Is Your Vehicle Due For New Brakes?

One of the most important safety features associated with your vehicle is the braking system.  But how can you tell if it's time to have your brakes serviced?  Have you noticed any of the following warning signs:

- A low or spongy brake pedal

- Brake pedal is difficult to push down

- The brake light on your dash is illuminated

- You hear grinding or squealing noises 

- You feel vibrations when pushing down on the brake pedal

Check out this video for a complete explanation of why and when it's important to have your brake system serviced.

http://autonettv.mainstreetshell.com/brakes/brake-service/

For the best auto repair Santa Maria, trust your vehicle to the experts at Main Street Shell Service!

If You Are Reading This, Would You Do Us A Big Favor?

Hello there!  I wanted to spread the word a little bit and let the blogosphere know that Main Street Shell Service has had a Facebook fan page for quite some time.  Lately, it has been a little more active as some of our customers have begun to realize that we have an ever increasing internet presence.  We would love to have as many fans as possible so if you wouldn't mind taking a couple seconds to find us and "Like Us" on Facebook, we would very much appreciate it!  And remember, if you are in need of an auto repair or a smog check santa maria, please don't hesitate to stop by or give us a call.

Awesome Customer Reviews For Main Street Shell Service!

This post is about a fairly new customer review company who in my opinion is much more efficient and trustworthy than some of the dribble you find elsewhere on the internet.  This company will actually contact a number of our customers by telephone who have recently been to our business and ask them about their experience.  Customers also have the option of leaving a review on their own through Surecritic.com when they visit our website.  Hopefully some of the search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo will start giving a little more importance to the reviews that are collected from this site.  For the best smog check santa maria, you can go to our website and see the reviews for yourself.

Common Causes Of Smog Test Failure

Is your vehicle due for a smog check?  If so, the standards are constantly becoming tougher and tougher in an attempt to reduce the amount of air pollution in our atmosphere.  Before you bring your vehicle in, there are a few simple things you can do to better your chances of passing the smog inspection on your first try.

Check out this article from ehow.

Remember, for the quickest smog check santa maria and the best in santa maria auto repair, come see us at Main Street Shell Service.

Is A Dirty Fuel Injection System Slowing You Down?

Is your car running as well as it used to? Are you experiencing loss of power and reduced gas mileage?

Carbon buildup in your fuel injection system and clogged fuel injectors could be cause.  If this is the case, it's time to have your system flushed with a super potent cleaning solution that will set your vehicle free from engine gunk and blocked passages.

Here's a demonstration so you can get an idea of what to expect when you bring your vehicle in for a fuel injection flush.

http://www.ehow.com/video_5225923_clean-fuel-injectors.html

If you're not sure whether or not it's time for your vehicle to have it's fuel system cleaned, just stop by Main Street Shell Service in Santa Maria, CA for the best auto repair Santa Maria and have one of our expert technicians assist you.

Do what's right for your A/C system this summer!

It's summer time in the U.S. and in most parts of the country, it's important to have a fully functioning A/C system in your vehicle that can cool you off in the heat of the day.

Here are some tips to keep your A/C system in great working condition.

If your A/C system isn't keeping you cool, don't hesitate to bring your vehicle to Main Street Shell Service, the best in Santa Maria Auto Care!

California To Become Even Tougher On Smog Station Standards

California State legislation aims to crack down even harder on smog inspection stations throughout the state.

Main Street Shell Service continually strives to be in compliance with all state regulations and practices.  We are the ONLY Gold Shield certified facility in Santa Maria.

If your vehicle is due for a smog check Santa Maria then give us a call or come see us today.