May 2022Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Marion DriversWhen people in Marion talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Iowa? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wiper... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 29, 2022 It Is Time to Check Your IntervalsPart of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... Read More Posted in Inspection on May 22, 2022 Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Causes of Wheel MisalignmentWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Marion drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whi... Read More Posted in Automotive News on May 17, 2022 Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Marion. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 08, 2022 Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 01, 2022 |
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