WarrantyYour Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Marion Car OwnersA generation ago, Marion drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Marion shop every year or two for repairs seeme... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 11, 2026 Helping Your Engine Breathe EasierYou may have heard someone tell you its time to replace your vehicles engine air filter and thought, Its OK. Ill do it in a while. While its tempting to put that off, keep in mind that having your engine air filter replaced is one of the easiest ways to maintain your vehicles performance and ef... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 04, 2026 Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or its pulsating when you depress the brake pedal, or perhaps your vehicle pulls to one side.Those can be symptoms of failing b... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 27, 2026 Smooth OperatorWere used to bringing a vehicle to a stop and hardly noticing the engines even running when were sitting still. But sometimes you might notice it running rough when youre idling. Your vehicle is shaking, vibrating and making sputtering noises. You may even notice the tachometer on your instrum... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in MarionUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Marion area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 Marion, Iowa Winter Prep Service for Your AutoWhen winter approaches in Iowa, Marion residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Iowa winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Marion residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to b... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 06, 2026 Fuel Filter Service in Marion, IowaThere are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 30, 2026 When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a whee... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 23, 2026 Wishy-Washy in MarionPerhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make s... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 16, 2026 Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also u... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 09, 2026 |
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