A-1 Muffler

Auto Mufflers, Auto Service, Auto Radiators,

About us

With over 35 years of experience, A1 Muffler has built a solid reputation for expert work and honest prices. From mufflers and cooling systems to high performance exhaust and more, we do it all. Our staff can help your car run more efficiently and beat high gas prices. Our success stems from the fairness of our rates, the quality of our services, and the dependability of our highly skilled team. Our customers know us as the company to rely on, and completely trust the care of their vehicles to us. That’s a reputation we’re proud of.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Mufflers & exhaust service, engine cooling system, radiators, domestics and imports exhaust & catalytic converters.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.023 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Tatiana L.
07/2017
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
They are very confident and knowledgeable. If I have to do anything with an exhaust or catalytic converter, I wouldn't even go to anyone else besides those guys. They know exactly what they're doing. I was very fortunate. Price was very reasonable as well.
Description of Work: It was changing the muffler and making sure that it was installed properly and all of the protections were abided by.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Keng C.
06/2017
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
Lee was confident error code is correct, so had O2 sensor replaced for a fair price. During this process, he welded a part of the tail pipe that had come loose, for no charge, which eliminated the rattling. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Scheduled an appt given rattling underneath car after son accidentally backed up car/tail pipe into a wall. From "check engine" light, knew there was an code indicating faulty O2 sensor, but thought it was caused by bent/misaligned exhaust pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$92

Robert M.
02/2016
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed my axle back exhaust and cold air intake on my Mustang. It runs great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Mark W.
10/2015
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed Catalytic converter and O2 sensors that I purchased separately.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Kenneth W.
07/2015
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: My SUV came from Minnesota and one of the muffler hangers was rusted through. I took the SUV to A-1 for an estimate. They checked over the entire system and found several other bad components. They fixed the entire system while I waited for a very good price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

LAFE P.
07/2015
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Changed catalog converter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Robert T.
06/2015
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Dean R.
02/2015
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace exhaust system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Michael R.
12/2014
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Lee was very helpful and informative about what I needed to have done. He was very professional and easy to work with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

John D.
07/2014
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
Excellent...Phone call a few hours before, then took me in at the end of his business day, 98 deg outside. Needed a custom made section of the rear exhaust on my "96 Mazda MPV Minivan. Great job, and at an excellent price!
Description of Work: Repared and replacesd a section of the rear exahust on my Mazda MPV Minivan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Jake S.
04/2014
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace muffler and add dual exhaust

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Todd G.
09/2013
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
I have an old (2000) Yukon XL. The exhaust was making a lot more noise than it should so I called A-1 after looking at Angie's List for providers in my locale. The owner told me to come in the next day at 11am. I showed up at 11am and within 10 minutes he had my truck up on a lift an was evaluating the problem. He came into the clean waiting area, told me I just had some loose bolts. He tightened them, brought the truck and told me to and quot;have a good day.and quot; I asked what I owed him and he just said again: and quot;Have a good day.and quot; He could have told me anything was wrong with truck and, frankly, I wouldn't have known the difference. Instead he was prompt, honest and didn't charge me a dime. I, personally, find that sort of integrity and customer service sorely lacking so I wouldn't hesitate to give that owner (Ennis) more business.
Description of Work: My Yukon XL sounded like a dragster due to some obvious problem with the exhaust manifold. I made an appointment, he put my truck up on the lift and analyzed the problem. It's not supposed to happen but the bolts that hold the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold had come loose. He tightened them up, told that was all the problem way and sent me quickly on my way free of charge. Couldn't believe it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tuija C.
09/2013
5.0
muffler repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
We thought we might have a muffler issue Lee checked the Muffler and it did not need replacing. We did have a brake issue and found out he services brakes so we had him service our brakes. We found him to be honest and only wanting to work on what needs service. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing a good honest mechanic.
Description of Work: Replace front brakes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Ann P.
07/2013
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
They made it so easy. We dropped off the car in the morning and picked it up that evening. They kept my husband upto date regarding the job.
Description of Work: New muffler installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Rebecca K.
12/2012
5.0
I went in due to exhaust smell when I had the back window open on my 1987 4Runner. I was planning on purchasing a catalytic converter since the original was either hollowed out by the previous owner or just disintegrated over time. Since the car had just passed DEQ w/o any issues, the purpose of the cat was for the smell more than anything. When I got there, I was told that since the car passed with such low emissions that a cat wouldn't do anything for the smell I was experiencing (even though he could have sold me one on the spot). He said the problem was that when the back window was down it was drawing in the exhaust. He checked that the tail pipe was sticking out far enough and he said it was (he did the original muffler/exhaust work for me). He said that he wasn't sure if it would work but that he proceeded to make the exhaust pipe curved downward. When done I asked him how much I owed him. He responded by saying to come back later and give him $20 if it fixed the problem. Since his shop is not convenient for me, I told him I would just give him the $20 and thanked him. I don't automatically have the smell with the back window open now but I do at times. Regardless, it is much better and he didn't sell me a cat that he felt wouldn't have done anything for the problem.
Description of Work: Did not sell me a catalytic converter, although that is what I went in for. Added a turned down piece of exhaust to my exhaust pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

Rebecca K.
11/2012
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
I went in due to exhaust smell when I had the back window open on my 1987 4Runner. I was planning on purchasing a catalytic converter since the original was either hollowed out by the previous owner or just disintegrated over time. Since the car had just passed DEQ w/o any issues, the purpose of the cat was for the smell more than anything. When I got there, I was told that since the car passed with such low emissions that a cat wouldn't do anything for the smell I was experiencing (even though he could have sold me one on the spot). He said the problem was that when the back window was down it was drawing in the exhaust. He checked that the tail pipe was sticking out far enough and he said it was (he did the original muffler/exhaust work for me). He said that he wasn't sure if it would work but that he proceeded to make the exhaust pipe curved downward. When done I asked him how much I owed him. He responded by saying to come back later and give him $20 if it fixed the problem. Since his shop is not convenient for me, I told him I would just give him the $20 and thanked him. I don't automatically have the smell with the back window open now but I do at times. Regardless, it is much better and he didn't sell me a cat that he felt wouldn't have done anything for the problem.
Description of Work: Did not sell me a catalytic converter, although that is what I went in for. Added a turned down piece of exhaust to my exhaust pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

Rebecca K.
02/2012
5.0
auto repair, muffler repair
  + 0 more
This was the first time that I used their service. The guy was very straightforward. He claimed that he under-quoted me but he still kept the original price that he had quoted. What he charged me was what he quoted, even though he said that he should have quoted me more. He was very quick in his service and it didn't take him much time at all.
Description of Work: A-1 Muffler replaced everything from the catalytic converter back to the tail pipe, so he replaced the muffler and the tubing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Steven D.
02/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Very well, the truck brakes fine now and i have the satisfaction of knowing I am safe on the road since the prior owners of my truck included no maintenance records in the sale.
Description of Work: Had the brakes done on my 94 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup after I purchased a deal on Groupon. They had stipulated that the 3/4 ton would be OK for the offer but came to find out that my truck being a Heavy Duty was not. They honored my Groupon deal anyway and charged me a little more for the extra labor involved which I thougth was an excellent deal all the way around considering all the effort they had to go thru pulling my rear axels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

DON S.
07/2011
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
I knew that I needed a new muffler but after Lee got the old muffler off he showed me that the catalytic converter was also in need of replacing and showed me why. He took time to explain how the old converter had broken apart and showed me the inside of mine versus and new one. He worked quickly and efficiently and didnt mind me asking him questions along the way. The process was very educational. And the price was reasonable. Great job, Lee.
Description of Work: replaced muffler and catalytic converter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

DAN W.
11/2010
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
For $180 the muffler was replace, several heat shields removed, and resonator pipe welded to new muffler outlet. Going with this option saved us perhaps $400 over what would have been unnecessary replacement of exhaust pipe, etc. Lee was able to do everything within about an hours time so he is a very quick worker. The downside is we had an appointment at 9AM but had to wait around an hour and a half as he had two other jobs to work on before our vehicle. Lee did apologize for the wait and thought we were scheduled for around 11/11:30AM.
Description of Work: Our vehicle had a pipe break at the connection joint between muffler and resonator of our 1998 Pathfinder. I was thinking about replacing all piping/muffler/etc. from the cat back ($500-$600 job or more). Lee took a look and mentioned the muffler was starting to rust and recommended replacing that. He could reuse the resonator and the remainder of the pipes were good. I mentioned about some rattling heat shields and Lee said he could remove those to eliminate the rattle. I made an appointment a week later to give them time to order the muffler.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Neil J.
06/2010
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
And to the folks at A-1, I'm sorry it took so long to post this report, 'specially because I went out of my way to talk with you about the Angie's List thing.
Description of Work: I'm submitting this report late....sorry! My experience with this shop was excellent. I am 64 and retired and went to the two big "M" shops. I couldnj't get out of there without an "on the rack" inspection, which I know I dnd'nt need (but I s'pose some folks do, and that's OK) But,. if you KNOW what you need, like "just a muffler" replaced, this is where to go. btw, he'll check your cat converter, connections and hangers, etc. and let you know what their true status is, but won't try to replace anything unnecessarily or upsell you. I am particular and I trust these folks. It's a small 2-bay shop on an odd corner, but it's well worth it if you need this kind of service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

ELAINE S.
08/2009
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
I stopped to get an estimate and they asked if i could come back in 1 hour which i did. Identifited the problem and showed me where the problem was located. Gave me a price, and said they couldbegin the work immediately and finish within about 20 minutes. I agreed and in slighly less than 20 mintues the work was completed and i was on my way with a silent car/muffler once again. My questons were answered, everyone was considerate and very helpful. I have already recommended them to a friend.
Description of Work: Replaced part of muffler/exhaust where metal had deteriorated with an developed a hole and part cracked about to fail.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

TIKI H.
06/2009
5.0
muffler repair
  + -1 more
I got an estimate on my muffler and 2 pipes to be replaced from $425 - $500. I called Lee for an estimate and it was only $180. He explained to me 2 options, one of which was much cheaper which we chose. I appreciated him telling me this option. He got me in the next day at the time I wanted. When I arrived he took care of the vehicle right away in and had the work done very quickly. Hands down Lee has the best service, the best quality and the best price around. It actually cost less than he quoted $160, because there was a pipe that didn't need to be replaced which the other place said I did. I appreciated his honesty. My husband needed a piece on his carpet cleaning machine welded and he was able to do that for him at a great price.
Description of Work: Lee replaced my muffler and tail pipe on my 98 venture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

    Contact information

    8970 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

    www.a1muffler.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Auto Mufflers,
    Auto Service,
    Auto Radiators,
    Welding

    FAQ

    A-1 Muffler is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    A-1 Muffler accepts the following forms of payment: MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, A-1 Muffler offers free project estimates.
    No, A-1 Muffler does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, A-1 Muffler does not offer a senior discount.
    No, A-1 Muffler does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, A-1 Muffler offers warranties.
    A-1 Muffler offers the following services: Mufflers & exhaust service, engine cooling system, radiators, domestics and imports exhaust & catalytic converters.

    Contact information

    8970 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

    www.a1muffler.net

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM