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So, the other day (and this would have to happen after a difficult day, making it MORE difficult,) I was on my way home when my car started sounding like a rocket ship.
My old Toyota (edging up on 200,000 miles, yep, I drive em hard,) had a blow out in the connecting pipe between the muffler and converter. Previously, I'd had folks tell me I needed a whole new muffler system, and I'm not rich, so the 1200 to 1500 they were quoting me was just too much.
I was sort of desperate, and asked around. After talking to my Brother-In-law and doing some research online, I found All Star Discount Muffler...
And was amazed...
All Star is located just off of W.130th in an unassuming neighborhood. Now, when I headed out there I was told; GET THERE EARLY. They only do things by first come, first serve. No reservations. Why?
They're that FREAKING BUSY!! (and that freaking GOOD.)
They opened the gates at 8:30 AM, and as I and two more vehicles drove in...so did a dozen more. People from all over bring their cars in JUST BY WORD OF MOUTH, and the mix of people, from housewives to businessmen to even other mechanics shows how trusted these folks are.
The place is no-frills; there's some benches in the main office area, and you can wait or come back, but I'll tell you, you don't have to wait long.
The staff like Dave and Amy are thoughtful, efficient and what I like about it is that Dave took me under my vehicle and showed me what they were going to do and then quoted me a price.
I didn't need a whole system; I needed a pipe between the converter and the muffler, which was still quite good and didn't need replacing. That was it.
With parts and labor folks; 40$ and in and out in about 40 minutes.
Again, this is no frills, but they will NOT GYP YOU! I saw testimonials here, on other review sites, and there were a dozen or more on a peg board in the office written on business cards, stationary and formal letterhead. People are thankful for great service and a good deal.
(Heck, while I was there, two guys from OTHER AUTO PLACES brought cars in to be repaired because they couldn't. :) Also, all of their work carries guarantees as long as you keep your receipts, and I've heard they honor the work they do.
So, if you want to be treated well, and get All Star prices, try All Star Discount Muffler for your brake, shock, and exhaust needs; you're wallet and your car will thank you:)
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