve as a Benzel-Busch Mercedes-Benz customer.

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Limit two vouchers per customer. Vouchers can only be used for maintenance and repair services performed on Mercedes-Benz vehicles through July 14, 2013. After the voucher’s expiration, it is valid only for the amount paid (i.e., $50 off maintenance and repair services). Up to two vouchers purchased can be used towards the same repair order; however, they cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions or offers. Vouchers must be presented at the time of service, may not be photocopied and are non-transferable between customers. Vouchers may not be used on previous labor and parts service, or for over-the-counter parts or accessories purchases. Customer is responsible for all sales and use tax.

Escape to PalisadesIt has been a year since a Benzel-Busch smart car led the way as hundreds of runners wound through beautiful New Jersey Palisades Interstate Park. Which means it’s once again time for the Escape to the Palisades Half Marathon and 5K.

This year’s race will be held on Sunday May 5th—thanks to Palisades Interstate Park Conservancy, EventPower and Benzel-Busch, this year’s presenting sponsor. Benzel-Busch is proud to be supporting this event and initiative for the betterment of our community, its history and our environment.

Escape to the Palisades is an annual race that supports The Palisades Interstate Park Commission in the rehabilitation of both scenic roads and (the currently blossoming) trails of The Palisades Interstate Park.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission was created in 1900 to preserve the Palisades of the Hudson River from being defaced by massive stone quarries. And between 1916 and 1940, Henry Hudson Drive—also known as River Road—was constructed. It is now one of the oldest scenic routes in the country.

The race both starts and finishes at Ross Dock Park, in New Jersey. Costs include $40 for the 5K, which starts at 9:10, and $75 for the half marathon, which starts at 9:00am. For information about the course, visit http://www.escapetopalisades.com/The_Course.html.

We at Benzel-Busch are looking forward to showcasing a few of our cars on the day of the race, including the smart car—which will again be the race’s pace car—as well as the all new 2014 E-Class and 2013 SLK- and GL-class vehicles (available for test drives).

For more information or to register for the races, visit the Escape to the Palisades website at http://www.escapetopalisades.com/.

In economically unstable times, staying afloat can be a serious challenge—especially for a family earning minimum wage.

In Bergen County, we are lucky to have a local organization dedicated to helping those families: Family Promise of Bergen County. Family Promise was founded in 1986 to provide sheltering programs exclusively for working families who become homeless. Families can also count on the organization for meals, education, transportation, daycare and other resources meant to help people get back on their feet, comfortably.

Family Promise, in turn, relies heavily on the Bergen County community for support. This is the third consecutive year that Benzel-Busch has donated a hole-in-one-prize vehicle (2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC Sport Sedan) to the organization’s annual Golf Outing fundraiser. It’s an event, now in its 14th year, which has consistently raised tens of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit. This year, the group is hoping to raise $40,000, which will allow Family Promise to continue to provide these vital services to homeless families and their children.

Tickets for the outing—which incudes lunch, a round of golf, a cocktail reception and dinner—can be found at www.bergenfamilypromise.org for $350 a piece (or $75 a piece for the reception and dinner only). Attendees will also have a chance to buy into a 50/50 raffle, where they could win as much as $25,000.

For more information about Family Promise of Bergen County, visit its website here. And to find out more about Benzel-Busch’s other community sponsorships, check the Benzel-Busch website at www.benzelbusch.com/experience.

2014 E-ClassIntroducing the all-new 2014 E-Class at Benzel-Busch!

Great products that survive generations of changing tastes must evolve. So every year, Mercedes Benz introduces updates to our classic fleet of cars—balancing infallible taste with modern innovation.

This month, we introduce the new, comprehensively modernized 2014 E-Class Sedan in both Luxury and Sport models. Both outside and in, the Sedan is sharper and sportier, with a host of comfort and safety features that offer our clients an “intelligent drive.” The 2014 E-Class Sedan has also made use of future S-Class developments—advancements that place the E-Class in a leading position in the luxury class.

Among the E-Class model’s upgrades are:

  • A sleek new exterior with full LED taillamps, redesigned rear bumpers and power-folding mirrors.
  • Luxurious interiors of walnut-y trims, plush leathers and a richer dashboard grain.
  • Cutting-edge sensors that keep you in your lane, and alert you to both crossing vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Efficiency and ecology improvements, such as a BlueTEC® diesel four cylinder engine featuring sophisticated direct injection technology (available in September).

The 2014 E-Class Sedan can now be test driven at Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp, one of the Nation’s largest Mercedes-Benz Dealers—while Coupe and Cabriolet models will arrive in late May. Call us at 201-567-1400 and arrange a meeting with your personal Benzel-Busch Account Representative to test drive and learn more about upcoming updates to the entire Mercedes Benz fleet.

Benzel-Busch Mercedes and Audi Meadowlands Spring Community Partnerships

For decades, Benzel-Busch has partnered with local non-profits to apply resources and energy where they’ll inspire positive community change. There are organizations that we’ve consistently partnered with for years (Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and BergenPAC), and those that we’ve just recently discovered.

Here’s a spotlight of five upcoming events that we’re sponsoring in 2013. To get involved, click the various links below!

  • Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s (EHMC) 2013 black-tie Gala on May 4th. Benzel-Busch is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor. The event will feature entertainment by Emmy award-winning comedian Dana Carvey and will raise funds to support EHMC’s state-of-the-art clinical programs—which reach over one million people. Visit EHMC online at www.englewoodhospital.com.
  • The Links Incorporated’s Bergen County Chapter 8th Annual Awards Luncheon on May 11th. Links is an international women’s service organization with more than 12,000 national members. At this year’s luncheon, the organization will honor local dignitaries, as well as more than 20 students with educational scholarships. Visit The Links online at www.linksinc.org for more information.
  • Benzel-Busch is also the Presenting Sponsor for the 2nd Annual Escape to the Palisades Half Marathon and 5K Run on May 5th. The event, created in association with Palisades Parks Conservancy and EventPower, will raise money to rehabilitate the roads and trails of the New Jersey section of the Palisades Interstate Park. For more information, visit www.escapetopalisades.com.
  • HealthCorps Annual Gala (this year called The Grassroots Garden Gala) on April 17th. We’ve supported HealthCorp’s Gala since its inception three years ago. This year we are a host committee sponsor, as well as a contributor to its online auction. The organization was founded by heart surgeon and Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa, to combat childhood obesity. Proceeds will support an in-school model that inspires teens to make healthier choices. Check out HealthCorps at www.HealthCorps.org and get gala info at www.healthcorps.org/gala.
  • The Women’s Information Center is celebrating 40 years in the community this year. Benzel-Busch is proud to be a Golden Key sponsor for its gala on May 8th. The Center was founded to help women develop skills to become economically self-sufficient. This year’s gala is all about women celebrating women, and will honor women including Lisa Oz and (our own) Kelli Agresta. Visit www.womensrights.org to find out more, or email to Jovannie Lorenzo at jlorenzo@womensrights.org.

Mercedes, Audi, smart owner videos
Have you ever searched a car manual for answers when a flashing light appears on the dashboard? Or wished that you could get a tutorial on how to manually shift gears? Sometimes you don’t have time to visit the dealership for a quick tutorial. So, we’ve found that when it comes to educating our Benzel-Busch, Audi Meadowlands, and smart center Englewood drivers about their cars, a video can be invaluable.

This month, you can access a brand new library of how-to videos on our website. The videos have a threefold purpose: 1) to educate customers on all of the obvious—and not-so-obvious—features of their Mercedes-Benz, Audi and smart vehicles, 2) to help drivers get the most out of their cars, at their convenience, and 3) to do so without having to thumb through a manual.

If you have a burning question about your vehicle, chances are you’ll find the answer here at: www.benzelbusch.com.

Of course, if you come up against an issue that can’t be solved online, give us a call at 888-320-2469. Or visit us in person either at our state-of-the-art Benzel-Busch showroom and service showrooms in Englewood, our smart center in Englewood, New Jersey; or at our Audi Meadowlands showrooms in Secaucus and North Bergen.

Click below to see How-To Videos for:

Mercedes-Benz Owners
Audi Owners
smart Owners

Benzel-Busch Sponsors (201) MagazineEvery month, Bergen county’s (201) Magazine shines a spotlight on the styles, people, estates and lifestyles that make Bergen… well, Bergen: one of the most affluent regions in the country.

Every year, the magazine gathers readers’ votes, as well as editor and celebrity picks, to reveal the community’s most beloved businesses in shopping, dining, having fun and more. The winners of the poll will be revealed in (201)’s Best of Bergen February 2013 issue, coinciding with the (201) Best of Bergen bash at the Hackensack Golf Club on February 6th in Oradell.

The event is invitation only and will include all of this year’s winners, of whom there are repeats, new businesses—some upsets and some surprises. Over 300 people are expected to attend, more than any other year thus far.

Benzel-Busch is excited to be among the first sponsors of the celebration, and we’ll be part of the main event with two beautiful Mercedes vehicles in tow—the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the award winning 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV.

Stay tuned, and check out the February issue of (201) Magazine for this year’s Best of Bergen winners!

smart teacher appreciation week
One of our New Years’ resolutions is both to continue to recognize the important role our teachers play in inspiring and motivating students, and to give back some of what teachers have given us. So smart center Englewood would like to kick off 2013 by honoring local teachers.

From now until January 31st, smart is offering teachers $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of a 2013 smart!

Any customer that is currently a teacher and provides a valid pay stub will be eligible for the smart Teacher Appreciation Program on Model Year 2013
vehicles only.*

We can’t possibly repay teachers for all they do, but we can take steps to show them that they are valued.

Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you at smart center Englewood soon. Call us at 888-320-2469 for more details.

* MBUSA reserves the right to revise, amend or terminate this program in its sole business discretion. This program can be combined with certain other offers. Please ask your Account Representative for details. Please note that the name on your valid pay stub must match the name on your driver’s license.

Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance NJ
Just in time for the New Year—and the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz My Service Program—we’re reminding customers that when you drive a Mercedes-Benz and utilize our Roadside Assistance Program, you gain great peace of mind.

The Roadside Assistance Program offers “on-call” help 24 hours a day. So, whether you have car trouble at 2:00am or in the middle of the day, the Roadside Assistance Program offers around the clock complimentary services for flat tires, dead batteries, or if you are out of fuel, for eligible vehicles* covered under any Mercedes-Benz warranty as part of its Sign and Drive program.

Just dial our Roadside Assistance 800 number, 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)—or hit the Wrench Button on your armrest or overhead console if your vehicle is equipped with mbrace™ and you are a mbrace™ subscriber—and we’ll dispatch our expert personnel to you. Even if your vehicle is out of the warranty period, if you’ve spent at least $100 at Benzel-Busch within the 18-month period prior to your roadside call, you are eligible for coverage.

Here are some additional ways we can help:

Towing you to the nearest authorized dealer. If you’ve experienced a mechanical issue or have been in an accident, we can arrange to have you towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer, at no charge for eligible vehicles.**

Trip routing. Going on a trip in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle? Let us help get you to your destination. Contact us at least two weeks before your trip and we’ll provide you with highlighted routes and a list of toll-free numbers for airlines, hotels and rental cars, as well as information on distances and major cities and points of interest along the way.

Trip Interruption. If you’re vehicle is still under warranty, we’ll reimburse you for documented accommodations (up to $300), meals and travel expenses if you’ve broken down. Certain conditions apply.***

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program and My Service recognize and address your unique needs at all times. Stay tuned for more details at http://www.mbusa.com, visit www.mercedesroadside.com, or call a Benzel-Busch Customer Care Representative today.

*For certain unique circumstances, additional charges may apply to Sign and Drive.
**Please visit www.mercedesroadside.com for eligibility requirements.
*** If the breakdown occurs more than 100 miles from your home, the problem is covered by warranty and renders the vehicle inoperable or unsafe to drive. If your vehicle remains overnight at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership while repairs are performed, a maximum of three consecutive nights from your vehicle’s initial disablement applies. All claims are reviewed case by case by your authorized dealer.