Cooling System Components

November 29, 2020

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Marion auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Iowa.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually b... More

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Blair's Ferry Automotive

November 22, 2020

These days many people in the Marion area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenan... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

November 15, 2020

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More

Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Blair's Ferry Automotive

November 8, 2020

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Marion drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintena... More

It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)

November 1, 2020

If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More