I had a terrible experience I bought my muffler I asked the gentleman to put my muffler on and to…read morecheck my brakes because I was having dragged he charged me $250 then well my whole exhaust he said he's going to do broke my rear mount and only checked my brakes in the parking lot

I walked in to ask for an estimate at 4:30 in the afternoon for an exhaust issue, and in short…read moreorder they gave me a quote and said they could do it right then and there- and wow! Parts on hand, had it done in an hour! Very reasonably priced, my car is quiet as a mouse, as promised! I guess that's the benefit of going to a shop that does mufflers specifically, but they do a LOT of other things too. Friendly service, reasonable price, competent and prompt. What more could I ask for? I had a great experience here.

First time I came to kentwood MI my experience was perfect. They charged me as little as practical…read more They are very honest and took me right into where my car was & showed me all they could. They explained all. ILso thought (someone told me) the problem was larger than they thot. I ended up paying only 60.00 when I thot would be hundreds for the other problem. I'm here for a second time. Something with my fuel system . AutoZone said it's fuel pump by way of their own scanner. But upon coming in, they said she only needs a tune up. The guy also caught a part error on the delivery. I'm waiting on the fix to finish now. I'm thinking they are right again. & their computer is better too. This place has a bunch if turn over with the workers. Personally that usually means management. Prwsent mngr told me they did have a lot of take backs until recently they got 2 new guys in the bay. So maybe they go in & out of reviews like mine? The guy in my bay said he's got a car with 350 thou miles on original engine & tranny so he needs to be my mechanic$!!

I was at muffler man recently on 8-21-25. This was one of the most craziest things I ever saw. I…read moresaw the lead mechanic at muffler man end up throwing over 10 punches to one of his own customers. This is what i saw happen from the parking lot when I was going to bring my car in, I obviously couldn't, because of what happens next. The customer was trying to figure out some things wrong with his car. Asking sincere and reasonable questions. He was only chatting with the lead mechanic for a few minutes and then all of a sudden I heard the mechanic get really loud, swearing and telling the customer to **** off and say I'm not going to argue with you and he stormed off to the garage. Since the customer said he gave the mechanic the last of his money. The customer said he was just trying to get some ideas for how to fix the car(he later told me he paid them $1500 to get the car running and they never actually got it running and seemed like they were trying to blow him off at this point.) The customer suggested a fuel pump and a relay and the mechanic said if he installs it and it doesn't work it's just a waste of time. I was in the parking lot watching from my car. The customer followed the mechanic into the garage to apologize and say sorry for making you mad. The customer said, I wasn't trying to argue, but just have a civil conversation about what else I could do to the car to possibly get it running. The mechanic yelled at the customer telling him to get the **** out of his garage. I don't give a **** what's wrong with your car it's not my ******* problem you better get the **** out of my garage right now. The customer said wow... okay and left the garage. I saw him standing from the parking lot after this. I heard the customer try to communicate one last time from a professional manner, super calm, and patient. Saying there has to be something we can do, but this is when things got really nasty. The lead mechanic completely snapped 0-100 in less than 2 seconds and got in the customers face and started throwing punches at his own customer. I counted almost 10 punches. There were over 10 witnesses. The customer never fought back. He had his hands up trying to defend himself. As the lead mechanic of Muffler Man sat there reigning punches down on their customer. I was horrified. Kids were watching this. I was watching this. Other customers were watching this. It took his wife who works the office to get him to stop punching this man. When the cops got to the business the mechanic tried to say the customer pushed him and pulled a knife out, but never did I see such a thing. there are also cameras where the customer was brutally assaulted so that won't hold up. Imagine being the lead mechanic at a shop and not only absolutely beating the **** out of a kind and respectful customer but then lying to the police saying he pulled a knife. I was right there. He was getting his face punched in the entire time. I testified for the officers, but the video tapes will tell the truth that the mechanic beat up his customer, than called the cops and said the customer pulled a knife on him. If you have a family, kids, grandkids. Please keep them far away from this place. If you make him mad by asking the wrong question this too could be you. Thank goodness there's camera footage to show the true intentions of this deranged mechanic. I used to come here all the time. I was very supportive and gave them lots of business from myself and family, but after this I will never be back and my big family that goes here will never be back. I would not be surprised if the customer sues. I overheard his wife who works front desk and several employee, backup this mans lies. The customer never fought back. It shows you they are not only built on violence and anger but distrust and lies as well. I hope this helps some people.

Honest, prompt, economical, and friendly. I was so pleased by the way I was treated. I was bracing…read moremyself for a huge bill. But they fixed my problem and sent me off with a very reasonable bill (a fourth of what I was expecting) - shocking!

I don't like leaving negative reviews, and I tried hard to avoid doing so here--but I'm sharing…read morethis in case it helps someone deciding where to take their vehicle, especially for anything more complicated than a basic exhaust job. What went well: They did help me choose a setup that met my expectations for sound. From a "parts selection" standpoint, I got what I asked for. The problem: I'm now paying a second shop to do the job I originally came here for: The whole reason I brought my vehicle in was for the exhaust to be tucked up properly and routed cleanly. Instead, the installation was left hanging significantly lower than it should, it wasn't aligned evenly, and the overall workmanship looked rushed and sloppy. At this point, I'm having to pay another shop to correct the fitment and complete the objective I came here for in the first place--which is frustrating and avoidable. That concern also turned into a safety issue: when I drove to another shop afterward, my wife followed behind me and called asking me to pull over because the exhaust was swaying so noticeably while driving. I tried to give them a chance to correct it I went back in good faith to let them make it right. I tried to explain the issue and work with Lyndsey, but I got nowhere and didn't feel my concerns were being taken seriously. Let alone heard. Second opinion confirmed the issue immediately: I took the vehicle to another shop. They got it up on the lift, immediately understood what I was pointing out, and even commented on the poor workmanship. Bottom line If you only need something simple and you're not picky about fitment, maybe you'll have a different experience--but based on what I received and how the follow-up was handled, I would not trust this location. I have two identical vehicles. One has a standard Y-pipe, and the other (serviced at plainfield) has a more "aggressive" rumble box. Both are otherwise stock. Originally, the serviced vehicle sat at roughly 4" from the body at the center exhaust. Just as the completely stock vehicle pictured does. When I removed the mufflers from the sportier vehicle, the pipe dropped significantly. Lyndsay and her tech are claiming the nearly 8" it's currently hanging is "stock," which doesn't align with OEM. Again, I brought this in to have it brought back up and new hardware welded in. They simply welded in some hardware and called it a day. This was an incredibly disappointing experience.

Currently driving my Honda fit cross country and unfortunately had a run-in with a deer on the…read morehighway outside of Grand Rapids. Dave took it in and checked everything out, reattached the splashguard that was hanging off super quick - REALLY REALLY appreciated the speedy help and peace of mind!!!! Super grateful!!!

I drove my 2009 Smart car 40 miles of expressway (70mph) to their shop for problems with the…read moreshifter/transmission. After three "expert" techs and 90 days I got back a car that wouldn't start, locked in gear so it couldn't be rolled around, dead battery and a front tire with a hole so big I can put my fist in it (see picture). WTH happened? They said they could never start it so apparently worked on it in the driveway but despite never getting the car running their "estimate/diagnosis" was it probably needs a transmission module but they didn't have the software to reset or determine if it was bad... THE CHARGES: $600+. I left a car that ran and got back a car that didn't plus had a tire which looked like it was shot with a cannon and a dead battery. I can't recommend them for ANY auto repairs on any thing. Disappointed and $600 poorer.

We have brought our older cars here for years. they do an amazing job at keeping our cars running,…read moredoing the work quickly, and for a very reasonable price. We have always been completely satisfied. Highly recommend.

I went to the Muffler Man in Jenison to have my muffler switched out on my new truck. They were…read morevery accommodating, helpful, and professional. They completed the work in an hour at a very fair price. Will definitely return.

This is an update to an earlier review...Not only is this Dick(how appropriate its his real name) a…read morehorrible mechanic, but a businessman as well. After my last negative review he went all 5 year old and wouldn't allow the tow company to pick up the car. Meanwhile he can't produce the parts he supposedly replaced(but wasn't given the okay to fix) When way more serious issues were happening. Talking with this dude is like dealing with a kid, and they have no business working on cars. His positive reviews are oil changes , headlights, and wiper blades, all these can be done by a gas station attendant. And oh by the way...one time around the block once the car was home and BING-check engine light back on. Little baby Dick should have picked a different profession, because a grown ass man and a mechanic he is not.

local dealer told me I needed new brakes on all four wheels when they did a recall. took it to L…read morefor a second opinion and the confirmed the brakes had plenty material and were safe. Two years later I need new brakes, guess where I'm taking it? last year they did an oil change on my diesel, and then the the change I did in Florida and they charged me over twice what L charged me. everything they've touched has been a durable repair. wayland is a half hour out of my way but well worth the trip.

From start to finish, my experience was fantastic! Jennie helped me step by step with more than…read moreshe will ever know. As a business owner, you almost have to assume your customers know nothing and want help while not making them feel dumb and that is exactly how Jennie helped me. She made something that felt really hard to me, go smoothly. The work on the car was also excellent. Truly felt like I had a new car driving home! Thank you!

After searching for a local shop that was willing and knowledgeable enough to take on my 2008.5 VW…read moreGTI's multiple repairs, I found Meineke on Alpine. Anthony listened to me and didn't treat me like an idiot, followed up on the possibilities I had narrowed down, and that right there is enough to make me a loyal customer. Costs were typical for the repairs performed and he gave me a discount for paying with check, as well as honoring a verbal cost for a separate issue. She is running better than she has in about 8 years!

I went in for a misfire, they told me I'd need a new engine due to no compression. They claimed…read morethey swapped out a faulty coil just to do tests then told me my truck won't start with the old coil. I got it towed back home and found they didn't put any of the parts back into place and I now have missing wires and some of them are broken. I just replaced them before bringing them in. I would not bring your vehicle here.

I needed brakes on a 2019 F150 with 92,000 miles. With the age I asked to have the original…read morebattery replaced. I also was due for an oil change. I was greeted by Sarah who is one of the best Service Advisors I have encountered. She is knowledgeable and does it all being personable with a bright smile. The truck was dropped off in the morning and picked up later that day. Their work is competitively priced and the brakes were completed flawlessly with no pulsing, vibration or pulling. I'll be back and highly recommend Jamestown Automotive for vehicle service.