Marion Alignment Service
June 4, 2023
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 23, 2023
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
May 17, 2022
When 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... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Marion Automobiles
February 27, 2022
Marion drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Marion, Iowa, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly... More
Tracking True in Marion: Wheel Alignment
October 10, 2021
At Blair's Ferry Automotive, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Blair's Ferry Automotive alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems.... More
Straight and True in Marion: Wheel Alignment
September 5, 2021
Most Marion folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Marion is... More
Trip Inspection at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion
April 18, 2021
Marion area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Marion drivers can't always avo... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Signs of an Alignment Problem
May 17, 2020
When 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 an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Blair's Ferry Automotive
February 6, 2020
Hello Marion! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Alignment Inspection
December 1, 2019
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Marion drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Blair's Ferry Automotive will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspen... More