The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

June 25, 2023

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

December 18, 2022

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More

Blair's Ferry Automotive Fuel Saving Tip for Marion: Check Engine Light

July 17, 2022

Here's a question for Marion, Iowa : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions th... More

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Blair's Ferry Automotive

September 19, 2021

Hello Marion . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Marion drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or ... More

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

August 26, 2018

If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Iowa was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed... More