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“Jack was honest with some issues with the exhaust (I bought it secondhand) and offered to fix the issues for me.” in 28 reviews
“Scott and team are wonderful to work with as they do quality work at a reasonable cost.” in 24 reviews
“You can tell when a man take pride in his work and Skip loves his job and is passionate about his trade.” in 13 reviews
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Scott N.
We specialize in Catalytic converter replacement and muffler services. We specialize in custom exhaust systems and have our own benders to create the perfect bends for your car.
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How much to change cathartic converters or how much to fix them?
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There isn't a set price for converter replacements they are very specific to your vehicle and repairs are not usually possible. Once they have been damaged or failed smog they will need replacing. If you'd like to get pricing for your vehicle call… more
Jack N., Business OwnerQ:
Do you guys change cathartic converters mine went bad?
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Yes they do, they are experts dealing with this type of problem. I highly recommend, save yourself time and money. Edward. C
Edward C.2 people found this helpful
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- Apr 15, 2024
My car failed smog test. I was recommended this location as I needed assistance with exhaust system.
The customer service did not answer my call. However, my call was returned within one business day. The staff was professional and agreed to look over car the next morning.
At the time of the appointment, the mechanic looked over the car and reset my system to address the problem. They did not charge me for the quick service. The mechanic also reminded me that it's against the law to pay for a failed smog test, which I did not know.
Super helpful and kind. Highly recommend.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Andrew H.San Jose, CA052Aug 23, 2024
Installed a straight pipe in Santa Barbara for my Audi s4 and the technician installed it wrong causing one of the pipes to be loose. I'm new to cars and modding so i decided to come here since the reviews were great. The owner was very nice and took me in for a walk in and immediately pointed out the issue with the pipes. I was able to have it resolved within 5 mins and my car sounds great again. Thank you so much I'll definitely be coming back!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Braheem M.Danville, CA0814Mar 4, 2024
Downtown Muffler is the place to go! Jack and his daughter Samantha are honest, reasonable, and friendly people. Jack deleted my muffler & installed a quad exhaust system for my Mercedes CLA 250. I couldn't be happier with the service and how everything came out. I highly highly recommend Downtown Muffler Service. Great Value. Great People. Great Atmosphere.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kenneth V.Hayward, CA16322Nov 3, 2023
Samantha was the one to help me get in and out quick. Got my resonators welded on in less than 30 mins, and also thy straightened out my muffler tips for free. I gave them an extra $20 tip because of the hospitality! Great people and great customer service! I would recommend this place for anyone who needs some muffler work done!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Andrew C.San Leandro, CA28862Mar 20, 2024
Brought my 2022 GR Supra in to get an aftermarket exhaust installed on my vehicle since I don't have a lift. Jack was honest with some issues with the exhaust (I bought it secondhand) and offered to fix the issues for me. Pricing was fair for the install compared to other shops that I got quotes from. Would definitely recommend coming here and will be back if I need exhaust work
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nican R.Oakland, CA1176335Sep 20, 2023
Quick. Easy. And Jack is THE MAN! Family run, family owned and they do great work. Helped me in a pinch replace my catalytic converter. Extremely helpful and it's running smooth also has plenty of stories to keep you occupied.
Everyone there is a good time and does good work.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bob R.Hayward, CA0152Feb 24, 2024
My catalytic converter was stolen and I was referred to Downtown Muffler by Mangale Motors as Mangale doesn't do welding.
I am pretty happy with the results.
They charged me 3.5% to use my credit card saying that they couldn't afford to pay for my points on the credit card. I said that if I had known, I would have brought my checkbook. They then said that they don't take checks, but that I could have paid cash ($2400). They asked if it was okay to use the credit card and charge the 3.5% ($84). I replied that I didn't feel I had a choice.
They estimated $1800, but there were extra charges for a flange kit and a resonator which was also taken.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Joseph W.Oakland, CA040Feb 21, 2024
Bait and Switch Warning!
I went here by recommendation of a friend. I called in advance for a quote on, Flowmaster brand mufflers. They quoted and said, we have them come down. when I get there, the installer was putting my car on the rack, and I believe it was the owner that yelled over to him, "KNOCK IT OFF". Weird?!?!
So come to find out when he's got my mufflers to install he did not have Flowmaster. He had "knock off" mufflers! In the industry, it is known to call the generic Flowmasters, "knock offs".
This was the owners cute little way of trying to be sly and telling his installer to give me the cheap stuff "KNOCK IT OFF" (I.e., knockoffs).
I told my friend that recommended me and I don't want to say his name, but this is greatly disappointing. He was embarrassed. This place is really shady. I hope people read this and take heed to the warning. This place is not honest. I would not trust them or recommend them.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Jack N.
Feb 22, 2024
I believe you have the wrong place. We do not carry "knock off" Flowmasters, we do not sell knock offs of any kind. This is Downtown Muffler at 22419 Mission Blvd in Hayward. Please check the address of the shop you did go to. We sometimes get confused for a another muffler shop with the same street name as us but that is not our shop. As of right now, and for the last few weeks, the ONLY technician here IS the owner as our regular installer is out for a few months, so there would be no one else here for the Boss to instruct to put on anything, as he is doing all the work himself. We would appreciate if you could remove this review once you realize the work was not done here, Thank you. Call us next time for the right parts and the right price at 510-582-6996.
- Jason N.San Jose, CA21756Jan 19, 2023
Wanted to say Thanks to Downtown Muffler for helping me getting my truck back to stock sound. The last month or so I have been messing with different muffler to make my car a little louder. Everything was good for a bit until I drive on the freeway 65mph plus and that little drone was getting on my nerves. Was planing to just buy a stock exhaust but everyone wanted $350 plus for one so I said nope. That was same price as a brand new one from the dealer.
I appreciate how they broke it down for me what each muffler do and which one will make it quiet again. Everyone I called in a 30 miles radius. They keep saying oh go with this flowmaster or Magnaflow to make it quiet and in my I head I am like ok NO because it going to be the same shit I have right now but different sound and tone!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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