Why is my car shaking real bad and the check engine light on?

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!