Adding a review to yelp as well! Dan is a great guy. He got me in very quickly to install an AWE exhaust on my C7 and I couldn't be happier! He is a very informative guy who clearly knows what he's doing. I'm still learning the ropes with doing more complicated mechanical work on cars and it's really impressive how much knowledge Dan has. He was very kind and professional throughout the entire experience and I will definitely be coming back here for any future work I need done to my cars. He also did not overcharge AT ALL. He was very transparent and the prices are more than fair. I am very pleased that I went with him for this installation. Thank you Dan! read more

Im so glad I found Dan! I found out that not that many people do Tig welding which is the only proper way to add a resonater to a stainless steel exhaust. He did a great job and was reasonable with what he charged. Hes also a great guy! If you want it done right and for a good price go see Dan! read more

I have been a customer here since around 2006, they always do a great job and put in extra effort to make sure the exhuast alignment is perfect. With my last visit Dan installed a bolt-on catback exhuast that I was having trouble with since the cat was modified and I couldn't get a socket around the shallow bolt heads due to a weld around the pipe blocking it. Fearing this would take me days to work on, I decided to leave it to the pros. Dan made quick work of getting the old bolts off and replacing them with larger head bolts, it looks so clean now. read more

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I went in to have some new mufflers & exhaust tips installed. While Dan is a busy man, he was able to fit me in for service within a couple of weeks. High quality work for great value. Will definitely be back for future projects! read more

Even though it took longer than expected I couldn't be more happy! Everywhere I called to get a quote to replace my catalytic converter it was gonna cost me as much as paying a mortgage maybe more ‍satisfied with the service! Highly recommend read more

Dan does amazing work at a fair price. He went above and beyond, welding pieces that could have easily been clamped. He's super communicative and transparent too. Definitely worth the wait to get the work done here. read more

Dan's work on my truck was phenomenal. Both of my catalytic converters were shot and he restored my vehicle to running perfectly. My truck is running well again, and I just had it smogged and it passed with flying colors! His pricing is also great. I highly recommend Exhaust Works! read more

I reached out to exhaust works through yelp and Gina contacted me and provided some available times. It took a little time to schedule as I have limited availability myself but once I brought the car in, it was well worth the wait. Dan worked on my 2009 C6. Note that Stevens creek Chevrolet replaced the catalytic converters on a recall as part of some other work that was required and was the worst experience I ever had with car repairs. To make a long story short, they installed a faulty converter and damaged the oxygen sensor along a slew of other issues which I reported to GM. Dan at exhaust works corrected the faulty catalytic converter, he repositioned the oxygen sensor and the welding quality and overall quality of repair was outstanding. I had brought in a new GM oxygen sensor but was the incorrect part so as Dan was about to install, realized it wouldn't work. It was around 415 and I had to leave asap to pick up my son at daycare. Dan made a call to find an oxygen sensor, jumped in his own car and sped off to get the correct sensor, returned shortly and installed and got the car going minutes after his return. I have never seen service like this and it just made my day! When I received the bill, he even undercharged me for the time he put in. Dan is a perfectionist. Forgot to mention that the dealer bent the stud on the converter and damaged the threads as well and Dan corrected it all. I went to smog station after a short drive to reset and car passed and picked up my son before daycare closed. I am so happy to have my Vette back. Lesson learned, find a smaller local shop and if you are lucky enough to find someone like Dan that takes care of your car like it is his own, do it! Avoid service advisors that add no value and work on commissions. These days the staff at most dealerships are kids with zero experience. Thanks Dan and Gina, you restored my faith in honest repair shops. If I can rate 5+, I would! read more

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Dan is the man!!I've been coming here for 10 years and recommend to my family and friends whenever anyone needs anything exhaust related. It's been a few years though and was first time dealing with Dan the new owner. He's the best at what he does and does it with pride honor and dignity. Would recommend to anyone and he's super friendly personable. 11/10 can't say enough good about this place. read more

2 thumbs up for Dan who took over Exhaust Works last year. A muffler clamp on my BMW broke in 2008 and was repaired in San Mateo. When I started hearing rattling underneath my car again last week (2023), I found out that the San Mateo shop had closed last year. Fortunately the business that is in that space now referred me to Exhaust Worls in Belmont based on personal experience after a catalytic converter theft. Today I stopped by Exhaust Works and was pleasantly surprised when Dan not only looked at my car to diagnose the problem but fixed it on the spot! The repair included reinforcing the area, welding the clamp back on to the car, and spray painting the repaired area. All for a very nominal fee. I also learned that the Belmont City Council has been rezoning or trying to rezone a lot of Old County Road for housing instead of businesses, and business rents have been gping up in the area. We need to be mindful to keep local businesses in Belmont & the surrounding areas, otherwise where will be have to go [far & wide] to get our cars repaired, etc.? read more

Dan worked on my Lamborghini tirelessly for days to make the exhaust look perfect. He spent hours to make sure the tips are aligned and welds are perfect. He found unexpected work as parts are taken off, but never complained. He just put in the extra work to make custom parts and solved problems in his own time. This guy takes pride in his workmanship, if you need quality work, this is the place in the Bay Area. read more

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I unfortunately have to update my review after taking my car to another muffler shop and they shared some information on how this shop installed my exhaust. I'm now out $8,000 because of the install that Todd did due to welding (which wasn't suppose to happen and I wasn't aware that it was welded on) and in addition to this, he tightened a clamp that he purchased (which was meant for trucks) to the car and the clamps he used damaged my $1,500 midpipe. I got quoted roughly $2,000 (1,500 for the midpipe and $500 for the install/fix) because my $6,000 exhaust has to be fixed from the welding job he did. Super unhappy with all the news I received and I wouldn't recommend taking a euro car to this shop for any exhaust work. Find a better shop that specializes in euros. To Todd's credit, he did tell me that he was having issues with the install and I told him if he could figure it out to do it but I shouldn't have done that. Regardless I wish I had went somewhere else because I'm SOL at this point if I ever decide to sell the exhaust/midpipe. read more

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We took my son's new car to replace the after market exhaust with stock one. Dan was great! Excellent service and reasonable prices. If you have any kind of work for your car's muffler, exhaust or catalitic converter. This is the place you should go. Thanks again Dan all your help. read more

As another reviewer wrote, "Dan is the Man!" He truly is an artist with his craft. I had a "wicked works" muffler and tip placed onto my Corolla and Dan was meticulous and very detailed oriented with placement of the new exhaust. I was completely satisfied with his efforts and the pipe is absolutely beautiful! read more

Exhaust Works - Auto Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

I can't say enough about how great Dan at Exhaust Works was to work with. The calalytic converter on my Toyota Prius was stolen (like everyone else's these days). Dan was very helpful at giving me ideas on how to save money in the process. I highly recommend this shop for any exhaust needs. I also found a cat shield on Ebay that he put in after he installed the new converter so this one wouldn't get stolen. read more

Dan is the man. He helped me a lot on a smog issue with a 2014 honda. Very honest and forthcoming compared to some other experiences in Belmont that were pretty bad. 5 stars isn't enough. read more

If you're looking for great service and an honest appraisal of what you need look no further! I can't thank Dan enough for all the work he did verifying that I DID NOT NEED to have work I REQUESTED-even though he simply could have. Instead, having over 40 years in the industry, he could tell by looking that whatever what setting off my CEL for misfires wasn't the catalytic convertor... that he just went and picked up at my request-at the end of day-on a FRIDAY-when he could have just said, " Sorry, come back on Monday." He did a LOT of work and checked all the way back to confirm no obstructions-and charged me a pittance. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to have him work on my tired old car. Incredible to find integrity hasn't left all of CA! THANK YOU DAN! -Jonny read more

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Way above and beyond. If its out of their scope of work, they will refer you out to a partner shop to fix it which is literally within 1/2 mile away. You can't lose but do you know what the real value is here??? They will admit if its out of their scope of work and not pretend to know like so many shops do. If your catalytic converters' been gaffled or you need a new muffler, or you just want to know which repair shop isn't going to rip you off, come here. This is a small but big place. You are safe here. Talk to them, they will help you. read more

Great shop, old school style .... just a small shop but don't judge it by that .... this is the place to bring your Hot Rod ....

Was referred to Todd by another mechanic due to a rattling exhaust, but soo glad I found this shop. Todd was super helpful and friendly. I enjoy the vibe of the shop and Todd style. He's been in the business for decades. - quick turnarounds -affordable pricing -quality work -very accommodating Ended up getting a custom exhaust for my e30. Will definitely come back for more service. read more

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Amazing shop and owner. Helped me put together a custom axle back exhaust for my GTI. He welded on a muffler and valve to 3inch piping and it sounds and looks fantastic. He is very reasonably priced and managed to do the job in 1 day. read more

Exhaust Works - Custom exhaust with muffler, valve, and 4 inch stainless steel tips. - Auto Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

Have you met Dan? This guy is truly amazing. I highly recommend him for any exhaust issues. We searched around and didn't feel like we had found the right guy for our 1989 BMW 325i. In earlier efforts we replaced the catalytic converter to pass smog, then discovered we needed a new muffler. Only wish we had found Dan first, he could have taken care of the whole job. He knows what he is doing! He is a great honest person and only wants to do what you specifically need to have done. We feel fortunate to have found Dan, his work is impeccable. read more

I had a Borla 11919 exhaust installed perfectly on my 2017 MX-5. If I did it myself, it'll take 3 to 4 hours. Exhaust works gave me such a great quote, I decided it was so worth it to let a professional handle it. I was so dumb not to get his name, his demeanor, and friendly advice was so awesome. Pretty sure he was the owner. I'm seriously considering upgrading pipes on my commuter Corolla just to give this awesome place even more business! read more

My daughter got her catalytic converter re-installed here, after she was lucky enough to get it back from the police, who caught the thief who stole it. (Hurray for the San Mateo Police Dept.!). Very professional and quick service here at Exhaust Works. We were impressed with the quality of work, the reasonable pricing which is far less than the dealership or other shops. We also purchased from them and had them install a guard to help prevent future thef in the future for the converter as well. Again, super friendly and helpful service here. I highly recommend them. read more

I took my 1976 Firebird to Dan for a new exhaust system, and after our initial conversation, I knew Dan was the one who was going to do the job. You do have to be patient as he is really busy, but he will come through for what you need and did an excellent job on my car. Make sure you talk to Dan before you commit anywhere else. read more

I had a really good experience with Exhaust Works. A few months ago, my catalytic converter got replaced here for a fraction of the price that my mechanic quoted me. However the check engine light started coming on again recently, so I came back. Todd pulled down the code and figured that the oxygen sensor needed replacing. He showed me how to buy one at a bargain price and offered to install the sensor at no charge. He said its part of the service. I don't know much about exhausts or cars but I find his work ethic and integrity a breath of fresh air. In this age of mega corporations, let's support small business owners like this one who's rooted in our community. read more

Todd installed a catalytic converter shield on my Prius. Very friendly and efficient.

Excellent all around. Todd runs a solid business, fantastic service and great value. Honest as the day is long He definitely treats you right, tell everyone. Look forward to him publishing his and his dad's cool quotes read more

Todd was honest and patient with me. Did a great job on my Camaro. Brought my own exhaust which came incomplete Todd ordered the missing parts and competed the work in a timely manner. read more

Todd replaced my stolen catalytic converter and put in a security plate as a theft deterrent. I liked Todd a lot. He's a busy guy but handles things with friendliness and efficiency. You think "good guy" when you talk to him and I see other reviewers who agree he's a good human being. I'd definitely recommend him to others! read more

Great service and results. My BMW 340i sounds awesome now!

Went here to have a catalytic shield put on our Prius. Tod, the owner was extremely nice, offer to sit inside and had coffee. He will be retiring in June so if u need anything done, go soon. We came here 30 years ago for different cars to have our exhaust done. Great customer service and very nice person. It took 45 mins. To put on the cat shield. read more

Brought mufflers and tips and they were welded on within a couple of hours for a reasonable price. Not everything fit perfectly out of the box but they were able to make it work. Noticing that a bolt was missing from my sway bar was just the cherry on top--they would have fixed it for free if they had one on hand. Highly recommend the shop, especially if you need custom work done. read more

Todd is an upstanding human being. He took me in right away, welded my hanging muffler in no time, and gave me the best price in the Bay Area. If you are looking to get your exhaust fixed, Exhaust Works is the way to go! Stay healthy and safe Todd. I'll see you again soon! read more

I love supporting small businesses and Todd has built a great reputation as the muffler mod guy in the car scene. He's pretty famous in the BMW car scene so I brought my 2008 128i here for a muffler delete. After a quick and impressive job on my car, I also brought in my bf's 2009 e93 M3 for a resonator delete. Great jobs at a good deal on both of the cars so I'll be referring all my friends to this shop. Both of our cars sound so much better now! :) Thanks, Todd! I highly recommend Todd! He's a super down to earth and honest guy and he also runs this shop alone so be considerate of his time and make an appointment in advance! read more

5+ stars! Todd is great! I had him do some work on my girlfriend's BMW 128i and my BMW M3 and his work just amazing and he also charges very reasonable prices. I live on the east bay side and I was more than happy to pay for the gas to drive to Todd for his outstanding work. I really cannot praise him enough, nice guy and solid work. Thank you Todd! read more

Don't waste your time. I've scheduled 4 different trips here to replace some rusty components on my stock, easy-peasy exhaust. Each time, I'd show up at the shop and have them tell me that they no longer had time to do the work that day. Despite scheduling a week in advance, checking in the day before, showing up on time, etc, there was always an excuse. They got backed up, their pipe-bender was on the fritz, I think they just didn't want my business. If you browse the other lower reviews you'll notice the trend. Luckily there's plenty of other auto shops along Old County road. read more

I went in about a month or two ago and brought in my Infiniti G35 to get my aftermarket exhaust taken off. Todd was nothing short of a craftsman and did amazing work on installing my original exhaust back onto my vehicle. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone reading this review if you're looking for someone that takes pride in his work, is extremely friendly, gives reasonable quotes and doesn't overcharge, as well as ensuring that YOU the customer is taken care of!!! With everything said and done I couldn't have been happier with his work, Thank you again Todd!! read more

I do my research before getting any work done on my cars. After meeting Todd and having the exhaust work completed on my car it proved to be a great decision to go with his shop! Fast and friendly service. My girlfriend couldn't be happier with her MEAN SOUNDING MiniMonsterTaco! Thanks so much Todd! Highly recommend this place! read more

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I took my car in for a catalytic shield since there's been an uptick of targeted cars in my area. Upon raising my car on the lift, Dan (I believe that was his name) said I didn't need the shield since my catalytic converter was an after market product that wasn't worth much to thieves and therefore not desirable. I've had the car for two decades and hadn't remembered the replacement nor did I know it wasn't desirable which is probably why my car wasn't targeted all this time. I greatly appreciated Dan's honesty with not having me pay for something I didn't need. More often than not, people are trying to separate you and your money. We need more people like Dan in this world! Based on his honesty and integrity as well as his knowledge in being able to create a custom shield for my car, I highly recommend Exhaust Works. read more