What to Do in Case of an Accident in Marion

September 22, 2019

Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Marion, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Marion drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you... More

Are There Blind Spots in Marion?

September 15, 2019

All Marion drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Marion.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can g... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Marion?

July 21, 2019

There is a clear and vocal demand in Marion and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Iowa market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Marion area roads today, and many more being developed. Y... More

Differential Service at Blair's Ferry Automotive

July 14, 2019

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Marion, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Blair's Ferry Automotive service advisor that your differential... More

Vive la Differential at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion

January 13, 2019

There are a lot of drivers in Marion who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Iowa these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Marion folks don't even have to thin... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Marion, Iowa

May 28, 2018

Every car in Marion, Iowa, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense ... More