Budget for Maintenance in Marion
July 26, 2020
Sometimes busy Marion residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Iowa in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the am... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Marion
July 19, 2020
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Marion area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Marion diesel-fue... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
July 12, 2020
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Marion residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
July 5, 2020
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More