Usually get an appt fairly fast like how they explain everything to you not the cheapest but fair
Wonderful people. I am truly lost for words. I don’t even live in Marion but it will probably be worth the 30 minute drive to come back here in the future.I had a surprise trip to Chicago come up, I called and asked if I could my brakes and rotors changed the same day before getting on the highway. I was welcomed with open arms, I was told they’ll get several people working on it to get it done ASAP. The gentlemen took the car, saw I had a piece of plastic rubbing against the wheel, and my brake pads had about 25% left on them. They just took off the plastic that was making the noise, told me I could wait a little on the brakes and that was all…I wasn’t even charged a penny. I am very grateful for everyone at Blairs Ferry Automotive
They are nice. The gals in the office do their best to give accurate quotes and time frames, and the technicians in the shop have always done good work. They are even willing to special-order parts if you dont want the OEM they have on site. Also, they are within walking distance of a strip mall, so you dont have to sit around their office for something that takes an hour. Overall, I am happy with the service I received there.
Best mechanic experience Ive had in Cedar Rapids in a long time! As a single woman who knows nothing about cars I’m always being taken advantage by mechanics in town, but at Blair’s Ferry Automotive they were welcoming, friendly, fast, and extremely well priced! I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.
Ive done almost all of my auto repairs and maintenance personally for the past 20 years, because of poor experiences with other shops. Since I was not in a position to repair my truck personally while moving; I tried blairs ferry automotive. I could not be happier about that choice. They are the most honest, trustworthy, competent, and fairly priced mechanics Ive ever dealt with. Marty does an incredible job identifying specific vehicle issues, providing a detailed analysis without embellishments, explaining what he observed and why he suggests doing specific work, and performing the work. I will still do my own work when it makes sense to, but this will be the only shop I bring my vehicles to from now on.
When I got my first car, my father told me “if it’s anything more than an oil change, take it to Blair’s Ferry” and because of that, worrying about my car while it’s in the shop is a stress I’ve been able to avoid. Honest about what’s gonna need what done and when it’s gonna need it. I’ve brought in some real head scratchers and they always got it right in just a day or so. Dustin/Marty are fantastic and I recommend Blairs Ferry Automotive to anyone with a check engine light.
I highly recommend Blairs Ferry Automotive, they treat us like family from day one, prices are great, the work is amazing.
I was visiting CR from South Carolina and my 2009 Honda Fit starter began acting up. It was a problem that began 6 months earlier during winter time, when the bendix would hang up and make all sorts of noise. When the weather warmed up, the problem went away except upon my mid-July visit to CR when it began acting up in 90 degree weather. I had them order a new starter for me and when I brought my car in for the repair, the old starter was acting fine (of course!) and so the mechanic called me before working on it to understand why he was replacing an expensive and functioning starter. Imagine that - an honest mechanic that could speak directly with the customer! That never happens, anymore! Even better, the management said if the new starter encounters issues in South Carolina, just call them up and theyd work something out with the shop down here (in SC) to help cover the warranty work. Two thumbs way up for Blairs Ferry Automotive!
Very knowledgeable. Got next day service for a non-emergency.
The owner of this shop and the people who work there are open, honest, and do good quality work. I have gone in recently for a few different problems they are always quick to take care of my vehicle and talk me through what is wrong. The people I have dealt with here have gone above and beyond to help me with my car troubles. I have shopped around a bit in the CR area for a reliable auto shop and this is it. Customer for life.
Fantastic service, transparent with costs and completely truthful in what is or isnt needed. Very flexible and accommodating. Also have a fun little area for kids to play while the car is being worked on!
Havent had any problems ever since they fixed the car. The owners are so amazing and the rest of the staff are very kind curious and efficient.
My girlfriends Prius had the catalytic converter stolen about three weeks ago and we went here to get it replaced. Well today we found someone had once again tried to take it, this time failing, but managing to damage it. She took it back in here being as it was already some of the best service weve received anywhere. About thirty minutes later they sent her out the door having welded it up for free. We wont be going anywhere else from now on and I suggest everyone give them a try.
Nice people very heplful..treat you right .. no bull involved straight forward shop..
The absolute best! Marty goes above and beyond to make sure your vehicle is in tip top shape!!
These guys truly care about the customer and doing a great job! Also honest with what your vehicle needs.. Glad I found them!
The people the work the way they get you taken care of mechanical and professional. I would not trust anyone else after the experience I have here love saying to others thanks but I have my own mechanic his name is Marty and he works out of Blaires ferry automotive check him out guarantee you wont look for honest service anywhere else after they fix your problems
Nice staff, reasonable prices. Got an oil change that I couldve done myself for cheaper, but the convenience is worth it in my opinion.
Solid crew, not screwing anyone over with outrageous prices. Honest bunch putting in honest work. Still my go-to shop for my vehicles. shop rates are compatible and the work is done in a timely manner. They will lay out options for repair if they exist.
This is the best place for anything to do with your car even oil changes. The guys are so friendly and the waiting area is so clean and has plenty of magazines. Soda and water and snacks. Very nice guys
Marty got my vehicle in right away and was very thorough with the repairs making sure they got my car back to running great. fair price and great customer service anytime Ive called or they called me.
Honestly one of the best auto shops Ive ever had the privilege of dealing with. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are eager to get your vehicle back on the road with as little out of pocket expense as possible. It is refreshing to know the mechanics in this shop are honest and care about the patrons. Great job Blairsferry Auto keep it up!
Had me fixed up before I could blink, and they were very friendly about it! When AAA left me high and dry they were able to get me back on the road and back on schedule. Im not from the area, so I wasnt sure where to go, but after finding this place and the amazing service they provided I would definitely would recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Blairs Ferry Automotive deserves the highest possible commendation! Time and time again, they have proven an excellent business model: reliable service, always acting in good faith, great business acumen, super fair pricing, quick turnaround, top notch work... need I say more?! Don’t walk, RUN to Blairs Ferry Automotive for your every auto service need.
Hub assemble replacement ford f150. Fair price and excellent work.
Very pleased with the service I received. Air conditioner was not working in my car. Called to make an appointment, was to told that I could come in right now. In about an hour, my air conditioner was repaired. Felt the cost was reasonable. Courteous employees. Comfortable waiting room.Would recommend this business.Thank you
Love this place there very professional
Hands down the most professional, realistic, and compassionate business I have ever had the complete pleasure of patronizing. I highly suggest anyone and everyone utilize their services and knowledge of the trade.
My mom and I love this place! They’re always so nice and understanding. They don’t try to scam you like other car places for being a woman, they put what’s wrong with your car straight forward and there’s no funny business. We’ve been taking our cars here for years and we will continue to!! Best car fixer upper in CR.
Very kind & knowledgable staff!
Very fair. Everybody is super nice. I will always come back here.
Love the guys at this shop always work with me to get my needs taken care of at a responsible price thank you and all your staff Ricky booher and family
Very friendly staff. Price are very reasonable. Tell the correct report about your car full inspection as part of Oi change. Fix the small things with minimal charge as part of oil change service. I would definitely recommend others as well to visit them atleast once.
Changed from 4 to 5 stars (2/13/2017): Today over the phone Dustin diagnosed my car issue, told me the exact part I needed from the parts store, and coached me on the repair myself. He said, You can do this; if you cant, bring it over and Ill do it, but save the money and do it yourself. This is the second time a Blairs Ferry Auto team member has told me how to fix something on my own. They will continue to get my business on the issues beyond my skill level (which are a lot :). Thanks yall!Ive been a customer at this shop for 4 years. The mechanics are friendly, the service is timely. I have most of my work done here and the oil change price (now $25) is great for anyone. They answer questions and work with the customer. It helps to know a bit about what your card needs because its never easy to postpone certain repairs, if you dont know for sure (but theyll shoot you straighter than any dealer will if you ask questions). I also appreciate that they allow me to bring in parts to be installed. Their prices are fair.
Great place to have your car worked on great guys fast service
Great customer service!! Very personable!! Popped my tire and bent my rim. They got me a great price on a used rim and new tire!! Cant thank them enough for their friendly service! They also quick and efficient for oil changes! I will continue to give them my business!! Thank you, Blairs Ferry Auto!! BTW they have an app☺☺☺
To say these guys go above and beyond is an understatement! I have been taking my cars here for awhile. They have always been very thorough, honest and very well priced. Dustin helped me find a place when my car broke down out of town and saved me over $400. Marty went out of his way to pick me up when my car wouldnt start after a replacement part didnt work and fixed my car quickly. I recommend them to everyone and wont go anywhere else!
These guys are so kind and go above and beyond! When I needed my A.C. fixed they laid out the options and discussed what was most cost effective, did a great job fixing it, and, on top of it all, fixed a lose wire in the door that was hindering the window operation just because the guys had some extra time. When I asked if it cost extra they just smiled and said not to worry about it! Dodge was going to charge me $100 just to LOOK at it!!! Simply put, these guys are just kind, honest, good workers! Thanks!
Great team!! Quality work, great prices and always honest.
I needed my headlights replaced, figured out I couldnt do it myself. Found this place online and they had me in and out in 45 minutes with fair, upfront pricing. Highly recommended.
No one else in the area comes remotely close to the service provided by Blair’s Ferry Auto. I’ve been here a couple times to get my car fixed up, once being a substantial repair. Honest people who will not try to cheat you. They will give you a great assessment on your vehicle and treat your car with care. Awesome customer service. Blairs ferry is a small and independent business that operates with integrity. Who the hell doesn’t want to support that?
Great spot, might not be pretty on the outside, but Ill take a honest mechanic/shop over a nice building anytime!
Blairs Ferry Automotive was recommended to me by two different friends. I have now had two oil changes, one tire rotation and a check engine light check performed by this team. I have been treated extremely well, very friendly, very practical and very reasonable. Thank you for being such a wonderful group!
Great group of people very honest and straightforward they did not try and sell me anything I didnt need and they went above and beyond what I expected. My experience with them made a repeat customer out of me I will continue to go back. I would not hesitate to bring your vehicle here if you are looking for a trustworthy shop to rely on.
I got into Blair’s Ferry Auto because I need to replace a starter quickly. They not only got me in the same day, but they replaced my started in just 30 minutes!!!! Great customer service! Highly recommended.
Great signs, better service.
The best mechanical car repair in town. Great quality of workGreat family own the business. Blairs Ferry does not take you to the cleaner like some other competitor.
I don’t usually do reviews on places but this is such a good automotive shop there more then willing to talk to you and give honest assessment of your car. They have helped me a lot and my family. There such a well rounded Business holding a professional background wile being honest about what needs to be done at a good and responsible price.
Good people good service
I would highly recommend Blairsferry Automotive to anyone. Every time I needed work done on a vehicle I always received friendly and prompt service. Marty really goes above and beyond to service his customers. I will definitely be a returning customer :-)
Incredible service! Very nice and honest. Im new to the area and I called them somewhat frantic and unsure about what to do with my car that wouldnt start. Within 5 minutes of calling, they drove to where my car had died and jump started it for me. The extremely kind gesture saved me so much money from towing and stress in figuring it out. Its nearly impossible to find service this great in a big city. I would recommend Blairs Ferry Automotive to anyone! I had my car serviced there once prior to this event and was blown away by how kind they were in helping me when I was in need.
Great people! Wont steer you wrong.
Got in quick for oil change and price was very reasonable. My check engine light was still on when I picked up my car though.
I brought in a used car I was thinking of buying, and these guys worked me into their schedule to inspect it for me. I called them before driving to Marion from two hours away to test drive this new Craigs List listing. They not only gave me a ton of good information about the vehicle, but also filled me in on other local info that helped me make the right decision. Thanks, guys, for saving me from a huge headache! You obviously have a lot of fans in and around Marion, and now one very, very happy customer from Des Moines!
This place is amazing. They have a kid sized table and a bunch of toys and games. My one and two year old had a lot of fun while I was waiting for an oil change. The staff was polite and got my car right in and finished in 30 minutes. This was my most wonderful auto experience ever!
Never had an issue with these guys. They are very honest and appear to want what is best for you. I will not go anywhere else! Prices are very reasonable as well.
I know I’m getting great service and the best deal when I take my car here. Honest mechanics are refreshing. They are fast at getting you back on the road.
Blairs Ferry Auto were fantastic this winter when it was belowzero, cars were onlists to be towed and mine developed some weird electrical issues and wouldnt budge. They got to us that day, and worked on it and had me back on the road in no time. Several other issues popped up that were unusual and they kept at it till they found it. When there was something they werent comfortable with, no lies, no gimmicks just straight truth. I Highly recommend them!
Quick n painless trip 4 my SUV.
Very nice very professional service we will be back fore sure.
Very polite, very good service. i would highly recommend this shop to anyone. Marty you the man!
Never been anywhere for car issues where I felt so taken care of. These guys are amazing and have great customer service. I wont go anywhere else in town for car maintenance or repairs.
After dealing with small town shops my whole life I thought that I would lose that moving to Cedar Rapids. This place breaks the mold. They treat you like family and they are HONEST. Went in to change the breaks, they called and said the one just needed tightened and there would be no charge. I cant imagine another place in Cedar Rapids doing that. They are also VERY affordable and they really take the time to explain whats going on, and how they plan to fix it. Best place around!
Honest, trustworthy, reasonable. IF I have to send my car somewhere else he always send me to a good place. I have a Mini Cooper, Dustin keeps HyperHeaven running in tip top shape. If you are taking your car to someone other than Blairs Ferry Automotive in Marion, then youre going to the wrong place! My car stalled out today. He put me at ease and sent me to BMW in CR where he knew they could help fix the problem. I like this mechanic and his family. They have been very good to me since moving here 7 months ago.
Nothing but good things to say. They have gone out of their way to make sure all is right. No questions go unanswered or answered with generic statements. Fast, Dependable and Affordable what more can you ask for.
Great people I never used them before I moved down the street, very friendly and willing to work with you!
Great service! Very friendly. Reasonable Prices. Clean
Been doing business with Dustin and his crew for 5 years. Always great service and never try to oversell a repair.
Dustin is my hero! He managed to fix my clutch, replace a broken ball joint, and have my Mitsubishi Eclipse back to me within one day! Great prices, outstanding service. Ive finally found a mechanic in Cedar Rapids!
Scammers! All I wanted was an oil change. When it was completed they said I needed a new tire rod in the next 30 days or my wheel was in danger of falling off. I feel now that I was targeted because I am a young woman. I asked them to fix it. Had my appointment and when I got my car back he said we broke your car but dont worry we fixed it! Afterwards it started making a horrible noise while turning the wheel. I called them and they said they stand by their work and asked me to bring it back. When I did he said must have missed it the first time but your ball joint needs replaced. I asked for a price quote and left. I took it to an honorable shop and they said my lower ball joint was in fact a little loose but is not a safety concern. They also stated if the ball joint was bad they would not have been able to do an alignment in the first place. The fact alone that they laughed when saying they broke my car and that they must have missed something the first time is mind blowing. Either they are complete con artists or someone there has no idea what they are doing! I wish I could go back in time and stop myself from ever stepping foot in there again!
The guys at BFA are amazing. I have been going to them for 10+ years. Recently I have been hearing a noise and running out of time due to an upcoming trip. I scheduled an appointment to drop off and they called me with what needed to be done and gave me a quote. When the job was completed they called me to let me know. They have always came to the rescue for any of our vehicle needs. I can not thank the BFA crew enough. Thanks guys for being there.
Really takes great care of their customers and does a thorough job.
After they replaced my car air conditioning unit I turned on the radio and there was frost warning. Great work and customer service!
Ladies at the desk were great.
Use to be my go to place for auto repair. Use to recommend them. Took me for a financial ride and didnt guarentee their work this year. Cost me just over 1000.
Most honest mechanics in town, wont go anywhere else! Love this place give them a shot !
As far as I am aware very honest and reasonable shop to go to. They fix most things for a vehicle.
Very nice staff great work
Great place excellent service helpful people
Fantastic family owned and customer oriented service. The best, bar none, in the Cedar Rapids area.
They back up their work and dont charge for anything your vehicle doesnt need. And theyre nice.
I had some noise coming from my front struts. Wasnt sure if I could drive safely. I went to this shop to just have someone look at it. Answer I got was nope can’t look at it or help you, booked for complete week. Guy said that I was eating his time while I was talking to him about it. It’s like for real!!! I just wanted to have someone see if it’s ok to drive on but instead I’m driving farther on it to find someone to look at it.@blairsferry automobile:: Sorry, I can’t delete this review. You might be good with fixing stuff. But your shop is not the place to stop by in case of emergency. Further down, Boubin automobile mechanic came out and checked my car to make sure if it was okhey to drive. He found that my stuts were broken and it was not safe to drive. Those guys were busy too. But they did make sure to look at it. I will stand by my review.
Friendly staff good prices
Great service and cool staff!
Great work
They r good but they dont listen very well. I asked them to tell me everything thats wrong and prices of parts and labor they told me a few things but not everything and they didnt and prices on the sheet so i asked him to and what did he do is just dropped down alot of numbers for them all. The good thing about them they r the only ones that i could find that gives free estaments.M
I use to think this was a good place to bring my car. They have worked on my car several times over the years. Bought an interstate battery from them for a $151.00 back in December 29th 2015. When The head gasket blew for the final time and I drove my car in to their lot. They said they give me $50 for the car. I said I wanted the battery out of it because it wasnt that old. They were ok with that. Found a salvage yard that would give me more for the car. When the car was towed away. Oh they forgot about the battery. Salvage yard said the battery in the car was clean and oil free. dated June of 2015. It was not an Interstate battery but an Exide and it was only good for 20 months. When the engine blew there was oil everywhere how did it miss the battery? I wont be letting these guys change the oil in my new car, I can tell you that.
Super kind, kid-friendly, and speedy service! What a great little auto shop!
Knowledgeable, friendly, quick, and convenient. Clean/Kid Friendly +++
These guys are the best of the best!!
Honest mechanics, fair prices, speedy work, and never need to re-fix anything. Always done right the first time.
I can honestly say that BFA is one of the WORST mechanics in Cedar Rapids. Not only do they try to push unneeded services onto you, they fail to fix the problem the first time. The rates charged at BFA are ridiculous compared to other places in the area. Never again will I take my vehicle to BFA and suggest you dont either.
Great shop, great people and great pricing. I am a customer for life and I always recommend them to my friends and family!
Very friendly and knowledgeable!
Fast, fair, courteous service
Great customer service and described the problem very well even though it was bad news.
Fair and honest.
Great Groupon deal
Honest and accurate friendly service