Blairs Ferry Automotive

Blairs Ferry Automotive BLAIRS FERRY AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
Serving the Marion and Cedar Rapids Area for all their Automotive Needs.

MECHANIC ALWAYS ON DUTY:
Featuring Dustin Pruismann ASE Certified Auto Technician
Appointments Preferred, but Walk-Ins Always Welcomed! WE HAVE WI-FI Enjoy our complimentary Wireless Internet Access while you wait in our comfortable lounge! Child's area provided, complete with board games and toys
Fresh, Complimentary Serve-Yourself Coffee

WE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING:
Computer Diagnostics

Prev

entative Maintenance

Lube-Oil-Filter Service

Transmission Service

Air Conditioning Service

Brakes

Shocks

Mufflers

Electrical Diagnostics

Coolant Exchange

A vehicle battery will actually start to discharge on its own within 24 hours in hot weather. It takes several days in c...
06/05/2026

A vehicle battery will actually start to discharge on its own within 24 hours in hot weather. It takes several days in cold weather. When batteries are left too long in a state of partial discharge, the discharged portion of the battery plates for the lack of a better word 'die.' Recharging the battery will not restore the dead part of the battery plate.

Batteries are fairly expensive, so taking a few steps to make them last longer is well worth it. Of course, the battery will eventually need to be replaced. Always make sure you get a new battery that meets the factory specifications for your vehicle. If you feel you need more battery capacity than what came with your vehicle, talk with your service advisor about appropriate upgrades.

Batteries are very sensitive to changes in the weather. Temperature really affects auto battery performance. A battery i...
05/29/2026

Batteries are very sensitive to changes in the weather. Temperature really affects auto battery performance. A battery inspection is an important part of your spring and fall checkups. Next time you're under your hood, take a look at your battery.

- Is it clean and free of residue? A dirty battery will drain.
- Is there corrosion at the terminals where the battery cables attach to the battery? If there is, the corrosion can interfere with how efficiently electricity passes back and forth from the battery.
- Are the cables loose? Make sure they are tight.
- Are the cables themselves corroded? Corrosion can actually eat through the battery cables.

If the battery test indicates that replacement of the battery or cables is in order, you will be lucky to have caught the problem before it becomes a major inconvenience.

High mileage oil is designed to condition seals and gaskets, reduce wear and avoid premature burn off. Older vehicle eng...
05/15/2026

High mileage oil is designed to condition seals and gaskets, reduce wear and avoid premature burn off. Older vehicle engines are dirtier inside - and dirty engines contaminate their oil faster. High mileage oil has special additives that clean the engine, removing sludge deposits over time. The result is less stress on the engine, better fuel economy and excellent wear protection.

Studies have even shown that using high mileage fluids early will actually prevent some of the problems of high mileage vehicles. So once you hit around 50,000 mi/80,000 km, consider stepping up to high mileage formulations. The fluids cost a bit more than standard fluids because of the additional additives, but they can be worth their weight in gold in terms of preventing repair costs down the road.

It does cost more for vehicle owner's to properly maintain a higher mileage vehicle - but it's much cheaper than a new car payment!

If you hear your engine start to turn over but then it stops and is followed by a grinding sound, some gears may not be ...
04/30/2026

If you hear your engine start to turn over but then it stops and is followed by a grinding sound, some gears may not be meshing the way they should.

There may be many more causes (bad alternator, relay, battery, engine, key fob), so this is when it's time to turn it over to your service facility. Sometimes they can send out their own tow truck or recommend a reputable towing company.

But it's best not to let it get to this point. Starter problems often give you advance warning that there is a problem with "almost" not starting or "almost" not turning over. So when you see that very first sign, "start" on over to talk this one over with your service advisor. The opposite of a "non-starter" is a starter, and that is music to anyone's ears.

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the tra...
04/16/2026

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have never heard of: the EGR valve.

EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. It's a system that channels small amounts of exhaust back into the engine to cool down the cylinders and reduce polluting gases.

The symptoms of a malfunctioning EGR valve include:

- Engine losing power
- Engine idling roughly
- Pinging and knocking sounds in the engine
- Stalling and hesitation
- Fuel economy decreasing
- Check Engine light illuminated

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for auto owners. This system provides pow...
04/09/2026

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.

For answers to other questions about your steering system, or for auto advice on any type of vehicle maintenance, check with us. We can steer you in the right direction when it comes to quality car care.

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air b...
03/27/2026

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way!

So what goes wrong when the AC isn't working? It could be a lot of things because the system has many different components. One thing that's a common cause is the vehicle is low on refrigerant (it used to be called Freon). If that's the case, it's not as simple as simply adding more. Sure, it may fix it quickly for a short time, but it's more likely than not that the refrigerant will just leak out again.

The good news is that your vehicle's service facility has the special equipment to recover the refrigerant and check the system's pressure, both vital to properly servicing the air conditioning system.

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03/17/2026

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Please leave us a quick review on Facebook — it means a lot to our team and helps support our local business. Thank you! 🙌

Hot weather can be tough on your vehicle. Your cooling system, air conditioning, battery, tires, brakes, and engine oil ...
03/16/2026

Hot weather can be tough on your vehicle. Your cooling system, air conditioning, battery, tires, brakes, and engine oil all work harder in the heat. Keeping these systems properly maintained helps prevent breakdowns and keeps your car running smoothly all summer long. If you’re unsure about the condition of your vehicle, have a trusted technician take a look before small issues turn into bigger problems.

When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vita...
02/25/2026

When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you can’t slow down and stop, you can’t drive safely.

Signs your brake shoes might need replacing are your rear brakes make noise when you step on the pedal and they vibrate when you brake. Another sign of bad brake shoes is that your hand brake stops working. If you notice one or both problems in your vehicle, it’s time to bring it in so a technician can inspect your brake system. It can be unsafe to drive a vehicle with worn out brake shoes.

Let us keep your brakes operating as they were designed to. When it comes to safe driving, stopping is as important as going.

Address

1565 Blairs Ferry Road
Marion, IA
52302

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13194476310

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