Don't Ignore That "Check Engine" Light

Nobody likes taking their vehicle into the shop for repairs, and it can be especially worrisome when you see that dreaded "check engine" or "service engine soon" light appear on your dash.

As much as you would like to ignore this warning and pretend everything is okay with your car, this light is coming on for a reason.  Pretending that the light isn't there won't make the problem go away, and could potentially make the problem worse.

Here is a good explanation from AutoNet TV about how the check engine light system works:

Like they said in the video, a check engine light is serious and needs to be diagnosed quickly to find out what the problem is.  For more information about check engine light diagnosis and car truck repair, check out our new blog post at www.mainstreetshell.com.

California Smog Check- Your Questions Answered

Are you a new California resident? Has it been awhile since your vehicle was due for a smog inspection?  Depending on your situation, you may have specific questions about what the state of California requires when it comes to vehicle emissions.  Main Street Shell Service is a smog check Santa Maria Gold Shield facility and has been providing smog inspection services for many years.

Here is a good video that explains the entire process of a smog inspection here in California.

You may still have some questions even after watching this video.

You can find a helpful question and answer section on our Main Street Shell Service blog.

Gas Prices Expected To Rise Or Fall? You May Be Surprised.

With the current state of affairs in North Africa and the Mid East, not to mention a fairly busy hurricane season in the gulf, it seems likely that gas prices would be expected to rise in the near future.

Check out the new Main Street Shell Service blog to get the full story.

Main Street Shell Service provides unleaded and diesel fuels as well as propane service 7 days a week.

We are a full service auto repair shop, smog check station, and brake and lamp inspection facility.

Give us a call and let us know how we can help.