Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)

September 25, 2022

Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Marion

September 18, 2022

The hottest Iowa news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Marion. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Marion can do to grea... More

In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)

September 11, 2022

Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

September 4, 2022

At Blair's Ferry Automotive we've had a lot of Marion customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Iowa. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of a... More