Why is my car shaking real bad and the check engine light on?
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My check engine light has been on since I got the car (3 months ago) but starting about 2 days ago my car started shaking really bad when I go under 45mph or at stops/idling. When I go over 45mph it seems to stop. There is a delay on taking off. And sometimes I'll be driving and it cut to where I cant go over 20-25mph and sometimes the car just dies and have to sit for about 5 minutes before I can turn it back on. I'm new to being a car owner so any advice will be appreciated. I don't want to take it somewhere where I'll be given the run around and talked into buying things I really don't need.
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Hello Andrea,
Thanks for checking with us! It sounds like you may be having a severe misfire condition. There are many variables in play here so I can't say for sure without being able to have a look at the car, but I can tell you that this might be a much simpler and cheaper fix than some would lead you to believe. We pride ourselves here on our honesty and drive for customer satisfaction, and would be more than happy to have a look at it for you to see exactly what is going on and the best way to fix it. It can be hard to find a good shop that you feel comfortable with, but if you give us a chance we will take care of you!
