What Marion Customers like About Us at Blair's Ferry Automotive
December 3, 2023
A big part of the service we provide at Blair's Ferry Automotive for our Marion customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Marion area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Blair's Ferry Auto... More
Questions to Ask Your Marion Service Advisor
January 8, 2023
We find that a lot of Marion drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe it'... More
What Marion Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
November 20, 2022
There are some things drivers should know about Marion car service and repair. First and foremost, Blair's Ferry Automotive cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the... More
What You Need to Know from Your Blair's Ferry Automotive Service Advisor
November 21, 2021
Marion drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... More
Marion Customer Detective Work
April 5, 2020
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Blair's Ferry Automotive is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to tr... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Marion
November 19, 2018
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Marion automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ever... More
Arrive Alive in Marion
July 28, 2018
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Marion. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Iowa roads.The truth is that all of us are ... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
July 27, 2018
All Iowa pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Marion automotive ... More
Marion Customer Detective Work
April 2, 2018
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars in Iowa are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's... More