Main & Market Service Centre Ltd
42 Main St W Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 519-674-3257

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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Jul 02, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Ridgetown neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
Published on: Jan 02, 2019

Main & Market Service Centre Ltd Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Dec 30, 2018

PCV Valve Replacement at Main & Market Service Centre Ltd in Ridgetown

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Ridgetown drivers and our environment here in ON. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of...
Published on: Jun 03, 2018

Main & Market Service Centre Ltd Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more ON drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: Feb 18, 2018

Exhaust Service at Main & Market Service Centre Ltd

We've all heard a car or truck in our Ridgetown neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
Published on: Jan 17, 2018

Main & Market Service Centre Ltd Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on ON expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
Published on: May 21, 2017

Simple Answers from Main & Market Service Centre Ltd for Ridgetown: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Main & Market Service Centre Ltd Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Ridgeto...
Published on: Feb 13, 2017