Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
March 31, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 24, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Easy Miles ? Do Marion Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 6, 2023
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Ask Blair's Ferry Automotive About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 13, 2021
Today in our Blair's Ferry Automotive blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, payi... More
Is Your Marion Driving Severe?
September 6, 2020
People near Marion, Iowa, often ask Blair's Ferry Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Marion, Iowa, service advisor at Blair's Ferry Automotive look up your vehicle in a service database. What... More
Recommended Marion Service Intervals
August 16, 2020
Everyone in Marion, Iowa, knows we are advised to go to our Marion dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Marion residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what wa... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
August 12, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Iowa. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Marion residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the safe... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Blair's Ferry Automotive
April 30, 2018
Most people in the Marion area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standard... More