r` January December, 2015 2016 Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER Over 500 400 COPIES Copies DISTRIBUTED Distributed MONTHLY Monthly, IN Colorado, COLORADO, Utah, WYOMING, Wyoming AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE.. Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 3 General Constellation Terms 4 CARFAX Vehicle History Data Sources 5-8 The First-Ever GLE Coupe Merry Christmas Word Search 9 2016 Events Calendar 10 2017 Events Calendar 11 2016 Events 12 Holiday Party Zoo Lights & Map 13-14 2017Events 15 Wings Over The Rockies Answers to Christmas Word Search 16 January Event & Lunch Wings Over the Rockies January 14, 2017 Time: 10:00 NOON Lunch To Follow Location: TBD Cal Crawley Richard Ferland Ronald Hagen Tom Ligouri Will & Jackie Nicto Stan Rios Alan Russell Matthew Sandine If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by phone at 303-988-2710 or by email at nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 1
Letter From The President, Mile High Section Bob Mashburn December Behind the Wheel: Happy Holidays! Don t forget our Holiday Party will be on December 3rd at Mount Vernon Country Club. Our annual toy donation will be given to Toys for Tots. In years past, we have donated to FACES which unfortunately closed in October. And our last event of the year is Zoo Lights on December 10th, due to fact the front entrance is usually very crowded. We will meet at 5:30 inside the zoo at the Conoco Zoo Gardens Entrance. Give yourself at least an extra half hour to find parking and get into the Zoo. Mark your calendars for February 2017, we will be a part of grand reopening of Denver Mercedes-Benz, more information to come. Next year we are changing our monthly socials to having only one event per month. These events will be scheduled on the second Saturday on the month (excluding restaurant week). Several trips have been planned for next year, Durango-Silverton weekend in June hosted by the Pikes Peak Section and Mile-High Section has a weekend to Grand Junction in August for the peach festival. We are still needing to fill a few more vacant positions on the Mile-High Section board, we meet the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested, contact me at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or 303-988-2710 and I can answer any questions you might have regarding our board. Drive Safe Bob
Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers President: Bob Mashburn.303-988-2710...Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com Vice President: Randy Williams....303.799.4806 ranphil39@aol.com Secretary: Mike Redel..303-637-0219..mikeredel@outlook.com Treasurer: Max Townsend..303.770.1128... diandmaxt@aol.com 2016 Mile-High Section Board Members Michael Davison..720-233-7411..,.. mhd539@msn.com Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710.. nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Mike Redel.....303.637.0219..... mikeredel@outlook.com Lou Rogers....303-550-6543.... lou.rogers@comcast.net John Nordman 303-469-5798.jnord1146@comcast.net Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931.whitlowwong@comcast.net Other Contacts Membership Chair Person Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710..nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Constellation Editor - Mile High Section Karen Redel..303-637-0219.. karenredel@outlook.com MBCA National President Terry Kiwala.....312-286-0532.. tkiwalajr@aol.com MBCA Vice President Steve Ross.....619-508-3925..inewsx@sbcglobal.net Rocky Mountain Regional Director Michael Davison.720-233-7411...mhd359@msn.com. MBCA 1-800-637-2360...www.mbca.org For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine
The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO 80402 Phone: 303-637-0219 or Email: Constellation.mhs@comcast.net Readers please support the advertisers appearing in this publication. However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the Mile-High Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint articles that may be of interest to their Section s members. We appreciate credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article. Classified Advertising in The Constellation Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade Mercedes-Benz automobiles and related items at no charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising must be received in writing by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted. Current membership number must be included for free ads. LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS MAKE ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus $10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile High-MBCA. Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, 12245 HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO 80603 or Email to: constellation.mhs@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad.
CARFAX Vehicle History Data Sources CARFAX receives data from more than 92,000 different sources including every U.S. and Canadian provincial motor vehicle agency plus many police and fire departments, collision repair facilities, auto auctions, and more. The CARFAX database is the most comprehensive vehicle history database in North America, containing over 15 billion records. Records included in each CARFAX Report reveal important information about a car's history, such as an odometer reading, existence of a branded title such as a salvage/junk title, or past registration as a fleet vehicle. A CARFAX Report may not include every event in a vehicle's history, but will include the data that is reported to CARFAX for a specific vehicle identification number (VIN). Before you buy a used car, we recommend that you get a CARFAX Report, take a test drive, and have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic. The following list represents some of the many types of data sources that currently report information to CARFAX. Below are the criteria examined: Data source Types of data provided to CARFAX How the data can help you make a better used car buying decision Branded titles, including salvage/junk, flood and more Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) certified odometer Identify problem titles readings Uncover potential odometer fraud Manufacturer buybacks or Learn estimated number of owners U.S. motor vehicle agencies lemon titles Registration records, including original vehicle Learn where the vehicle has been registered Identify how the vehicle may have been use and city/state where used (rental, taxi, lease, etc.) the vehicle was registered Uncover past accidents Accident damage reports Stolen vehicles Ownership transfers
Data source Types of data provided to CARFAX How the data can help you make a better used car buying decision Canadian provincial motor vehicle agencies Vehicle registrations Problem brands Odometer readings Ownership transfers Find cross-border activity Identify problem brands Learn estimated number of owners Auto auctions Odometer readings Uncover potential odometer fraud Accident indicators, Collision repair facilities including: Structural/frame damage Collision repair history Uncover past accidents that resulted in repairs Service/ maintenance facilities Service or maintenance records including dates and services offered Learn maintenance history See where the car has been serviced Insurance companies Total loss vehicles Stolen vehicles Identify accidents which may not have resulted in salvage/junk titles Salvage auctions Salvaged vehicles Vehicles sold at auction Identify salvaged cars that may not have been assigned salvage titles by motor vehicle agencies Uncover major maintenance repairs Automotive recyclers Recycled parts that were requested for a repair Identify damage events that may not have been reported to law enforcement agencies or insurance companies
Data source Types of data provided to CARFAX How the data can help you make a better used car buying decision Rental/fleet vehicle companies Total loss and damage history Maintenance/service history Learn damage history Learn repair/maintenance history Odometer readings State inspection stations Location of inspection site Pass/fail safety and emissions inspection status Uncover potential odometer fraud Identify vehicle driving patterns Identify compliance problems Inspection details Extended warranty companies Major repair and maintenance history Learn repair/maintenance history Fire departments Fire damage reports from across the U.S. Identify vehicles damaged in fire incidents Manufacturers Open recalls Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles Service and maintenance history Courtesy buybacks Identify recalls that need to be completed Identify vehicles inspected and certified by manufacturers Learn maintenance history Stolen vehicle records Law enforcement agencies Police department accident reports (various state and local jurisdictions) Identify stolen vehicles Uncover past accidents Data source Types of data provided to How the data can help you make a
CARFAX better used car buying decision Car dealerships Vehicles offered for sale Odometer readings Uncover potential odometer fraud Learn odometer history Import/export companies Vehicle transfers and locations Compliance dates Identify out-of-country history Verify emissions standards compliance CARFAX does not have the complete history of every vehicle. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about the vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use a Vehicle History Report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about a used car. * Do CARFAX Vehicle History Reports have information about accidents? Yes. If an accident has been reported to CARFAX it will be included in the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX reports have information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. We guarantee we will have information about the most severe accidents, ones for which the states or provinces have issued a branded title. We also have the largest publicly accessible database of less severe accidents which we have compiled from thousands of sources. However, we do not have all accidents as many have never been reported, or may only have been reported to a source to which CARFAX does not have access. We recommend that any car be inspected by a qualified mechanic prior to purchase to make sure the vehicle is functioning properly and check for signs of unreported damage. * I know this vehicle has had an accident. Why isn't it listed on the CARFAX Report? CARFAX compiles the CARFAX Vehicle History Report from information it receives from thousands of sources. As extensive as our database is, we do not have all accidents as many have never been reported, or may only have been reported to a source to which CARFAX does not have access. If you know a vehicle was involved in an accident and it is not on the CARFAX Vehicle History Report, please take a minute to let us know about it by emailing us through the "Email CARFAX" tab above. * Does CARFAX get total loss data from insurance companies? Yes. Some insurance companies report total loss information to CARFAX. CARFAX also uses other sources to determine if a vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurance company.
2016 ACTIVITY & EVENT SCHEDULE MILE HIGH SECTION MERCEDES BENZ CLUB Activity Location Contact Contact Information Dec 3-Dec Holiday Party Mount Vernon CC Townsend diandmaxt@aol.com 10-Dec Zoo Lights Denver Zoo B. Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com
2017 ACTIVITY & EVENT SCHEDULE MILE HIGH SECTION MERCEDES BENZ CLUB Dates Event Event Lead Contact Information January 5-Jan Board Meeting - Connie s House Michael Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msn.com 14-Jan Wings Over the Rockies & Lunch Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710..nataliemashburn@yaho0.com February 2-Feb Board Meeting TBD Mercedes Benz of Denver Open House Phil Mortensen 11-Feb Valentine Dinner - Mount Vernon Country Club Max Townsend 303-770-1128 diandmaxt@aol.com March 2-Mar Board Meeting TBD Restaurant Week (Shanahan's Restaurant Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com April 6-Apr Board Meeting 8-Apr Tech Session - Loveland Mercedes Benz Michael Davison 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com May 4-May 13-May June 1-Jun Board meeting Brewery Tour Board Meeting Michael Davison / Karen Redel 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com 303-637-0219 karenredel@outlook.com 10-Jun Bishop Castle & Drive (Pueblo, CO) Karen Redel 303-637-0219 karenredel@outlook.com July 6-Jul 8-Jul August Board meeting Joint Picnic with Pikes Peak (Location TBD) 3-Aug Board Meeting 12-Aug Loveland Art Show Michael Davison 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com 18/19&20- Peach Festival Trip - Grand Junction Whitlow Wong 303-693-9931.whitlowwong@comcast.net Aug September 7-Sep Board Meeting 9-Sep Wine Tasting( Balistery Winery) John Nordman 303-469-5798.jnord1146@comcast.net 16-Sep New Member Picnic (Location TBD) Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com October 7-Oct Annual membership Meeting/ Dinner, at the Perfect Landing Restaurant Michael Davison 720-233-7411 mhd539@msn.com 14-Oct Ghost Town Drive Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com November 4-Nov 2018 Planning Breakfast and Board Meeting Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 11-Nov Denver Art Museum Visit Karen Redel 303-637-0219 karenredel@outlook.com December 2017 Event Plans ( Draft 11/29/2016) 9-Dec Denver Botanical Gardens Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710..nataliemashburn@yaho0.com
The Annual Christmas Party Saturday, December 3, 2016 Make Your Check Payable To: Mile-High Section, MBCA RESERVATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 25, 2016 Send Check & This Form To: Max Townsend, 6088 East Otero Drive, Centennial, CO 80112-3043 Name Number Attending Phone Email Cost Per Person: $65.00/Person The Holiday Party will be held again this year at the Mount Vernon Country Club, located at 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, CO. (Seating is in the Main Dining Room, we ll have our Own Section). This year s buffet menu will again include all you can eat crab legs along with their prime rib and other delicious items. The menu includes desserts, coffee and tea. Alcohol and soft drinks are on a cash basis. Cocktail hour is from 6PM to 7PM with dinner to follow. Dancing is available in the lounge from 10-11 PM, depending on the participation. Please bring an unwrapped child s gift for Toys For Tots.
ZOO LIGHTS When: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Where: Time: Denver Zoo 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO After purchasing tickets at Main Entrance, meet at 5:30 inside the zoo at the Conoco Zoo Gardens Entrance (Give yourself 30-45 Minutes to Park and Get Through Zoo Entrance) Cost: General Public Age 12-64 $11.00 General Public Age 65+ $ 9.00 Zoo Member $ 9.00 Each Individual is Responsible for Admission Price to the Zoo (Tickets May Be Purchased On-Line) RSVP: Natalie Mashburn, by phone at 303-988-2710 or by email at: nataliemashburn@yaho0.com
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum o o o Wings Over The Rockies 7711 East Academy Boulevard Denver, CO 80230-6929 Date: January 14, 2017 Time: 10:00 2:00 Admission: Adults (17-24): $12.50, Seniors: $9.00 Veterans: $9.00ockies Air & Space Museum gives you full access to all open exhibits and demonstrations during normal business hours. Name Phone: Email: Number Attending Total $ Make your check payable to MBCA, Mile-High Section, C/O Bob or Natalie Mashburn 3267 S. Dudley, Lakewood, CO 80227 RSVP By???? There will be a luncheon following this event.