Although they never achieved widespread commercial success, Pet Engine did release three albums and one EP on its label, Don't Records.
The singles "Place to Breathe", "Reinventing the Wheel" and "Popular Teenage Disease" achieved a moderate amount of radio play in several American radio markets.
The band was included on the Aware Records compilation volume 8 which also featured up-and-coming artists John Mayer and Howie Day.
Their last official performance before a series of reunions came at Summerfest playing with Fountains of Wayne and Wilco.
Although Pet Engine broke up in early 2003, they were briefly reunited when they played at Summerfest 2006.