The Importance of Marion Drivers Following Service Intervals
July 9, 2023
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 in Marion with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, water... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
July 2, 2023
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
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
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
June 18, 2023
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)
June 11, 2023
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends. Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c... More
Marion Alignment Service
June 4, 2023
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
The Best Test
May 28, 2023
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Marion, Iowa
May 21, 2023
Every car in Marion, Iowa, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Iowa: Winter Car Prep for Marion Drivers
May 14, 2023
When autumn comes around in Marion, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Marion drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Marion driver... More
Marion Road Trip Preparation
May 7, 2023
People from Marion, Iowa, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Iowa road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can take s... More