I had a cracked exhaust manifold replaced on my girlfriend's car a few months ago, but some exhaust fumes are still getting inside the car. The shop where I had the work done at rechecked everything and said there was no leak on the exhaust system. I came here for a second opinion. I called and explained the issue, and the person on the phone said to come by anytime and he'd take a look. I live very close and went right over. I met Jake who was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was well aware of the common exhaust issues on this model of car. He inspected the exhaust system, and also used a listening device under the hood. He concurred that there was no leak in the exhaust system. He said the problem could possibly be a blocked catalytic converter, but that the car would probably be running a lot rougher. While we were chatting with the car still running and the hood open, we saw some smoke coming out. He said whatever was causing that was probably the issue. They are a muffler and exhaust shop, not a full mechanic shop, so I didn't expect him to investigate any further. (I later discovered that the engine side of the PCV value hose was cracked and that's where the leak was coming from). I was only here briefly, but had a very good experience. I would definitely return if I needed any exhaust work done. read more

The Muffler Man - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

Visited Jake @ Muffler Man. I just picked up a Honda Prelude recently and sourced a rare Mugen catback. Jake and Lee do all of my exhaust work so I stopped in to see if I could schedule an install. As always Jake took a look at what I had and said yeah he'll knock it out by end of day if I can leave the car for him. No problem. A couple hours later it was all done. Jake is super meticulous, noticed there was a faint rattle at idle and quickly adjusted the exhaust hangers to give just enough room. The highest quality work as always. This is why I keep coming back over the years. read more

The Muffler Man - Mugen cat back install - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

Jake is the most honest person I've ever dealt with in the auto industry in my 30 years of owning a car. I needed to get a smog check on my 12 year old f150 truck. Diagnostics said I needed a new cat converter. He recommended one and we agreed. I show up and he mentioned that the supplier didn't carry it anymore but there was one that was solid and would be cheaper. He installed it quickly and for less price. He also explained how the check engine light works and it should go off in 100 or so miles after the system reads what's happening with the new cat. What do you know, it went off in 100 or so miles. After it was all said and done I paid 1/4 the price that others were trying to charge me to replace a bunch of things that didn't need to be replaced. I can't recommend The Muffler Man enough. Thank you Thank you Jake. read more

I found the Muffler Man from Google. Jacob gave me the fairest quote to replace the catalytic converter on my Prius. Due to insurance delay, the car parked at the shop for 4 days over a weekend. Jacob was very nice about it. He was very helpful and knowledgeable when talking to the adjuster virtually, answered all the questions and give more information to the adjuster. He gave me an estimate time when the car would be ready and called me when it's done. Throughout the e entire process Jacob has just been very nice, patience, polite and professional. The shop is super clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend his service to anyone. read more

Needed an aftermarket flow master exhaust system put on my truck. Now I know that this shops forte is custom exhausts but with other reviews I knew this was the shop for me and I was right. He went above and beyond securing the exhaustsystem with additional welds that other shops would not done. He even welded a Crack in my exhaust pipe towards the front of my truck that could have been an major issue down the road. To top it off he did for a VERY fair price. Definitely coming back. read more

Stopped by yesterday around 4:20 to ask if they could install a catalytic converter for me. I know they close at 5, so I wasn't expecting them to do it right then and there. I was just trying to see if it was something they could do and make an appointment if needed. I walked in, said hello and asked if they could install the cat I brought with me. The guy just looked at me and said "no." I asked if there was a reason and he said they were booked for the month, then basically ended the conversation with "okay bye." Being booked isn't the problem at all. I completely understand if you don't have time to take on more work. It was just the way the whole interaction was handled. He could've simply said "sorry man, we're currently booked for the month" and I would've said no problem and left. This was a brand new OEM Toyota catalytic converter with all the Toyota labels on it. I didn't even really get the chance to explain that. Maybe I caught him on a bad day, but the whole interaction was pretty rude. Definitely not the kind of customer service I expected based on the reviews. read more

I have a 1989 F350 Ford truck that was having a rattle underneath. Turns out it was the catalytic converter. Took it over to Jake at muffler man and as I suspected it was going to be a little difficult to find a new one. After searching through his suppliers, he finally found that magna flow was the only company that still makes them for that truck. He ordered it up and installed it. I thought the truck was just getting old and losing power, but with this new catalytic converter, all the power is back and the rough idle that it had disappeared. I have been doing business with muffler man for over 30 years now and have always been extremely pleased with their work. read more

The Muffler Man - 1989 Ford,Crew Cab, Long Bed Dooley - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

Jake, the owner of The Muffler Man, did not disappoint. I brought my 2011 Porsche 911 to remove and replace the side mufflers performing a muffler modification called a Gundo Hack for improvement of the sound quality of the car and for improved performance. Jake did a quality job for a very reasonable price making it worthwhile for me to drive from Huntington Beach where I live to Placentia. I would absolutely recommend Jake as he does a lot of custom work. read more

I took my Toyota Corolla in to have the catalytic converter replaced, and Jake provided outstanding service from start to finish. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His professionalism and expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I couldn't have asked for better service--10 out of 10! I highly recommend Jake to anyone looking for honest, reliable automotive service. read more

Outstanding catalytic converter service at a fair price. Ready when promised. Highly recommended.

I met a friend a few years ago via Instagram who lives in South Carolina and he messaged me about The Muffler Man. At one time both of us owned '68 Mustang Coupe's and he now has a '65 Fastback and I have a '72 Camaro. With that said, I was in the area for a business mtg. and stopped by in the afternoon to see the shop in-person and talk with them because I had a number of muffler-related questions. Lee, the owner, helped me with specific headers to buy (looking for something that would drop right in) and we went over X-pipe vs. H-pipe, and discussed the other questions on my list. When I left, the next day I called two header manufacturers to verify their fit, availability, pricing, etc. Once I had that information, I called Lee back to schedule an appointment for the following week. Initially he said it would take 2.5 days to complete so I planned accordingly. Lee actually finished in less than two days. Along the way, he fixed/tidied up a few other things for me during the installation which I greatly appreciated. The car sounds significantly different compared to my Mustang. It took me a few drives to get used to it and I love it. Same mufflers on both cars, Flowmaster Super 44's, the difference being I didn't change the headers on the Mustang. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to see Lee again and mind you, he's a solid hour from my house. Very friendly, professional, and definitely knows what he's doing. This turned out to be a great referral from my friend living on the east coast. read more

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10/10 service and very reasonable price. I came to get a catalytic converter shield installed, and I was in and out in less than 40 minutes. He gets really busy so I would suggest making an appointment a couple weeks in advance, but it's worth the wait. read more

Another 5-star review. Lee is a quality guy. I took my new F150 to get a muffler installed, and he had me in and out in no time.

Perfect job done on my car. I got a muffler delete and a Y pipe and only took about an hour and a half maybe less. The guy was super nice and for a good price (i think). 100% recommend. read more

The Muffler Man - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

Had my exhaust replaced on my 1965 Mustang at Muffler Man and couldn't be happier. He took the time to explain everything before starting the job, which I really appreciated. The results came out exactly how I wanted, and he finished right on time as promised. Super professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend! read more

Muffler Man is awesome! This shop is exactly what I was hoping for Professional, organized, and at a great price I have been contacting all my friends to let them know we have a quality muffler shop to go to Thank you Muffler Man! Robby W. Huntington Beach, CA read more

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Had a AEM AFR sensor installed. Very quick install and really affordable. Diffinatly would use again and recomend.

Highly recommend. Service is friendly. Loved the shop dog (she only works on Fridays). Service was quick and reasonably priced. I got a catalytic converter protector placed in last than an hour. Waiting room very clean and seating is super comfy. Restroom for customers available; didn't use so I can't comment of cleanliness. I would definitely bring my car here again. read more

Super happy I was referred to this shop. Good people, good pricing, and great work. I will certainly be recommending them. They did a completely new, custom exhaust for my Lotus Esprit. read more

Brought my M2 in without an appointment for an uneven exhaust install. Prior to this, I brought my car to ABS in El Monte and another exhaust shop. They told me they can't do anything about it. Jake checked my car out and said "I don't know if I can get it perfect but I can surely make it look better than that" Left my car and picked it up pretty quickly and the difference is night and day. I was pretty doubtful anybody could do anything to fix my issue but Jake and his expertise and professionalism exceeded my expectations. Jake thanks for making my day I would definitely come back here for any car needs I have knowing your shop is honest, timely, affordable and most importantly deliver outstanding work and customer service. read more

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Great service. I needed a replacement catalytic converter that went out after 41 years. CA requires CARB certified catalytic converters. The new one did the job. read more

A true craftsman with attention to detail. My Big Block sounds amazing and Lee and his crew went above and beyond. If you need exhaust work and can get an appointment, go to anyone else.. read more

The Muffler Man - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

I came here because of 4.9 rating. I got a 5 star service. Lee is no joke knows his craft. I needed a custom xover pipe on my ram due to 8 inch lift. His words I know what u need we got this. And man did they deliver quality work and clean welding. read more

I came in because I needed my front catalytic converter swapped. They denied me service because I already had the genuine part from Honda and told me I should go to another shop. -_- read more

Simply the best muffler shop you'll find anywhere in California. You need only tell these guys what you want and they make it happen. Incredibly high quality work from their welding work to custom built mufflers. My Trans Am sounds the way it should now! The guys got the job done for me same day at a fair price for very high quality work. I won't be going anywhere else! Thanks... I highly recommend The Muffler Man! read more

The Muffler Man - Exhaust on 2000 Trans Am WS6 - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

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I called this shop on a weekday and they got me in same day to install a rod to protect against catalytic converter theft. In and out in about 30 minutes and $150. Cool staff, good experience. However, if you have allergies or respiratory issues, be aware that there is cigarette smoking and pet dander throughout the shop. read more

I had my catalytic converter stolen around Xmas. I took my car here to get my catalytic converter replaced. Customer service was fantastic. I dropped my car off one day and it was done the next. They explained to me they added a cage around the converter to make it harder to steal. Fast forward several months I'm getting a smog check and everyone is asking me who installed my catalytic converter because the work is so clean and perfect. I am so glad I took my care here. read more

The Muffler Man shop, exceptional, work, father and son team, Lee and Jake. Great people, quality work and professionalism.Today I had my stock C7 stingray mufflers replaced with two vibrant performance resonators, which gave the car the sound that it was meant to have, I was given choices of mufflers and resonators and I was very happy my choice. I also got new 4 inch tips. clean work I highly recommend anyone in need performance or non-performance exhaust to check them out without a doubt five stars... Thank you Lee and Jake, God bless you both. read more

I stopped by to get a price on a dual mufflers on my 1968 Cadillac, I felt it was a good price and a few days later I dropped of my car. I received a call telling me that my car was ready for pickup. The system sounds nice and the look of the pipes out the back look great. As I paid he asked my shirt size and then gave me a tee shirt with the company name on it. I thought that was nice. Overall I had a good experience with this company. read more

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Just got back from my visit to The Muffler Man. What a pleasant experience, and what a great job at a great value. He used stainless steel tubing with mandrel bends and heavy wall dual tips...super clean install, and fast too! I priced a similar system out from a well known supplier on the net. For the same product, it was 50% more, and I would have had to install it myself. Plus, they're nice people too. Can't say enough good things about The Muffler Man, my new "go to" exhaust shop! read more

Brought my Crown Vic in twice, the first time was to change my OEM mufflers for an aftermarket muffler, then to get a custom cat-back installed. The quality of their work both times were great. Came back after they installed my cat-backs to see if I could get a louder muffler, but I was told with information why swapping my Magnaflows would not be a huge difference in sound, which I appreciate I'll be recommending The Muffler Man to my friends, and I'll be back when I can do more projects. read more

The Muffler Man - 2.5 cat-back with x-pipe - Auto Repair Near Me - Placentia, California

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Needed a new catalytic converter on an old used car and took my car the next morning and picked it up in the afternoon. Great service! Good price! Perfect results. read more

These guys are awesome. They are super honest and are not trying to sell you anything. If you have any muffler/cat issues or just want a custom exhaust system, this is the place. read more

Second time I've come to Muffler Man. First time I came for a fouled catalytic converter after an engine failed (and replaced) and this time to have a broken exhaust pipe welded to the silencer. Each time I've come away appreciative of the great value of their quality work. I'd refer any family or friend to them. read more

My check engine light for my Nissan Versa went on just before my registration was due and the smog check was complete. Needless to say I failed my SMOG Check. I went to a few places and called others and I was being quoted $2500+ for parts alone. I called the Muffler Man and he quoted me $750 for the front catalytic converter which other stores quoted $1800 for the same part. The reason why he can do it like this is because he utilizes the factory parts (connectors) that were installed on the original car when it was assembled in the factory and welds the catalytic converter inline with the existing parts. He diagnosed that I had no leaks and that the front catalytic converter was the only one that needed to be replaced. The error code I received was 420 (which is a general code meaning that the catalytic converter in not efficient). It doesn't mean the whole thing needs to be replaced. When the front catalytic converter starts to go bad the emissions pass by the O2 sensor and results in an error code. (I am generalizing but, you get the idea). Once the front goes bad the emissions and other crap go down the line and end up destroying the second catalytic converter. (Most shops will try to tell you it is one whole piece that comes together (which technically it is made that way) and will convince you that you need to replace both, including the O2 sensor but the cutting and welding inline allows any part to be replaced separately without doing the whole unit). For those who know nothing about cars this scare tactic works well resulting in shops up selling unnecessary parts and customers buying more than they need to fix the problem. If you haven't figured it out by now, you can trust LEE and he will NOT sell you something you DON'T NEED. I walked in at 4pm, he was done by 420 (just kidding), 440pm. Thank you for your honesty. read more

Guys took care of me in under 45 minutes. Quick and affordable pricing installing my exhaust system. . Any future cars I'm taking here.

Got an aftermarket exhaust installed here. Lee gave me an ETA of 1 hr and finished installing it within 30 minutes. Highly recommended if you wanted an exhaust installed or even a custom exhaust, this place might be your best bet read more

Went to ask about having a particular service done on my "new to me" used SUV. Was explained that my make and model would not benefit as these cars do not have that issue. Appreciated the honesty and friendly explanation. Would recommend The Muffler Man for their expertise! read more

I put in an aftermarket exhaust system on my 2020 Accord and while it didn't bother me at first, a recent road trip to Vegas made me notice how bad the droning could get at certain RPMs. When I got back, I knew that I should probably do something about it. Took my car to Muffler Man and told them that I was looking for a resonator for drone. He took a quick look under my car, figured out what resonator I needed and ordered it. Parts came within 2 days and we scheduled an appointment for the following week. I came in and within 20 mins, I was paying the tab and out the door. This reduced the drone by a solid 90%, which is more than enough to solve my issue. This was easily the most straightforward transaction I've ever had when it came to modding my car. read more

Lee and his son are real craftsmen, which is hard to find now days. They made a set of headers for my Bonneville roadster and they came out great. I would highly recommend their business for any specialty exhaust system. Fair and easy to work with. read more