The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
February 23, 2025
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Marion Iowa
November 28, 2021
When accidents occur in Marion, Iowa, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Iowa police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses a... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Marion Vehicle
October 17, 2021
Marion drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Iowa come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Marion area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More
Don't Stack the Mat
February 2, 2020
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
June 9, 2019
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Distracted Driving
December 16, 2018
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More