MaintenanceGas Savings in Marion: Sharpen Your PencilHigh 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 11, 2019 Hey Marion Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Marion?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 28, 2019 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Blair's Ferry Automotive we get a lot of Marion drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Iowa, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you strand... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 02, 2019 Keeping Your Car Young in MarionAs Marion consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Iowa, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff -... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 19, 2019 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Marion DriversPeople in Marion have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 10, 2019 Let Blair's Ferry Automotive Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsMarion area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Marion drivers want to h... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 24, 2019 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Marion drivers want t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 12, 2018 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveMany Marion car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 04, 2018 Synthetic Oil for Marion AutosIf you are a driver in Marion and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it do... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 06, 2018 Economics of Maintenance for Marion Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Marion is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Marion who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 03, 2018 |
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