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Lou's Custom Exhaust

3.7 (33 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Auto exhaust repair

Routine automotive maintenance

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Here are the straight pipes he welded-in, to replace the mid-mufflers. Nice welds, clean and right.
Rob K.

They did a mid-muffler delete on my 2016 Challenger; it was quick and perfect. The kid was smart and friendly, courteous and knowledgable. I will return to have them do my headers and racing exhaust, and that's saying something, because I'm really particular, I normally would do it myself, but I trust these guys.

My 2 year and 4 month "Lous special" system off my 2014 sierra (installed November 2016) for 375$

As much as this annoys me...I purchased this exhaust system in November of 2016 for my 14' Sierra from Lous Custom in Nashua on E.Hollis St. (did not know they were individually owned as I have had all my previous vehicles done with Lous). 2 years and 4 months on a (non stainless) exhaust system and it COMPLETELY fell off my truck. Literally holding on by the hanger. Pulled piping down. As you can see, welds are terrible, holes everywhere, the weld to the muffler completely snapped off. Called them, told me drop it off next day (cool!) get a phone call saying that its going to be 300$ (original ENTIRE system was 350) to fix it all that they only offer a year on piping for a warranty because of how cheap the Chinese metal is now... if this was a 5-6 year exhaust system I could understand. I called the Manchester Facility and he told the manager the story. He said absolutely NOT should any Lou's franchise be getting any "cheap" metal as the as There are certain "standards" they must withhold even though they are all "individual". and at no point does he recall any exhaust system under 5 years just snapping welds and falling off... Unfortunately, Lous Custom Exhaust in Nashua, NH has lost me as a customer.

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We called and they said they open at 9 on Saturdays but we, and 3 other cars, waited for 20 minutes and they still weren't open

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The price was great compared to others, friendly technicians, great time and friendly shop environment.

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I would recommend Lou's to everyone. They did honest work in less than 2 hours. My car feels brand new again!

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Great service on our 1972 AMX. I highly recommend this location for any exhaust work. Friendly, fair, and knowledgeable.

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Came recommended by auto repair and body shop - fast work and reasonable. Lenny was super-nice.

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“The other day, the exhaust was definitely sounding "not normal" so I made a call and spoke with a gentleman named Pete.”

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