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    Gene's Muffler & Lara's Muffler

    4.9 (86 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Services - Gene's Muffler & Lara's Muffler

    Auto customization

    Auto electronics installation

    Auto exhaust customization

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    Auto maintenance

    Auto repairs

    Auto exhaust repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

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    I sincerely appreciate being able to go to a small family owned business that is so knowledgeable and honest. Jerry gave me a very good price to install my muffler and fabricate new piping equal the original system. I will not hesitate to return to this shop for any future work and recommend it to any of my friends.

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    Do you guys do catback exhaust installation if i bring it to shop what is estimate price for installation on 06 civic sedan?

    Yes, we do. Toatal cost is 85 dollars

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    Jerry gave me a very good price to install my muffler and fabricate new piping equal the original system.

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    Historic South Central

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    I initially liked the work the team did on my car and the owner, Alonso, was very thorough about…read moreexplaining the work performed and cost. I had planned on being a returning customer and have custom wrap done on my car, interior lighting, and a few other things. I had even started referring different friends to the business who also wanted to have work done on their cars. Sadly it didn't turn out this way, as I randomly got a text message on February 27, 2023 from his wife suddenly banning me from returning since apparently they had marital problems and decided to involve me in their personal lives. I was absolutely blindsided and quite frankly disappointed at how Alonso and the "co-owner" went about their issues. I wanted to let this go however since his team replaced my car's dash screen, CarPlay system, tinted my windows, the sound system has been absolute trash for taking calls. Callers say they either can't hear me or hear an intolerable echo that makes it hard to listen to what I'm saying. I have not been able to have clear calls ever since the work they did. So l was left with an unusable phone audio system in my Mercedes that required an added expense since I clearly am "not welcome" to fix the crap they did to my car in the first place.

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    My aftermarket speakers sounded worse than OEM as in lacking midbass. After research, learned that…read moreinstalling speaker baffles and sound deadening mats may help. Contacted Mike for job. He knew I wanted job done asap and was considerate to fit me in his busy schedule. Came promptly as per appointment. Mike completed the job of efficiently and I noticed a drastic improvement immediately. Sound was much more fuller and with more midbass. Sound deadening job was awesome, no rattling whatsoever. Great price, great communication, great customer service, great person to work with. Mike certainly knows how to get the job done right. This is my 3rd time working with him and he has been excellent every time. I will without hesitation go back to him for any additional needs for all car audio, electronics, etr. Thank you Mike.

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    I had to take my car to Xtreme Edge recently to re-do the PPF due to someone hitting my car. The…read morerepair shop made so many damages to my car, it has been a nightmare. Xtreme Edge have gone above and beyond - not only did they reinstall the PPF, they fixed the damages that the auto repair shop caused. The amount of care they have for their customers is beyond anyone's expectation. They constantly kept me updated about my car and are such honest people. Alan really took care of my car. I highly recommend this place.

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    I was in need of getting new brake pads and rotors for my 2020 BMW X5. Was getting quotes from a…read morecouple of other places but getting the quote from RTMotorworks was thorough. I was hoping I just needed brake pads for the front and hopefully not all 4 wheels at the time. They were very responsive and the quote was comparable to other places, if not better. Decided to take it in on a Friday in the morning. Checked my wheels and told me I just needed the front brake pads and rotors replaced. The back was still good. Sigh of relief somewhat. They were able to get the pads and rotors replaced for little under 3 hours. Time went by and they were updating me during the whole time. Great service and team here. Will definitely bring my car back in to get other services done. No issues whatsoever with the new pads and rotors.

    PROBLEM: ALIGNMENT ISSUES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ACCOUNTABILITY…read more When I first tried to leave a review, my account was somehow blocked from posting specifically for RTM, while I could still review other businesses. I contacted Yelp, and by coincidence, the representative I spoke with was also RTM's Yelp rep. He said it was strange that I couldn't post only for RTM. After I explained my situation, he advised me not to leave a review and instead take the matter to small claims court--which I did. During the hearing, the judge seemed to understand my side, but the ruling ultimately favored RTM. Despite being advised not to post this, I'm sharing my experience here because the situation still doesn't sit right with me--especially given Yelp's controversial review practices. On 10/1/25, my rear right adjustable control arm snapped. My car has aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension components, so a precise alignment is critical to ensure proper fitment without rubbing the fender. I initially went to TM Auto (located across from RTM) for the control arm replacement. After installation, TM took my car to RTM for alignment. I specifically asked them to match the rear right alignment to the rear left, which was set at -2.8 degrees. When I went to pick up my car, I immediately noticed the rear right wheel did not match the rear left. The camber was visibly off. I pointed this out to the technician, but he insisted the alignment was correct and that there were no machine or human errors. After repeated requests, they put the car back on the rack, but instead of rechecking, two additional technicians came out and dismissed my concerns with questionable explanations: "Toyota made the fenders uneven." "Your control arm is made in Taiwan/China--what do you expect?" Despite putting the car back on the rack, they never rechecked the alignment. They simply removed the car and stood by their original claim. With no resolution, I had no choice but to drive the car home. Because the alignment was incorrect, my tires rubbed against the fender the entire way. The next day, I found heat damage, paint cracking, and visible wear on the fender. I came back the next day to talk to Richard (the owner) hoping he would recheck everything, but it was apparent he was "too busy"--despite clearly having time to talk with other customers and then continue working on another car, while ignoring me. I waited outside RTM for over an hour trying to speak with him. When the TM Auto manager asked if he had seen the damage, his response was, "Yeah, so what?"--with no concern at all. After is when I left, and was forced to go to another shop to realign--more driving, more damage done. I used a camber gauge and measured -2.8 degrees on the rear left and -2.0 degrees on the rear right. To confirm, I took the car to my trusted shop, Chewerks in La Habra, where they verified the rear right camber was indeed -2.0 degrees and did not match the left side. Their measurements matched mine exactly. Because RTM refused to recheck or correct their work, this improper alignment caused damage to my car. The rear left side tucks properly, while the rear right sticks out about half an inch, which led directly to the rubbing and damage. I had clear documentation and evidence, but the court still ruled in RTM's favor. I chose not to appeal to avoid spending more time on the matter. A nearby body shop, Cenco Auto Body, quoted over $1,800 to repair the fender (with another shop giving a similar estimate), confirming the extent of the damage. What could have been a simple recheck turned into a costly mistake. Despite everything, RTM did not offer any compensation or attempt to make things right. Seeing RTM's highly rated Yelp profile made their response even more surprising. They're quick to take your money with a smile when things go well, but when issues arise--as in my case--they deny responsibility and make no effort to make things right (In my case, they didn't take money directly, but a receipt was given to TM Auto, and I had to pay TM Auto--which is the same as paying RTM directly). TM Auto went as far as offering RTM to help cover the repair costs, but RTM still refused. TM Auto didn't have to step in for someone else's mistake, yet they still tried--that says everything. Richard (the owner) had my contact information through the small claims process, yet he never made any effort to contact me--even before we went to assigned court date. After what happened, I'm relieved I didn't bring my other cars first--especially since those cars are of higher value. It seems RTM has many satisfied customers, along with a smaller number of unhappy ones. Hopefully, you don't end up in the latter group like me. FWIW: Following the incident, I contacted Hunter to verify when RTM's rack was last calibrated. Abel (rep) advised that its calibration was set to expire later that month. This raises the possibility that their rack may have been out of calibration.

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    I recently had my Tesla Model X repaired after a collision and needed a full rewrap on the bumper…read moreand tailgate. After researching auto wrap shops, paint protection film specialists, and vinyl wrap experts, I chose Dependable Guys, and it was absolutely the right decision. Arson and his team did an incredible job matching my 3M Satin Dark Grey Wrap. Satin finishes are notoriously difficult to blend, especially on a Tesla, but the color match and texture are flawless. The repaired areas are completely seamless and indistinguishable from the original wrap. What really sets Dependable Guys apart is their combination of quality, speed, and professionalism. They completed the entire wrap repair the same day without compromising craftsmanship. That level of efficiency is rare in the auto wrap and collision repair space. The customer service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very detail-oriented. Arson took the time to explain the process, set clear expectations, and delivered exactly as promised. If you are looking for Tesla wrap repair, vinyl wrap services, paint protection film, or high-end color matching, I highly recommend Dependable Guys. This is easily one of the best auto wrap shops I have worked with. I will definitely be coming back for future work.

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