This review is for text and phone contacts with Mellisa of A1A Muffler of Santa Rosa, CA. My relative recommended A1A after learning about my car's engine light on and failed SMOG check. Mellisa helped me search for a generic catalytic converter since OEM model for my Audi was too expensive nowadays. Not only she's located the correct part's order number but also provided me with distributor's website. I was able to search online and spoke with distribution representative and therefore made up my mind to purchase one catalytic converter from O'Reilly's ( the retailer). I want to thank Mellisa of A1A muffler shop for her resourcefulness and supreme customer service! read more

A1A came highly recommended by a friend, and now I see why. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. The shop itself is impressively clean and well organized. a detail that instantly gave me confidence in their work. I brought in my 24 BMW M4 with a customer supplied exhaust, and they were completely upfront about the cost and process before getting started. No surprises, just clear communication and honest service. The install was done professionally, and the car sounds and performs exactly how I hoped it would. Steven clearly knows what he is doing, especially when it comes to high performance vehicles. Highly recommend A1A to anyone looking for quality exhaust work and a hassle free experience. read more

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Super friendly stuff and very clean / organized shop. Steven is master at his craft and detail oriented. I'm happy to have these guys near me and definitely going to recommend others to them. Pricing was great too for the work they did on my car. Thank you again A1A Exhaust Tech for everything! read more

Great service! This is a nice shop they are all so friendly. I'm extremely happy with the work they did on my accord. Great and fair pricing. I will be referring others to this shop. read more

A1A Exhaust Tech - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I am. 73 yo woman with a 2007 Chevy HHR. It was making so much noise it was like being on a racetrack with a really noisy car but little power. I chose A1A because I always will go with an independent if I can. And they have great reviews so...‍ Melissa got me in the very next morning and they quickly diagnosed a need for a new flex pipe. An hour later I drove out with my car, but not my car! It was so quiet and ran so smoothly. I had power when I push down on that gas pedal! I don't know what kind of sorcery they used but I wish I had taken it in 6 months ago! I neglected to get the name of the wonderful mechanic. Now I just refer to him as My Magic Man!! I'm a very happy customer. read more

In response to the owner feedback. The service was done a couple yrs ago. I'm not going to get into detail on my vehicle however, they did not tell me the price up front just an hourly rate since he had to wrap the pipe around my chevelle's rear end and not even weld a tip. They did do a good job. Welds looked great yet I felt like they over charged me since I was not there the entire time. $900 was a rip off. I recommend getting a formal proposal/quote unlike my situation. read more

I'm back to sing the praises. It is such a pleasure doing business with these competent, helpful, and pleasant people. Thank you Steven and Melissa, for the blue ribbon customer service. read more

A1A is the best in SR! Super friendly and a much higher quality job than anywhere else in Santa Rosa, and for a great price! Highly recommend them when it comes to any exhaust needs. I will definitely be taking all my cars to them, and so should you! read more

Excellent customer service & they were so quick! I got a really good price for a new catalytic converter.

Had two cars done . Came out perfect. Communication about the jobs was exhausting, get it; but this is what a good business does to get the job right . I appreciate the effort and friendly approach to each job . I will come again , Ernie read more

I just had a custom 3" stainless exhaust installed by Steven at A1A and the quality and craftsmanship is on point and it is hard to find these days. From the initial walk in, talking through my project, scheduling the work and final delivery every step was handled with great customer service and with the goal of meeting my expectations for my custom car build. I highly recommend them for any exhaust work from your daily driver to custom builds. read more

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Seems like an exhaust shop, except they charge twice what everyone else charges. This dudes prices r insane!!!

I just had my muffler installed and Steven did a fabulous job fabricating my exhaust pieces/tubes to a handmade Y out of the side of the truck. Prices and customer above and beyond I was in and out in less than 2 hours. I am a very happy customer and I highly recommend this establishment!! read more

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I took my G8 a week ago because it was hanging to low they fixed it, prices are fair there work speaks for itself best exhaust shop in the area will Forsure be back read more

Just replaced the rusted portion of my 944T exhaust at A1A Exhaust Tech at noon today. Excellent customer service and a clean shop! Steven's work is an art and am very pleased and happy with the tube replacement performed on my car. Will plan to upgrade my exhaust with Magnaflow to further improve the sound of my car... Many Thanks Steven. read more

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Love this place! Had a hole in my muffler. Went down there to get a quote and they went above and beyond with their customer service. It was close to 5 and they still took extra time with me to make sure I got what I needed. On top of that the price was very reasonable and the work was quality. Very impressed. I don't usually write reviews but these guys (and lady!) earned it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Came to A1A to get a catalytic converter cover installed on my car. My experience was great! They were fast and efficient, ordered in the part and 3 days later installed on my car. Took less than an hour and their waiting area (both inside and outside) was comfortable. Highly recommend them. read more

I took my 1.6 liter hatchback here a few years back and was impressed with the quality and sound . Today I picked up my Genesis 3.8 from here. The car sounds amazing ... dual exhaust with an X pipe and quad tips. Has a deep snarl down low and sounds like a supra up top .Revmatching downshifts results in lots of rough popping and snaps . This all to say that the car comes back sounding exactly how I imagined and with beautiful looking welded pipes. 10/10 would recommend ! Update: Joe is a super nice guy too, as is the whole staff. I've been in there many times now and no matter the project , they are always friendly and helpful. I plan on bringing all my vehicles here even if I move out of area read more

Fantastic experience all the way through! My RV lost part of the tailpipe during a roadtrip and was filling the engine compartment with nasty diesel exhaust. They snuck me in last minute (day before thanksgiving) and fabricated a perfect pipe. Literally had me on my way within 30 minutes of arriving. Super friendly, efficient and well priced. A1A saved the day! read more

This place is awesome. Called around for quotes on a replacement catalytic converter on my old Corolla and this shop had the best quote so I asked them when I could schedule an appointment. The guy told me they were free all day for same day service so I was already impressed. When I arrived he asked me if I talked to his other guy about the new quote and I said no, thinking it was gonna be more expensive. Low and behold it was a hundred dollars cheaper than the original quote if I was willing to wait a couple hours for a different part to be delivered! I accepted, took an Uber home, and about 90 minutes later they called to tell me my car was ready. Great service and as long as I'm in Santa Rosa, they will always have my muffler and exhaust business. read more

I'm giving this exhaust shop a great review. I called today on a Saturday, and the guy mentioned that weekends are appointments only. However, he still took the job the same day. I came in for a resonator delete and a portion of my exhaust system pipe re-done, because the previous shop that did some work on my car didn't do it to my satisfaction. After the job was done, I went home and lifted my car. I noticed that the welds were clean looking and the attention to detail was excellent. I think the pricing was reasonable judging by the quality of the work. The invoice says that it was Steven who did the work, so props to him. I will definitely come back again for future exhaust work. I felt that my Mercedes was treated well. read more

I had a fantastic experience here at A1A. The staff was extremely friendly and the tech showed me everything that was wrong with my exhaust system, and we discussed a few options to fix it. I chose to go with a very reasonably priced "just get it fixed and running" option for now, and I will certainly be back in a few months to replace the rest of the exhaust system. They were patient with me, took time to talk through all options, and then once we decided on the plan, they were extremely fast. I waited for maybe 30min tops while they welded on new flanges for my cat and fixed a number of terrible welds from the previous owner. I was floored at how fast they worked. I took a look at the welds when I got home and they are gorgeous - they really did quality work. I see zero reason to look anywhere else for exhaust work. I'll be back! read more

Steven at A1A was Friendly and Very Knowledgeable with my Exhaust System. They got my Truck right in and Did a Great Job... Thanks Guys...

A1A was recommended to my boyfriend from a friend of our's. He brought his Ford Focus RS in for a muffler delete. My boyfriend said the man who worked on his car did an amazing job. His fear in the beginning was having them install the pipes cricket. The man took his time to perfect the work! My boyfriend loves how his car sounds now (louder than when he first purchased the vehicle). The process took two hours but they have a waiting room with a TV and adorable cats that you can pet! I'm pretty sure they're very flexible with their scheduling/appointment because he booked the appointment that morning and the lady squeeze him in. read more

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Great People To Deal With, Always A Pleasure, Highly Recommended, Best Work at the Best Price. Thanks Ray

Excellent service and product! I highly recommend this location!! Very friendly and knowledgeable people. I will return as needed in the future. Thanks A1A exhaust!! read more

Steven did a great job replacing a large section of my car's exhaust system at a very reasonable price. He was efficient, knowledgeable, and very informative. He went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Steven for all your exhaust system repairs. read more

Absolutely fantastic! They were able to offer me a catalytic converter at a great price and completed the installation within an hour. Would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to resolve the check engine light quickly. Thank you A1A! read more

FANTASTIC PLACE. Long overdo..., I drive from the Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa to have Gary work on my cars. Why? Because the sound and final product is unique and high quality. I LOVE this place and all the people who work here. If you want an awesome exhaust you 'must' go here. read more

A1A Exhaust Tech - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Guys did a superb job on my headers and exhaust. Not to mention the awesome car scenery in the parking lot to help the time pass. They finished faster than expected and right on budget. Will definitely refer anyone to them in the future. read more

Way, way better than 5-stars. A Yelpers delight for when one needs new mufflers or smog equipment (I needed a new catalytic converter). I've used this shop twice and will use them again. Melissa and the rest of the staff treat you like family and their prices are super competitive! Can't recommend these guys more. 5-plus stars. read more

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They fixed an exhaust leak on our Yukon, that I had previously tried to fix with a GM replacement clamp. They were fast, friendly, affordable, and got the job done while my wife waited. It's a nice repair with super clean welds. Some things are better left for the pros. read more

This shop is my favorite muffler shop in Santa Rosa!!! I have referred many people to go see them..... they were all very happy!! One person was on a very limited budget and he installed a used muffler and accommodated her special needs! They recently put a new catalytic converter in my Tahoe.... the price was less than he quoted over the phone. Since I didn't have time to deliver the car to his shop, I set it up with my wife ,she was happy and didn't get over charged! Knowing that Gary races and manages a race car I am planning on taking my unfinished hot rod in so he can help me on the finishing touches, new exhaust, engine tune up and advice. The best muffler shop in town!!!!! read more

Best place ever!!dont waste time searching people. This is a great place to be. Great prices, fast service,easy to talk to

Problem converter solved... finally. Recently A1A installed a catalytic converter on my Dodge truck. It didn't pass smog after that. :-( When I called asking for solutions, it took multiple calls and follow up on my part ,before Gary recommend a solution with another smog shop. They did take it for me, paid for it and it did finally pass. :-) I appreciate them taking care of this. It just would have been better customer service had Gary followed up with me and recommended this solution earlier. Hassle is no fun for anyone. At the end of the day my problem is solved, and A1A took care of it for me. Thanks. read more

They helped me navigate insurance, CA regulations, and the Smog Referree approval process to replace a stolen catalytic converter on my giant RV (e450). Once I got the pre-work taken care of, they replaced the part same day! Also, the office has rescue kitties. What more could you want? #CatsForCats read more

Stick with muffler jobs. Anything else could kill your engine. Gary did a bad valve adjustment on my 350 ended up killing the engine and made inappropriate advances toward me. I'll never go back. Still makes me cringe, thinking about that time. Don't go! read more

I message Joe through yelp a week before the fires started in Sonoma County and through out the ordeal he communicated with me and we gave ourselves time for us to set up another appointment in the future. I finally got a chance to bring in my 2017 Chevy Silverado on Veterans Day and he did an amazing job on it. His wife was really friendly at the front desk and his employees were really knowledgeable on the type of mufflers I was testing. I want to say Thank You and Congrats to you and your wife on your first baby. read more

Joe and his crew have always been quick and helpful! Always a positive vibe in the shop. They work on our work fleet and am always leaving them feel by good about the work and prices. Thanks guys read more

Joe is the man! Took my W126 Mercedes to him and I explained the sound I was looking for. A few days later I was told it was ready for pick-up, and he gave me exactly what I wanted. Truly a craftsman who knows his trade. Told me about everything that they did with regards to having to work around certain aspects of the car, and I couldn't be happier. read more