My 2000 Dodge ram 2500 pick up died on me and I had it towed to Lakeside muffler and welding. Garry was able to diagnose and fix the problem very quickly. I also asked him to do a full service and my truck has not run this well in years! I highly recommend this place. There's a reason they are very busy. They do great work at a reasonable price and are one of the most honest shops I've ever run across! I will be bringing my truck here, and any other vehicles I have, as long as they remain in business. read more

Honest guys and they have great pricing. I was quoted somewhere else for around $360 for replacement of my back brakes and lakeside muffler only ended up being around $250!! My parents have been going here for years and I get why! Even though it's a 25 min drive from my house I'll make it for great work and low pricing. read more

I have been going to Lakeside Muffler for many years!! Their work is exceptional and they stand by all they do!! They have been my "go to guys" for many years!!! Thanks guys for all you do!! LZ Construction read more

Top of the food chain work! I took my 65 Mustang to them. They gave me a price, stuck to it and completed the work on time. Excellent job on recommending the right muffler and custom fitting the exhaust to the car. read more

Wanted to thank this shop for giving me valuable information call them to get an estimate on a catalytic converter for my Mercedes Benz the guy I spoke to suggested to call the dealer as my car was under 70miles he said something about Mercedes had some guarantee call and took it in and Mercedes took care of it all thanks to this shop was pretty honest and helpful without any hesitation. I had call other places and right away I was overwhelmed with the hight price and wanted to do other things to my car .cant thank you enough to whom ever answer the day . read more

These guys are top tier. I have used them twice and they are the absolute best. As an African American I can say there are good people at this location. Both times these guys communicate and get you back on the road. They were loaded with cars this morning and still got us done same day. If you are reading this ....get up....grab your wallet lol... Make a trip to one of the best locations in town for muffler service etc. I'm a very happy customer. Zero complaints and I do mean zero. # read more

Great shop. I had dual Catalytic converters replaced on an older BMW. Staff is knowledgeable, generous with their time and straightforward. Hardworking and therefore great value. No wonder the parking lot is packed. read more

They were wonderful. Got me in quickly, gave me a ride to home to wait in comfort, great service and price! I have nothing but good things to say!! read more

They can do more than just mufflers but what I am happiest about is when they went through the entire exhaust system on my 50+ year old classic and figured out what needed replacing, what didn't, etc. Thank you read more

I had two holes rusted through the top of the tail pipe of my 2001 F150. Ordinarily I wouldn't care but occasionally where the holes were located exhaust fumes came into the cabin. So I brought it to them on a Tuesday my day off, not having an appointment they were able to assess the damage within a half hour and called me about it with a quote to complete the work. I not only needed a tail pipe but a new flow master muffler and a new exhaust hanger. The work exceeded my expectations I not only got the tail pipe and muffler but new piping all the way up to my catalytic converter's. The welds were very neat and the job only took 2 hours.. price was acceptable and I feel the value for my money. I highly recommend but make an appointment. I got lucky but that might not always be the case. read more

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I took my car there because my weel started making a knocking sound as I drove. Turns out my rim was loose and even missing a nut about a week after having my tires rotated at Pep Boys! The guy there tightened all my wheels for free! read more

Highly recommend, they are fast and know exactly what they are doing. I went to someone name Frank's mechanic and he said I needed a new ac compressor. He was going to charge me an arm in the leg. But then I go here and they are super quick and said all i need is a new timing belt.. this place ROCKS they won't let you down for sure read more

I am a auto repair shop owner myself and we do everything but muffler work, so I take my cars here to have all my stuff done. Can't say enough guys thank you. It's not often I have to have customer experience with other auto repair facilities but when I do it's always a pleasure to have you guys do my work. Pipes came out really nice as everything you have done for me has and I just wanted to say thanks! read more

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I had an attempted cadillac converter theft contacted Lakeside muffling and welding they had me fixed up and out the door in 30min. Awesome company super affordable they save the day. There everything and more what a company should be. read more

Coming here 3 years now, still the best!! Thank Gary, Robert and all! Best prices, honest and best work ever! Thank you!

I have had multiple vehicles here and honestly I wish I would have came sooner. The first time I came to hear my 1998 ford mustang cobra wasn't running and I needed the fuel lines put on and they didn't bat an eye like most other places did. They had taken the vehicle in on a short notice and got it out within a day (I was expecting a day or two) they beat my expectations and the price was very cheap. I later sent both my 1998 ford mustang cobra back again (for different problems that I didn't realize was going on the first time nor did I ask them to look for) and my 1994 ford f150 (still there by my doing due to I was being stupid and didn't do the research I needed till just recently) I made an appointment to drop both off at the same time. Told them to get them done when they could due to I wasn't going to be in town for a while the mustang was finished about 2 months ago and is now in Washington state and by the end of 12/2024 the f150 will be out as well and I will know the f150 will be better than OEM when I get it back. Thank you to Robert, Gary, Trent and the rest of the team for all the hard work y'all do. Even though I now live in Washington state I will still gladly send any of my vehicles to y'all because I know y'all will make sure they are OEM+. Appointments are the best way to go if you want in fast. They get super busy but their work is 100% worth it! If I could give more that 5 stars I would read more

They are so great. The owner stayed after closing waiting for my car that I was having towed in. He called me right away with a diagnosis. The next Day, Trent called and said my car was ready. He told me some other issues that I had already gotten quotes for from a corporate chain. His quotes were waaay lower. They went above and beyond. I so appreciate their honesty. This is my new go to place! read more

Been taking care of my car for multiple years now and they've always been honest and upfront with me and don't try to get you for extra random little things, just the work that needs to be done and it's done pretty damn well read more

Recently was told my a mechanic my exhaust had a leak, he recommended Lakeside Muffler & Welding, who I have gone to many times over the years. My car was making a loud "ticking" sound a year or so after having my engine rebuilt, I thought it might have a very loud fuel injector - John looked at, gave me a quote, and I scheduled the work for the next day. Looking at the work involved, the price was reasonable, and the repair seems to have been well done. They also checked out whether my car had the problem of the a/c condensate dripping unto the hot exhaust manifold, as some did - mine was good. Will keep this shop in mind when I need exhaust work done on my 99 Mustang six - read more

Thank You Gary at Lakeside Muffler for recommending Miguel&Family at RPM truck in Ramona CA. My 6.7L F350 is running better than it ever did, and it performs so much better now. I am very dissatisfied with the mechanics at dealerships, I did not get the Professional Friendly Personal Service that RPM truck gives us. I recommend Lakeside Muffler and RPM truck to all my family and friends. read more

Got some exhaust work done on my truck, everyone is friendly and they got done in a reasonable time not to mention the work that was done was fantastic. Welds seem to be done very well and professionally. read more

Don't consider any other shop, even if you need to drive out to East County. Top of the line craftsmanship by all the guys. You are greeted like family and given an honest quote to get the job done right the first time. I could go on and on honestly. read more

I've been going to Lakeside Muffler for about 15yr-20yrs. Gary and Robert are very honest mechanics. My car never has to go back for the same issue. They don't over charge in fact they seem cheaper then most. Thank you Gary and Robert. Sincerely April Rath-Tula read more

My wife and I have been to Gary for 3 years now. We trust him with all our mechanical needs. We are always given the best prices and the best quality workmanship. We would recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Great Work, Great Price, Great Customer Service.... John welded my wife's candle holder- in less than 5 minutes. Now I'm out of the doghouse ;) I highly recommend this business.... read more

These guys are rockstars! They really know their way around under a hood. I am so grateful for them. Theirs been times I could NOT have left my car behind, and they rolled my sweet Machine in and worked on it right then and there. Made my day more than once. A dear friend with whom I work recommended this place and jm so glad he did. I haven't ever been nervous coming in as I'm a girl and it's always a little bit tougher for us ladies to go in for just an oil change. You know what I mean, gals! I hope you do come in and give them a shot. They are super!:) read more

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John was a big help when putting on my after market exhaust! Would recommend this place to all my car buddy's

They replaced a couple catalytic converters in my truck and delivered quality work on time for the price of the estimate.

Great Service and work. Been taking my cars here for 5 years without issue. The staff is excellent and they know the business. I have taken my cars here for everything but muffler and welding!! Brakes, oil changes, sensors, AC issues. You name it, they can fix it!!! read more

I had a missing metal mud restrictor. Ford's cost, without labor was over $600. Gary fixed it for under $300 and apologized for having to buy the small parts from Ford. I go here foe everything now. read more

Simply the best! Don't let the name fool you, these guys do it all. Best in the business!

Great auto shop HONEST up front ask for John or other fellows are helpful as well with any auto repair if not they will direct you to someone read more

Best Shop in east county! I brought my honda ej1 here cuz I installed my own exhaust and it had a leak. John fixed my leak gave me in less than a hour and gave me a amazing deal! I will always come here for future exhaust systems! read more

Gary did an awesome job re-routing my exhaust on my blazer. Was completed in a timely manner and at a good price. Will definitely use them for future projects. read more

My step dad and I have been coming here for many years. The guys are great. Really caring. If you can't afford what you need done they work with you and find a solution. They don't try to scam you. And I've always been more than satisfied read more

I must of caught them on a bad day, I noticed that all the reviews are 5 stars. I had called on a Friday afternoon to ask about a quote on a axle back installation, and if I could stop by on the following Saturday and have them install it. I got there Saturday morning, I wanted to get there early so I could be first in line. A customer in a truck and trailer pulled up about 20 minutes after I had been waiting there. Not sure if he was a friend of theirs or what, well one of the employees shows up. Goes inside the shop and the customer follows him. I walk in, the customer cracks a joke and said I was a crook and just followed him in there. They both laughed, and the employee ask what he can help me with. I had mentioned that I had talked to John on the phone, and said "I'm not sure if you're John", but I had talked to John about an axle back installation yesterday, he opens his button up shirt and said "there is no name on my shirt, so I don't know who you talked to", "we open at 8am, come back then". I was kind of frustrated that he basically blew me off. Was kind of unprofessional. The installation would of been around $60 or so, I rather take my car to a place that treats me more professionally and pay $120 than deal with what I got that day. read more

Gary and his guys saved me a lot of money when I needed some work done on the muffler of my 2014 Escape after accidentally backing over a high curb and knocking the muffler loose. Oops! I was either going to have to turn it into insurance for a $500 deductible, or pay out of pocket. Meineke in Santee completely turned down the job, saying it was too damaged to be fixed and just to turn it into insurance. Even the Ford dealership couldn't do it. I was soooo grateful and relieved when Gary immediately said "yeah, no problem" when he saw the damage. 2 days and only $125 later, my muffler is as good as new! Come to find out it was a much more difficult job that took longer than expected, but he didn't charge me more because of the initial quoted price. Thank you so much for the honest and thorough work!! Will be back for sure for all our maintenance needs! read more

Thank you Robert for fixing my emergency brake and your work for installing my breaks and keeping me safe on the road.

* Fast Service * Affordable * Great Work * Professional took in my 04 Nissan Sentra today with a ( Magnaflow 14851 Race Series Polished Stainless Steel Oval Muffler with Tip ). they originally quoted me at $50 to weld it on before the work, but only charged me $40. i gave them an the extra $10 as a tip. read more

These guys are amazing. First time I met them I was really happy, I've met my fair share of mechanics over the years, but when I met them they were very humble and helpful. I had rattling coming from my work van, drove it in and 100$ later and it was done, it was the gasket for the exhaust. I retired that van and got another one that me and my brother had replaced the engine in. After taking it to 3 other mechanics, these guys were actually able to give me a breakdown of everything that was wrong. I just got the smog taken care of on it and they were fast and reasonable on price. This will not be the last time I go here for automotive needs. read more