Muffin Muffler Shop in Austin
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Site: http://www.muffinmuffler.com/
- Monday:8:30AM–5:30PM
- Tuesday:8:30AM–5:30PM
- Wednesday:8:30AM–5:30PM
- Thursday:8:30AM–5:30PM
- Friday:8:30AM–5:30PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Muffin Muffler did a great job on my classic GMC. I just needed a Flowmaster muffler installed and they were able to squeeze me in even though they were extremely busy with other big jobs. Tom and his crew were awesome and I definitely recommend them for any exhaust work you may need. I love the new sound of my truck!
This place rocks! Its unfortunate that a lot of us will have to come here because of unfortunate circumstances, such as stealing. But at least you know youre coming to a place that has knowledge expertise and genuinely care. Very happy with my service and repairs. Tundra owners dont hesitate!
Imagine my disappointment when I took my Mustang GT in, this past week, to have the Magnaflow dual exhausts swapped for a set of Borla Stinger type mufflers and the shop was not really willing to do the work. I brought new mid pipes and the Borla mufflers and Tom acted like he didnt really understand what I wanted. Take the old mufflers and mid pipes off and install the new ones. I finally just said forget it and left. Monday, I am taking my parts and request to Barbees Muffler shop. What a waste of time.
Tom and his guys are great. My car sounded like a boat and there were fumes inside when stopped at an intersection. Tom looked at it, saw the problem and gave me a quote. I made an appointment for the next day. Expecting to spend a few hours in their comfortable waiting room, 90 minutes later they were done, my car runs smooth, sounds great and most importantly no more fumes inside! I highly recommend them.
I needed my catalytic converter replaced & covered with a hood in a pinch, and at a lower price than I expected. Michael went above and beyond with the service, which was very quick, and he even drove me down the street to get my tire pressure checked. Tom was lovely as well!
Absolutely amazing. I failed a state inspection elsewhere because the salt and wet roads from the north finally did their damage and my exhaust pipe was rusted through. The place where I got the inspection said they could replace the whole muffler for $1800. Instead I went to Muffin Muffler and they replaced the rusty section for $110, in way less than the hour that they said it would take. Absolutely fantastic service, quick and saved me well over $1500.
Tom was awesome. I took my Jeep Wrangler in for what I thought was an exhaust leak but he diagnosed it and said it was just water and he didn’t charge me anything for diagnostics. It was a great Monday and I was in and out in no time. I am glad people like you exist Tom.
I recently had the pleasure of dealing with the guys at Muffin Muffler shop...and I’m glad I did.I installed a new catalytic converter on my car and did not want to use the bolt on band that it came wi5, so the search began for a muffler shop. I live near Lakeway/ Bee Cave, so all of the places I called seemed to be put off that I would ask for such petty work. Crazy as it sounds, I could not find a place anywhere in my area and the whole two people I found in Austin had an 8 plus week lead time. That is...until I called Muffin Muffler Shop.A quick call and explanation of what I needed ended with, “Come on down and if you don’t mind waiting a bit we can get it done today”. I drove about 45 minutes and met a very nice group of guys. I dropped of my car and walked over to Whataburger for breakfast. By the time I walked back (30 minutes or less), my car was done!I cannot recommend them enough! If and when I ever need work done again, I’ll definitely be back!
I went to another muffler shop to get an exhaust leak fixed (it was the flex pipe). I ended up with a quote to change both catalytic converters and the flex pipe. I was quoted 2600 for the job. I came down to Muffin Muffler and spoke to Tom for a second opinion. I had actually came to him for a quote to replace both catalytic converters and the flex pipe based on what I had been told at the earlier shop. Tom, being the honest person he is, mentioned that I did not need to change my cats and that he could cut out the leaky flex pipe, replace it with a new one in 1hr for 240. I could not believe it! True to his word, he got it done in less than an hr, showed me the new flex pipe and the old one as well to compare. The car sounded wonderful and you could fill the improved power when pressing on the gas. I felt so good I tipped him! First time in my life I tipped a mechanic. Thanks Tom! I will be back if I ever need anything done on the car again.
10 stars review for sure!!I walked in, no appt, these guys are busy for sure but it didnt matter, Tom made time to talk about what I wanted, he squeezed me in for an inspection and realized it was a quick fix on my axle-back exhaust. I never thought I would get the work done the same day, but Tom and his team made sure I left the shop satisfied and surely I did!!! Exhaust looking good, sounding good and everything within my budget. Thanks a lot guys!! 100% recommended. Will post pics later.
I had packed for a wait, and was out in under an hour. (The exhaust run was in better shape than I had feared.) Parts on site, they welded in the new muffler and added a new hanger/strap while making sure everything was solid. Best of all, it was less than half what I had budgeted.Almost wish I had more vehicles, to be able to give them more of my business.
LISTEN THIS BUSINESS IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THE QUALITY OF THE WORK IS MORE THAN WHAT YOU WOULD IMAGINE!! I took my Dodge Charger to Muffin and they did a very outstanding job I was very impressed and the price is reasonable also. I would recommend you to come here if you want the best quality of work done to your vehicle! Trust me this is the place to go you will not have any disappointments whatsoever
Hit a metal bed frame that fell out of a pickup on I-35. It punctured/tore open my exhaust pipe. Tom and his welder were both very friendly and professional. They did a great job fixing my truck. It was a fair price and I was back on the road in 30 minutes. Thanks Muffin Muffler Shop. You have earned my business.
Went to inquire about swapping out my Flowmaster 50 for a quieter 70 series. I was told that the droning would lessen but I wasnt sure if I would be satisfied. I went with it after speaking with him. The 70 was quieter not substantially but enough.He was very friendly and down to earth.Price was less than others and got in and out sooner than expected.
Great experience! Came in without calling around 9a, and Tom said he could immediately look at my car. Determined very quickly it was a simple fix and showed me exactly what was going on; $180 for parts and labor to install a new rear muffler (which they thankfully had in stock). He said itd be an hour but it was really only 40 min, which I spent waiting in the clean and well stocked waiting room. Great experience, would definitely come here again!
Ive known about Muffin for a number of years through different car clubs and friends who have had work done here. Theyve all had good things to say. I finally have another car that needed some custom exhaust work done and Tom did not disappoint! These guys have an eye for detail and make sure the end result meets function and form. My exhaust works well without rattles, fits great, sounds awesome and looks better than what comes from the factory! Absolutely recommended without hesitation.
Great experience with this shop and the staff. Guys here were good to work with, they quickly identified the issue, the cost of the work was fair and I thought reasonable and a good value, and the service was done in a timely manner. Definitely recommend this business. Great work and Thanks guys!
These guys are awesome! It still reminds me of old Austin in a really good way there. Super chill and honest vibe. Tom was super helpful, and had my car finished earlier then I was given. I was really happy about that. Their quality of work is spot on. I could not be happier with the price, service, employees, waiting area, quality... They installed a dual axle back exhaust for me. I will recommend this place to my friends and family. Thanks Muffin Muffler.
These guys are great! They have done all my muffler work for 15+ years and will keep getting my business. They do quality work, are quick about it and are always friendly. On several occasions they have noticed something my mechanic missed and given me helpful, understandable advise. Its good to have auto help like Muffin around.
Used these folks to get a catalytic converter shield put on my Prius. They were super fast and had the best prices out of the other 3 shops I called. They were also the only one who had shields in stock so I didnt have to buy/wait on my own to come in. They were also really nice and adhered to all COVID safety practices. I 100% recommend this shop!
I had Tom put a Flowmaster Super 40 on my Silverado. He gave me a great price and did excellent work, I love how my truck sounds, thank you Tom!!Also, if anyone is questioning whether they should remove the flapper valve, just do it, the exhaust sounds much better without it.
I recently brought my sons Honda CRV to Muffin Muffler.Tom greeted me and was very friendly and was able to look at the vehicle and give me a quick estimate for the exhaust repairs. I was given a quote at a local Honda dealership for $3,200.00 for the new catalytic converter and muffler. Tom did the work for under $600.00! Tom and his Team repaired the vehicle in less than 3 hours. They were knowledgeable experts with anything related to vehicle exhaust, muffler and emission systems. I highly recommend Tom at Muffin Muffler. The CRV runs great and we are very thankful for the excellent job! They deserve a + 5 star rating, so glad we found them. Will definitely keep them top of mind for any future muffler repairs!! Thank you Tom and your amazing Team!!
Went there with my 2017 wrx to get my exhaust moved over more and at a different angle. Tom made sure I left the shop 100% happy. Really knows what he is doing and allowed me to do it there with him to make sure it was how I wanted and needed it. His assistant is also a very good welder and knew a lot about how the exhaust needs to be without ruining the flow of the exhaust. Both great guys. Get it done fast with clean welds, and allowed me to test fit other parts to makes sure the exhaust was perfectly placed. Totally recommend to anyone and would go there again.
The people that work here are extremely friendly have a lot of integrity. One of the workers accidentally broke my cheap plastic license plate holder while moving my car. Not only did he immediately bring it to my attention when I came to pick up the car (which was finished quickly), but also apologized, offered to replace it, and knocked $25 off the install.It was much more inconvenient for me to use Muffin Muffler because I live far away, but Im glad I did (twice now). I never write reviews so that should tell you how happy I am with their service!
These guys are good. If you have to wait to get your car/truck in, DO IT!!! Troy and company at Muffin Muffler are first class gents. They are absolutely honest and go above and beyond expectations. They installed two systems for me (both started as kits) but came out better than the manufacturer intended. They have an astute attention to detail, clearance, and quality of the overall exhaust system. My latest system was very involved, they installed it on my 280Z. It was masterfully done, sounds awesome, clearance is excellent, and I couldnt be happier. Thank you guys at Muffin Muffler Shop!
Really a great experience. Had a walk in muffler and tail pipe issue. They put it on the rack and had a look at it within minutes. The expert technicians took a look, gave me no B.S. options, and a quote within a few minutes. They did the repairs within a few hours... no issues, great quality!
I brought in a challenge with a 1987 4Runner, so I wasnt sure what to expect. The reviews dont lie, and Im here to add another 5 Star to the pile. Tom was super attentive, pricing was extremely reasonable, and the overall experience was top notch. My truck is now so quiet that its almost unsettling.
Absolutelty fantastic team who truly takes their time to get everything done right. Took my 2015 Lexus RC 350 in to do a muffler delete. Tom not only took time to speak with me over the phone about various tips they had in stock, but also allowed me to stay in the garage and watch them work! He is a fantastic mechanic who is not only very friendly, but very knowledgable and precise with his work. He asked for my verification every step of the way to ensure I was satisfied with the process, and took his time making sure everything was lined up properly and fitted snuggly before welding pieces together.The rest of the team was very diligent in their work and have very positive personalities, the shop is very welcoming and friendly, and their services and part are priced more than fairly for the work they do and the fine tuning they put in to make sure the customer is very satisfied. I would highly recommend giving them a call and stopping by to talk to Tom if you are in the market for anything exhaust or modification related, I will definitely be returning for future business!
Came in to have a resonator welded onto the exhaust of my supercharged F150, which is being turned into a track only vehicle. Tom had me in an out in about an hour without an appointment or call ahead, and he and his crew did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!
Great guys at muffin muffler. Purchased a new muffler for my car and needed to get the old one cut out and welded. Called around a few places and was recommend Muffin by Munich Auto.Muffin did great work, spending some extra time making sure I was happy with the fit and lineup before welding and letting me inspect a few other things on my car while it was on the lift.You get what you pay for and I was very happy with the quality of work and service. Theres a good reason these guys have been here since 1975.The t-shirts are also top notch.
Great Guys, the location is a gated area about 20 ft off shirley next to a greenish house, The guys did great work to repair my muffler which failed inspection and fell off. I had ordered a new muffler off rock auto and brought it in. They welded the muffler on which needed a little tweaking to fit right and made sure the entire exhaust was secure and no longer lose anymore. They charged me a fair price for their expertise, Im happy to support a local business. I brought in the part and it cost me $ 120 for them to put on the new muffler which included welding. I would be happy to pay it again. Hopefully, they continue to get enough business otherwise they may need to branch out more and become a state inspection place, tire shop, or full mechanic shop. I came in and got inline and they were able to help me the same day and I was out within one hour and a half. They werent that busy. I generally believe a busy shop is a good sign because that means their customers keep coming back making the place busy but all they do are mufflers, exhausts and catalytic converters I believe. They didnt try to up-sell me and I didnt feel like they were trying to twist my arm. All they do are mufflers. If youre listening Muffin Muffler, you guys need to branch out. Id love to make you guy my go to tire shop, inspection shop, muffler shop, oil change shop, basic automotive shop. Thanks
Great work, great price, will definitely be back for any future exhaust work.Had an aftermarket catback installed (at another shop) on my car about 6 months ago. Drone and the occasional clunking/grinding noise kept getting worse until I finally had enough and brought it in. Tommy figured out the problem, refitted the exhaust and added some glasspacks while I had lunch, and I drove away a happy man.
Best muffler shop Period.Will not take my car or let any of my friends or family take theirs any where else!Extremely honest & friendly staff & very knowledgeable as well!Definitely an establishment that values the customer over the dollar and would highly recommend to anyone that needs any exhaust work!
Great price, friendly, and fast service. My check engine light was on and the code was for an issue with either the catalytic converter or an O2 sensor. I stopped by and Tom looked at it immediately and diagnosed the problem. Just over an hour later(they had to order a part they didnt have in stock) I was out of there and the problem was solved.
Tom did a complete cat-back rebuild of the exhaust system on F150 4x4. I have a dual exhaust system and they did an excellent job with the Magnaflow product. The workmanship is excellent with clean weld beads and they added several new pipe hangers that perfectly secured the pipes which exit on both sides. They gave me an estimate on day one and finished the job the next day. Regardless of the age of your vehicle or the exhaust system - these guys can fix it. Forget using the national chains - these guys are from here - spend your money with them.
These guys are AWESOME!!! I took my car in with major emission problems. I was on a strict time frame for repairs (court order). Muffin was the only one that guaranteed my parts next day. I was given a quote for repairs and when i got there one of the parts was a 100.00 less than they were quoted. Instead of those guys pocketing the extra money for themselves they gave me the full 100.00 off labor cost. NO ONE DOES THAT BUT MUFFIN!! Troy and Tom are fantastic, honest, folks. I will be recommending them to everyone who has emission problems. Thanks Muffin for your complete honest and true professionalism. John W.
I recently visited Muffin Muffler shop for getting my chevy exhaust leakage issue. The guys looked at the issue and diagnosed the issue to be a crack in the exhaust manifold but recommended me to Yost automobile shop to get that fixed. Didnt charge anything for initial diagnosis. They even provided me a high level of what to expect when I go to Yost. I really liked them for their honesty and their think customer attitude.
I was the sole customer at this shop. Not even a car in the shop being worked on. I had to go in on one leg to find a guy who asked me the stupidest question. Was my muffler making noise? I had left the engine running and you could hear it a block away. I wanted to tell him It sounded like that when we drove it off the showroom floor in 2015 but my wife wanted to try a new road. He told me to turn it off and leave the key in it and he would be with me in a few minutes. I chose to sit in my vehicle but I did turn the engine off. When he emerged I did exit my vehicle but another employee walked up and my employee walked off with him and I sat back down in my vehicle. I waited several minutes and then I drove off assuming they didnt need my business. I went there because of the top rating and great reviews but I dont need to be treated like a idiot because I only have one leg.
I have been using these guys since 1993 back when I was a poor high school student. They have won me over and I have NEVER used another muffler shop since. I have recommended everyone that ever needs work done. I have even told customers at other service stations when I hear them getting quotes for exhaust work done. These guys are honest, fair and offer great products at a fair price. I have watched them over the years and never seen them once try to up sell anyone or fix something that did not need it. I only wish they did full car repair. (hint hint) So if you are reading this stop call and go to Muffin you can thank me and them later
I pulled the exhaust off of my 2011 F-150 and installed on my 2013 F-150... I didnt have a lift which made it hard to remove and install. The joints were seized together and some of the hangers got bent. I called and asked if they could repair the problems. He said it would roughly be $75 when I spoke to the owner on the phone. Shortly after I arrive, they get everything repaired in no-time! Then he said it was only $60!!!!! How often do you go to a shop and it ends up being less? Im sure it isnt very often. I definitely recommend this place!!!
I was looking forward to coming here. I got recommendation and called about what I wanted done and stopped by. They said come by anytime.I stopped by and was told immediately that they were busy and could not help. I told them i drove al the way up and they hesitantly take a look. He quoted me 350 for one muffler or 700 for replacement of dual mufflers. That’s more than the cost of an entire car back system!!I know that he just wanted to kick me out.I went to my car shop that referred me and they said this is the second instance of how this shop reacted in the past two weeks.
When I moved to Austin Texas more than two years ago my muffler kept me from the eCheck. I worried it was going to cost thousands of dollars to replace the whole system. These wonderful people just replaced the part that had the hole, only cost around $70, and refused to take any extra as a thank you. Would highly recommend.
I bought a new exhaust for my truck. I had it clamped but I really liked the new sound I got, and I wanted more out of it. So I decided to get it welded instead and I went to the muffin muffler. Before that however I talked to them on the phone and I asked for a quote, price was set at $70. They ended up adding an extra piece of pipe because the new muffler was shorter and the pipe that I took wasnt the length it needed to be. So they added the pipe and they also did a slight bent so the whole bottom pipe would be a bit more straight. Price was $70 just we had talked about over the phone.5*
I needed an entire new exhaust pipe system from my header to my muffler and the tailpipe re-attached correctly. Not only did I show up at 3:30 in the afternoon and they had me out the door and good to go by 4:30pm, they charged me only $160 total for it. Couldnt be happier with the job they did.
I couldnt pass my inspection without getting my catalytic converter replaced. Michael was very courteous. He looked at my car and ordered the part. I came back the following day to get the catalytic converter replaced. It was done within one hour. Thank you Muffin Muffler crew!
I dropped my 300zx first thing in the morning. They took two magnaflow catalytic converters I had bought online and handed it to them.By lunch time they were finished, and the car was ready to go. The welds looked pretty good and there were no leaks. The owner is very reasonable and easy to do business with.Ill definitely be going back to them if I have any other exhaust work/welding needed.
Mechanics—you just never know what youre going to get. RARELY will you ever speak to anyone in the car repair business and not feel like youre possibly being taken advantage of. Good news! You will not feel that way speaking to Eric or Tom at Muffin. They treat you like they are concerned about your issue, speak to you politely and intelligently, they arent hurried, and (so far) are prompt. At this moment (after supplying them with a good amount of detailed information), Im waiting on a quote and if the price is right, I will be taking our vehicle there. Refreshing experience from the start and thats just a single phone call. This is the way customer service ought to be initiated.
Bubba with ME Johnson sent me here. Bobby took a look at my muffler and made me a deal. Hes replacing now and I am thrilled. I had a really noisy one on my truck and youd hear me coming from from a block away.Im looking forward to having a quieter truck. At these high rates of speed that we can travel at in Texas, 80 mph on toll road, the other a totally hurt my ears.Give Bobby a raise!Thank you so much for the help with my old 2000 Dodge, now daily driver.
Old school in the best way possible....Love Tom and this shopHe was ultra professional and had alot of good advice on the exhuast system he built for my off road truckThe shop did a excellent job and I way very happy I followed his adviceTwo thumbs way up 👍 👍As a heads up they dont have a office staff...so they are slow to answer the phone....old school like I said
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. They make you feel right at home while your waiting on the job to be complete with complimentary coffee and wifi access (waiting area is also very clean!) Good prices and very helpful, they take the time to answer all your questions as opposed to just pushing you into a sale. Highly recommend this place to all!
They not help me out to solve the problem and they just go other people cars I was first arrive there but someone was coming they just help them out I was wait what hell so they are not good business with us it waste my time so don’t go there they will not help u out what u need get done for your cars
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Muffin Muffler Shop 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-07Called em On Monday, showed up on Wednesday and drove straight onto the lift.Easy going, no pressure sales while doing catalytic converters and custom, high performance exhaust systems.Trust them with ALL you under carriage and tell them Nathan sent you..They’ll ask who? and start to work on your vehicle almost immediately.
Review №2
2022-04-06Tom and the whole team at Muffin Muffler are amazing. Drove up this morning and they were quick to take my car in for a look - so friendly, quick and helpful. Tom showed me where the issues with my car was and explained it in great detail to make sure I understood everything - the pricing was up front and very clear. Once I agreed, they started working on the car right away and I was out of there in -45 minutes with my car finally functioning properly! Cant recommend this place enough.
Review №3
2021-12-02Michael and Tom are the bomb. I bought a custom rear diffuser for a Lexus IS 350 F Sport from an overseas vendor. Took it to them for advice on an exhaust system and new tips. Within 5 mins my car was on the lift and they were giving me options. When the parts came in Michael worked all day to get them installed, including customizing the poor fit of the diffuser and painting the exhaust-tip connection points for a seamless match. Thats attention to detail. Not to mention, texting me pictures for updates and approval throughout the process. Love these guys, and their love for the craft. Thanks yall!!
Review №4
2021-09-15Man I cant say enough good about tom and Mike! I have custom exhaust on my Chevy and they found parts to fix it! I use this truck for a day time job and volunteer at night and they really saved me! They were so polite friendly and knowledgeable! Massive thanks and highly recommend!!!
Review №5
2022-08-15Even though they were busy that morning, I was able to get my catalytic converter changed out the same day. Great prices and great service. Helpful staff and talked me through everything I needed done. Thanks Muffin Muffler Shop!!
Review №6
2021-11-21I called the shop in the morning to have my Borla axleback exhaust installed and Tom told me to come right down and they could have it done same day. I dropped it off and it was done in about 2 hours!When I left I heard a rattling sound that I hadnt noticed before, drove back and they put my car back on the lift and noticed a leak in my secondary muffler that had nothing to do with the job they did. They welded the leak shut for me so I of course asked them how much I owed them. Mike told me I didnt owe them anything and just wanted to take care of people.They absolutely didnt have to make this repair for free and I am extremely thankful. I would recommend this shop all day any day to anyone who needs exhaust work done. Thanks for everything guys!
Review №7
2021-10-29Called Muffin mufflers and was able to get into the shop the same day. Brought in my cat back exhaust and they installed for a reasonable price. Thanks Mike
Review №8
2022-06-14This place came highly recommended as the best in town. They have been in business forever and they dont rip you off. My catalytic converter cost $1000 less than the price I was quoted at the dealership. I had to take away 1 star because they broke my windshield but didnt tell me. I figured it out because all my registration and toll tag stickers were in a different place and a piece of plastic molding on the outside keeps coming up.
Review №9
2021-08-09If you need any kind of exhaust work or mods done, this is the place. I wanted the resonator taken out of my BMW. The team was incredibly professional, offered their services at fair pricing, and did a fantastic job. Five stars will be visiting again for all exhaust needs.
Review №10
2022-06-27Did a quick weld of my muffler before having to leave on a long trip the next day. Drove in and the car was done in less than an hour, no appointment or long waits! Highly recommend