Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
January 1, 2024
You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down the road. There are di... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Marion Tune Up
December 31, 2023
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)
December 24, 2023
Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mind that conventional gasoline internal combustion vehicles have important electrical components, too, and it's important to make sure they're operating at their peak. In a vehicle with a gasoline engi... More
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)
December 17, 2023
Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
December 10, 2023
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
What Marion Customers like About Us at Blair's Ferry Automotive
December 3, 2023
A big part of the service we provide at Blair's Ferry Automotive for our Marion customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Marion area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Blair's Ferry Auto... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
November 26, 2023
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
November 19, 2023
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
November 5, 2023
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Serpentine Belt Overview
October 29, 2023
The technicians at Blair's Ferry Automotive know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds ar... More