My girlfriends SUV developed an exhaust leak, so I took it to my favorite mechanic. He put it up on the lift, accessed the situation, and suggested taking the car it to Anchor Muffler. He said they were great trustworthy guys who have been in business forever, and were well suited for this repair. I thanked him and headed right over. They are located on the southeast corner of Anaheim Blvd and E North Street. The parking lot in front is small and was mostly occupied, but there were a few spots available when I arrived at their 8am opening time. I walked in and spoke to Junior at the front desk. I explained the situation and he said they would take a look at it right away. They pulled the car into the shop, and I could see the technician looking under the hood and under the chassis. Then I heard Junior on the phone getting parts prices from their supplier. In only about ten minutes after taking my keys, he confirmed my suspicion that the exhaust manifold was cracked. He gave me a quote to replace it which seemed very reasonable. He also mentioned they would have to check to see if the catalytic converter was plugged up because any back-pressure from that could cause the same problem again. If that was the case and it needed replacing, it would cost a lot more. I crossed my fingers and told them to go ahead and start working on it. Junior called me later that afternoon, and told me they were close to finishing the job and that we could head over. He said the catalytic converter had some cracks on it, but that it should probably be fine. When we arrived at the shop, he actually showed us the broken exhaust manifold that was replaced. He also showed us some pictures they took of the cracks in the catalytic converter. It is pretty rare for any shop to actually show you the broken parts that were replaced. I'm sure a lot of less reputable shops would have blindly told me the catalytic converter had cracks and needed to be replaced. I really appreciate their honesty and concern for potentially spiraling repair costs. Junior was very friendly and personable. They inspected the car immediately upon arrival, and gave an accurate estimate quickly. Communication was great, and thankfully no further repairs were needed beyond the original estimate. It is rare to go to an auto shop and they give you two estimates XX and XXXX and you only end up paying XX, and not getting pitched a bunch of other things they recommend. Five stars all the way for Anchor Muffler. read more

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I was recommended this shop for my vehicle repair. I needed a Cadillac converter replaced and they had the part to meet code in stock. It was close to work in Anaheim and the shop it small on the right corner of the street. Ask for JR. He was the one in the shop. Service was reasonably quick. I dropped off around 10am and picked up by 1 pm. I think the welds could have been a bit better only because I know welds. But the work itself was done. If all stays in tacked then we are all good. Check out this shop for your muffler and other needs read more

AMAZING SERVICE!!! we started our car one day and it was loud!! We looked under the car & our muffler and catalytic converter tube detached. We went to import auto service and they reccommended Anchor Muffler. They got us in as soon as we got there!! They lifted our car, saw it & told us exactly what they'd do to fix it! We said yes & waited in their lobby for 15 minutes & it was done!!! It was so fast my jaw dropped! All for $60!!!!! I couldn't believe it!! After their work - my car starts so quietly! It gave us flashbacks from when we first bought the car and how silently it started! All the workers were so kind as they saw how stressed we were walking into the shop! I highly highly recommend this shop for any muffler issues!! read more

This business was recommended by my mechanic. I was desperate for help with my car. They were friendly and fixed the issue quickly! Thank you so much!! read more

Great experience at anchor muffler they gave me a quote and they didn't change the price. I took my truck and the catalytic converter replace and all worked out. Friendly honest people. I think it's a family owned shop. Definitely recommend and I will keep anchor muffler # . read more

Owner is very nice and helpful good prices good service and good quality ! Highly recommend!

110% top level service!!! Junior and his team went above and beyond in every way shape and form. They had great pricing, even better service and phenomenal workmanship on the installation of my headers and new exhausts! High recommend them! They have my business moving forward!! read more

I had the unfortunate situation of having to get my catalytic converter replaced. I called around and most local muffler shops didn't have any. I was close to heading to a dealership to spend over $2k for the parts and labor. A friend recommended this place to me and I called right away. I got through to someone instantly and told them my predicament. The lovely woman who answered took the time to look to see if they had the part and called me back in 30 mins with the news that they did!! I drove down first thing the next morning and had my car by almost 2 pm. They were short staffed but made it work for me and everyone else they help. I'm truly grateful for their quick responses and saving me $1200!!!! If you need work done, they specialize in catalytic converters and do great work. Thank you!!! read more

Had my catalytic converter replaced here. I've had to come back 3 times in less than a year because it keeps rattling loudly. Would not recommend. I payed over 1k, pathetic. read more

Hi Yesenia H Maybe if you were there physically i would've gotten better customer service but unfortunately you weren't. Also, I Ieft this review on Yelp, as it is made for reviews and experiences on businesses for future customers. I simply went in based off not only your work but a reference that was not OC Motivator btw. Work clothes or not employees should not profile customers end of story. So maybe taking feed back from a customer could help ur business just FYI. Talking to your employees and maybe encouraging them to show more interest in future customers and not so apathetic would benefit not only your business but them as well. Congratulations for your business with AFD and APD, hopefully they didn't receive the same treatment i did. I will keep definitely keep your business in mind for not only my company but referrals in general on where not to go. read more

Such a cool spot. Came here with an exhaust I had bought and it needed adjustment to fit my car perfectly. Came to anchor and they gave me a free quote and took me in right away! Super solid work and amazing price. I'll be back! read more

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Kept my truck overnight to try and fix a rusted on egr pipe. They worked on it for hours trying to get it off. Couldn't, but didn't charge me a penny ! I will return when I need any exhaust or muffler issue. read more

Loves these guys they touched every single one of my car and even rebuilt my motor on one of my cars!!! looking for good work don't hesitate they will take care of u read more

Great all around and helped me swiftly when I needed the help with my muffler bracket falling off. Thank you again team

I've been coming to this muffler shop for nearly two decades. Family running operated and you could feel the love in the air. Never had to deal with any thing at this business other than wonderfulness. I recently had some work done and it turns out that the catalytic converter maybe had a factory defect or something without hesitation they warrantied it for me and it was a non-issue. That is amazing I've never had a conflict there of any kind. It's just one of those feel-good places. And now that there was an issue and it got dealt with the way it dealt with in such a timely Manor and I felt that they made it a priority to make it right instantly that is just level 6 star service.. JR, Yesenia, Dad Carlos, and crew. All of you are amazing, wish more businesses were run like yours. Cheers!!!!! read more

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Been coming here since 2019, never been disappointed. Quick and friendly service. Always willing to work with you and offer good prices!

Fast and reliable work! Very friendly and trustworthy! As a woman, I have to be careful of what places I take my truck to. Here, I went in thinking the work was one thing and going to be very expensive. Instead, they found that the problem was incredibly less invasive and less expensive! Saved me a ton of money due to their honesty! And the receptionist was the absolute sweetest! Having another woman to help made me feel even more at ease! I will definitely continue to use them whenever needed! Thank you Anchor Muffler and Auto Service!! read more

Staff was very rude and not very knowledgeable. Maybe because I am a woman they didn't take me serious but will definitely not be coming here again. I don't understand how they have a 4.6 rating. Posted at an appropriate time. Thank you for your time and now I know where the staff gets their attitude from. read more

I just had my 66 Ford F100, new headers and exhaust put on at Anchor Muffler they did an excellent job. They had previously done the same work in my 64 Nova and did an excellent job in that car too. The owner takes pride in his work it's a family business. They have real mechanics and do a lot of different work. Try them out there great! Thanks Anchor Muffler. read more

They put an awesome sounding flow master exhaust on my '68 bronco, love it! Thanks. Now it sounds like it should!

My mechanic recommended them to me for replacing my catalytic converters, as I just need to get few years more life on an older car and other quotes were just ridiculous. The lady gave me a quote and I brought my car in shortly thereafter.They followed through and billed me what they had said. My only note to Anchor Muffler would be to ask if they could put down a piece of protective paper on the driver's side floor as the mechanic's shoes completely made my carpet black, however, I was able to clean my carpets and get it back to normal. It's a small thing, but just a tip. I will make sure I put down cardboard or paper myself next time. At any rate, I'm very happy with their work and I'm happy I found them. read more

Amazing prices and their welds are solid. Their phone quotes are accurate and customer service was amazing. Even allowed me to install my diffuser at their shop too. I went in for a muffler delete and dual exit conversion, no tips. They also fixed my exhaust leak, welds were really good. read more

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Had my catalytic converter stolen and they got my truck fixed fast and good price. Thanks guys.

Called to get a quote to install a new muffler. I had the part and just needed the labor. I told the person over the phone exactly what I had and for my make and model. I was quoted $50. I show up and they tell me I was quoted wrong and it was actually going to be $70. I ended up paying for it since I was already there and it literally took the guy 15 minutes to install. Fast forward two months and I buy another car (same car as my previous one) and want to swap the muffler again. I show up at the shop with my muffler expecting to pay the same price. The guy at the counter tells me it'll be at least $120 and that I was quoted wrong before. Shady business practice. Be careful! read more

Couldn't pass smog due to a no good catalytic converter. Came to them and they took care of me within 45 mins! Payed 500 when I was expecting something over $1000. Very happy with the job done and I've passed smog now. Thanks will definitely be back again for the services! read more

Very friendly staff. All were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make sure everything was as simple as possible for me. They also finished the job exceptionally fast at a great price. Thanks for everything. Highly recommend this shop. read more

After receiving recommendation via Yelp, called and inquired about new exhaust tip for Mini Cooper Coupe...Dropped by on Friday, about 4ish, and George was able to accommodate me almost immediately! A good place to have any exhaust service done quickly and at a resonable price. read more

Anchor Muffler is professional, cheap, and quick! I was a walk in and only waited 40 minutes for a new catalytic convertor. They have a waiting room but if you don't want to wait, there are food places nearby. I would highly recommend going here! read more

I called in early around 11AM before coming in and was told to drop by at 1. Initially, it was a friendly and welcoming vibe as we discussed prices and discussed the installation of the x-pipe. However, as I went in for an x-pipe to be installed on my car, it turned out the part didn't fit. I apologized as I didn't realize this (manufacturer defect) and requested to have my stock mid pipes put back on and I would just pay them for the labor. As the guys put back my stock exhaust back on, I drove away and immediately noticed bad vibrations underneath the drivers side and the noise echoed throughout the entire cabin. I took it back and told them they forgot to tighten the clamps and received death glares and smirks from the workers. The worker with the mustache in particular kept glaring at me and even slammed the boards (the ones you drive on to get onto the lift) on the floor and seemed extremely pissed off. As they inspected it, it turns out they didn't even tighten the clamp holding my exhaust together! Not cool guys; just do it right the first time or don't get mad when you have to fix something that you didn't do properly. read more

Been coming here for years. JUKE JOINT BAR approved. All our customers us his mechanic shop....they do it all, repairs , mufflers, a to z. Carlos is a rare breed, honest mechanic. read more

On my mechanics referal , i Took my 16 Cadillac to get looked at after suddenly hearing a loud exhaust noise while diving, knew what it was already. These guy's have a 1st come 1st serve policy, so i came at 8.am after a quick inspection im told how much , they took the car for 20 minutes , came back silent and new . A quick weld with a super fair cost plus good customer service . I had got quotes from othets at 150.00 hour .... These guy's are not into legal extortion!!! Thank you for treating me good.. read more

Came in with my bmw 335i for a muffler delete. Got straight to work and finished in about an hour. Would come back sometime soon. read more

Anchor Muffler and Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Anaheim, California

I read the one start negative review mentioning the brake calipers. However, all the other were very positive 5-star reviews. I felt welding a cracked muffler bracket repair would not be a problem. They raised the car was up and the repair was done quickly. I did not time it but it was 10 or 15 minutes at the most. I asked what I owed and the boss said: "Nothing at all." I replied said I'd like to pay at least something. Without hesitation, he pointed to the worker who did the repair!, saying I could pay him directly. So I paid him a tip for his time. On advice from some friends, I used as a guide an estimated $60 per hour for a mechanic's time. This was totally expected and pleasant experience, that is not being billed for a quick relatively small repair This section of Anaheim has a lot of nice shops with both English and Spanish signs. Don't be deterred by the presence of the Spanish signs because they communicate well in English too. read more

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It's no surprise why this shop gets 5 stars. The whole team there is great. They fixed my dented exhaust pipe at a good price really quick. My mechanic recommended them to me and they are exceptional. read more

Thank you so much for the amazing exhaust work. Very friendly and informative staff, great prices. I will defiantly come here for all my exhaust work all the time! read more

Anchor Muffler and Auto Service - Best muffler shop I have ever gone to. Friendly staff, friendly workers. Great prices, great work! Thank you guy's !! - Auto Repair Near Me - Anaheim, California

Small shop in Anaheim that helped me delete my mufflers on my BMW 550i. They also installed straight pipes and did a custom fit to my exhaust tips. read more

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My exhaust was connected by a wire so I needed to get it welded quickly. They got the job done in less than a hour and everything was perfect. read more

First off I went to sun muffler for an estimate on a new muffler. The guy goes in the back and says I've got something perfect for this car. He comes back with this huge old used beat up muffler and says I'll let you have it for 95 dollars. I thought to myself is this for real or a bad joke. I couldn't believe it. I left then I called anchor mufflers he said come on in. when I got there the guy was cool as hell. We went in the garage he showed me his invatory . I picked out 3 different mufflers all of the same brand but three separate models he let me postion they I wanted it on the car. Great weld job great hanging I fucking love this muffler shop . The best. read more

This is my favorite muffler shop. I've been coming here for years and have had work done on 3 cars. They are always honest upfront and great prices. I just had my BMW there and it was $40 less than what they first quoted me. They do great work I highly recommend them read more

Great shop very friendly good customer service I'd highly recommend this shop for any car service