E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Blair's Ferry Automotive
September 17, 2023
Today at Blair's Ferry Automotive we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Marion area. Some newer vehicle models are spec... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
September 10, 2023
Marion residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the h... More
The Edible Engine
September 3, 2023
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
August 27, 2023
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Marion
August 20, 2023
Night driving in Marion is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't ... More
Under Pressure in Marion: TPMS
August 13, 2023
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Marion, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
Easy Miles ? Do Marion Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 6, 2023
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
July 30, 2023
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Marion?
July 23, 2023
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Marion?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Iowa approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbag... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Blair's Ferry Automotive
July 16, 2023
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More