Warranty
When 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...
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Posted in Warranty
on September 06, 2026
There 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...
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Posted in Warranty
on August 30, 2026
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...
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Posted in Warranty
on August 23, 2026
Perhaps 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...
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Posted in Warranty
on August 16, 2026
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...
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Posted in Warranty
on August 09, 2026
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar...
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Posted in Warranty
on August 02, 2026
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Marion drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Iowa driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Blair's Ferry Automotive, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are...
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Posted in Warranty
on July 26, 2026
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Marion, Iowa, service centers like Blair's Ferry Automotive have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetic...
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Posted in Warranty
on July 19, 2026
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ...
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Posted in Warranty
on July 12, 2026
If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper. The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the brake pedal to eventually move brake pads against discs in your wheels, which then slow and stop your veh...
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Posted in Warranty
on July 05, 2026
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