MaintenanceI Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in MarionAbout 90% of our driving decisions in the Marion area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Marion drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 24, 2021 Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Marion, Iowa, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Blair's Ferry Automotive tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Y... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 27, 2020 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveThese 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 22, 2020 Budget for Maintenance in MarionSometimes busy Marion residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Iowa in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the am... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 26, 2020 Training Received by Technicians in Marion, IowaWhen your vehicle breaks down in the Marion, Iowa, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checking in... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 10, 2020 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Blair's Ferry Automotive?Today's Blair's Ferry Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Marion drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Iowa who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire bla... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 26, 2020 Blair's Ferry Automotive: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Marion streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 01, 2020 Blair's Ferry Automotive Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Iowa service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Marion drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Blair's Ferry Automotive fuel system cleaning: Over time, th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 17, 2020 Maintaining Your Older Car in Marion, IowaThe government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Marion, Iowa: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Marion motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new v... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 25, 2019 Blair's Ferry Automotive On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Marion, Iowa, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ther... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 18, 2019 |
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