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
Budget for Maintenance in Marion
July 26, 2020
Sometimes 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... More
Training Received by Technicians in Marion, Iowa
May 10, 2020
When 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... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Blair's Ferry Automotive?
April 26, 2020
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... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
March 1, 2020
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... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
February 17, 2020
Iowa 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... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Marion, Iowa
August 25, 2019
The 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... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive On Your Serpentine Belt
August 18, 2019
Today 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... More
Gas Savings in Marion: Sharpen Your Pencil
August 11, 2019
High gas prices in Marion increase the cost of living for Iowa drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Marion vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... More
Hey Marion Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
July 28, 2019
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Marion?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More