Shirlington Shell
2817 South Quincy, Arlington, VA 22206 703.578.4656

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Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Arlington drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungu...
Published on: Jul 06, 2021

The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Mar 06, 2021

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Arlington that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively n...
Published on: Nov 28, 2015

Simple Answers from Shirlington Shell: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Shirlington Shell Answer:A cab...
Published on: Mar 07, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Arlington

{{ image('Mjk4') }} VA air quality affects Arlington drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the ai...
Published on: Jan 02, 2014