This spot came recommended by my Mercedes guy (James), he said Fredy really knows his way around exhaust systems and can diagnose anything. He wasn't kidding. Brought in my 2004 CLK500 and it turned out 2 of the 4 cats were going south. Fredy nailed the diagnosis right away, walked me through what was going on, and got it sorted without any major runaround. It took 48 hours to find, order the parts and install. If you care about your car and want someone who actually understands how things work, not just throwing parts at it, this is your guy. Highly recommend. read more

Freddy replaced the 4 catalytic converters on a Mercedes CLK 500 which required precise welding and know how. The parts are hard to find but Freddy sourced them and had the car overnight and it was ready next day. Freddy is a really nice guy to deal with and honest. I highly recommend his shop. read more

Came to Fredy's Mufflers to have them fix a rattle from my exhaust. Fredy patiently listened to my concerns and possible solutions and then he explained what he has done to resolve similar issues for other customers. We agreed on the solution and a fair price for the work. Fredy did the job exactly as promised, with good quality, and within the time frame promised. He went above and beyond by addressing things I didn't expect him to do. 5 stars! This is a true Family owned shop you can trust. I wish more shops operated like Fredy's Mufflers. The shop is also clean and well organized. read more

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I recently had the misfortune of having my catalytic converter stolen, which was an incredibly stressful experience. Thankfully, finding Freddy's Muffler turned that situation around completely. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. I did my due diligence and reached out to five different shops for quotes, and Freddy's provided the best price by far. Beyond the value, the work was outstanding. They fixed the issue quickly, and I have had absolutely zero problems since picking up my vehicle. If you are looking for honest, high-quality, and efficient work, I cannot recommend Freddy's enough. They truly took the stress out of a bad situation. Thank you for the great service! read more

Went in to see if Fredy could find the numbers on my catalytic converter . He put my truck on his rack and bottom line couldn't clean it but gave me a lot of information and a very fair price on a new part that was verified by a BAR smog referee. I haven't had Fredy do work for me yet but I wouldn't hesitate to come back here. read more

Took my Shelby here for a reoccurring muffler sound issue. He got my car checked and fixed within 2 hours !! Ford at Downtown LA had my car for 17 days and couldn't even fix it. Highly recommend! read more

Fredy has immense integrity. Before starting any work, he provided a clear and detailed explanation of the issues he found. He was honest, and patient with all my questions. I felt like he truly valued me as a customer. If you're looking for a mechanic who combines top-notch technical expertise with honesty and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Fredy's shop. read more

The catalytic converter got stolen from my vehicle last week so I ordered a CARB approved catalytic converter for my vehicle online and it arrived today. I stopped by here to have it welded in and he quoted me $240!!! I've been building and wrenching on cars since I was old enough to drive and had many full custom dual exhaust systems installed to know he's trying to price gouge me because my car is super loud and I needed to get this done. His rack was empty and there were no customers, so it's not like he was super busy. I told him I'm going to check the price with some other muffler shops. He told me to go ahead and walked back in the shop. I Googled muffler shops that were nearby. I called the first one located in Gardena and he quoted me $150 and he was available to work on it now. I put my new catalytic converter in my car and left to Pro Muffler in Gardena. It took around 30-minutes for the guy to complete the work. I checked the work after I got home and the welds are phenomenal. Super quality work! So if Freddy was going to charge me $240 for a 30-minute job, then his labor rate is $480/hr. If I'm not earning $480 an hour at work, I'm certainly not going to pay him that outrageous rate!!! You may price gouge other people, but you're not getting me! read more

Super friendly owner/ establishment! Fredy was very helpful and communicative throughout my service and got the service done quicker than anticipated! I have not had any issues with the part that was replaced and he gave me the proper documentation to ensure I have what I need during a smog check! I would highly recommend this place!! read more

Freddys installed my exhaust on my truck. Couldn't be happier. Honest and reliable - would recommend !

Updating my review, as Fredy fixed the exhaust hanger on my 2006 BMW 325i e90. He was able to identify the broken bracket, come up with an alternate solution, and now my exhaust is fully supported. read more

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Freddy is the best! My Miata needed a new catalytic converter and my mechanic referred me to Freddy. He was able to install it in no time. Very fast, honest, reliable service. TY. read more

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Freddy's Muffler and brakes and Freddy are the best! Honest, reliable, and great at what he does. He took the time to explain everything, gave fair pricing, and was quick to get my car running! Highly recommend! read more

Founds Fredy's shop to help me with my Genesis G70. Met Fredy and he's really friendly, even helped me confirm that I had the correct parts that fit my car. He even allowed me to deliver my exhaust parts to his shop so that I wouldn't have to carry it around. Overall, excellent service and super quick with the process. Thanks Fredy! read more

Fast and friendly service! Needed a catalytic converter for my Corolla after it was stolen and Fredy was able to get the parts within a day and do the work within a few hours. Great experience read more

Great business. I would recommend to anyone looking for an exhaust upgrade. A+ work. Fast and efficient

Freddy is the best! He installed my exhaust in no time and gave me tips about my car. Highly recommended!

Wanted a better exhaust sound for my 2021 Trail Boss. Fredy was awesome, hooked me up in a few hours and sounds amazing. Support your local businesses! read more

Fredy's Muffler & Brakes - Rough Country exhaust on 2021 Trail boss - Auto Repair Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I found Fredy's here on Yelp. All I can say is I received EXCELLENT service and value. Fredy is very friendly, patient, and kind. I drove in and he immediately tended to my classic car. Fredy took the time to explain and help me decide between a standard, glass pack, and the available MagnaFlow muffler. I walked in undecided and in under an hour walked out with a freshly installed MagnaFlow muffler and sparkling new chrome exhaust tip. If you're in need of a muffler for your classic car or otherwise, you cannot go wrong by allowing Fredy to take good care of you. Thanks again Fredy!! read more

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Good spot for mufflers and they Quik Was referred by my family member good quality work on Denali truck read more

Fredy is a fantastic mechanic, but not only that, he's also a very warm and friendly person. Very quick to communicate and answer any questions you have. He had my car in the shop and out in less than three hours, and now I have a beautiful sounding muffler and pristine looking exhaust tip on my car! It was worth every penny, priced fairly! I will definitely be coming back for any more impulsive needs. read more

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Fredy is great. He showed me the exact problem where the previous muffler shop had installed the muffler incorrectly causing it to rattle when it hit the frame each time I went over a bump. He took care of it the same day at a very reasonable price. Don't bother looking anywhere else read more

Fredy is the reason why you should shop local as often as you can. My son's catalytic converter was stolen off his '99 Tacoma and our neighbors recommended Fredy as the man to go to. Not only did Fredy have the part on hand, but he had the Tacoma on the road by the next day, and at a fair price. Fredy himself is a friendly guy with a ready smile. He also just happens to be a great and honest mechanic. Shop local! read more

Stopped by Fredy's talked about the type of muffler I was looking for for my Jeep. Since 4wheel and still use as my daily driver I needed something tucked out of the way from the rocks but didn't have that drone sound of a modified muffler on the highway. Fredy took care of business and had me back out on the road. A true master of his trade. read more

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Don't waste your time going anywhere else. Fredy is the best! Top of line customer service, time efficient and quality work. Best the South Bay has to offer. read more

Wow! The welds were beautiful. I had my exhaust done at Fredy's Mufflers and they did a great job. I was refereed by a friend and boy Mitch was right. They did a great job in my 1953 Chevy truck. I will post some pictures. read more

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I like Fredy. He is knowledgeable and provides honest pricing. My muffler was roaring so loud that my neighbors a level above the parking lot could hear me. He fixed it quickly for an affordable rate. read more

Very good experience with this shop. Fredy is an expert in all things related to mufflers and catalytic converters. We had our catalytic converter stolen, and he helped us locate, install, and protect a new one. Several other shops referred us to him, and we can now see why. Highly recommended. read more

Great experience with Fredy's. He got our Prius catalytic converter cover part in 1 day and installed same-day. Highly recommend!

My exhaust pipe had split and became super loud! I was in the area after dropping someone off at the airport so i stopped by. There were a few cars already being serviced, but considering I was in the area from an hour away, they took my car first and had me back on the road in 30mins. 5 Stars :) read more

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I went to Fredy's Muffler Shop to fix my car and he did a great job. He is reliable, a fast worker and the welds were beautiful. The shop is clean and overall, the prices were affordable. read more

"Uncle " Fredy is a very pleasant and jovial MUFFLER/PIPE Specialist. I was referred to him by another shop and hurrying to his shop for an urgent exhaust repair I was expecting his whole crew waiting for me. Was I surprised to find out he does all the job HIMSELF! You cannot beat that LEVEL of Personalized service. I asked him why no regular crew like most common shops? he said to assure customers like me that he put his stamp on quality and consistency on each work done personally. One tip though is you have to show him the actual work to be done so he can hook you up, I agree it's hard to simply provide estimates over the phone and get misquoted right? The shop is super clean, and very well organized and there's a very good professional aura about the shop. THANK YOU UNCLE FREDY! You have our vote of confidence for your quality work and you've just found another loyal customer. well done Sir! " read more

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Excellent guy. Did a great job with my mufflers. Will call you first and explain to you what he needs to be doing to your car before starting the job which i respect by the way. Cool guy. Forgot his name but his the only one there most of the time to assist you. Reasonable pricing. Thanks for a job well done. Highly recommended shop based from experience. read more

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We had a catalytic converter replaced on a Honda Accord over a year ago. Honda oem converters were backordered, so he installed an approved aftermarket part. Fast forward to the most recent smog check which failed due to aftermarket converter. For the converter to pass smog, you are required to see a "state referee" for approval. It requires an invoice from the installation shop. The original invoice was lost/misplaced. I went back to Fredy's to just obtain a copy of the invoice and was told that was not possible. He said he did not have a computer and did not keep invoice records. After having his assistant charge at me and yell obscenities for questioning the policy of no invoices, I left with no invoice! AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Fredy is a true professional who knows his craft. He deserves a perfect score. Thank you again Sir.

Fredy, is honest, kind & reliable. He also pointed me in right direction for other shops...tire's, tranny's, etc. read more

Honest and quick. I stopped by after another shop said they dont have capacity to due my repair (an attempted cutting off of the catalytic convertor) Freddy worked in in and returned it with a few hours. Fredy is a nice guy with a nice shop. read more

My catalytic converter was stolen off my Honda Accord. Fredy's Mufflers and Brakes was referred and what a great referral it was!! Fredy was the only shop to help me and actually had a replacement part! The car was fixed one day later and the work is top notch!!! Plus the price was fantastic!!! Fredy's customer service is excellent and very friendly!!! I couldn't recommend him more!!! read more

Great Customer Service...:Fredy Delivered Premier Quick Service To My Vehicle... Just Outstanding...Coming Back To Finish Up My Vehicle With The Exhaust Tips Once they are supplied!!! Thank You Fredy read more

Fredy's Muffler & Brakes - Getting That FlowMaster Installed - Auto Repair Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Great service. Fredy runs an excellent shop. He worked on my car with no appointment and gave me a fair and honest price. Major plus ... he didn't try to up-sell me on anything. I'll definitely bring my vehicles to Fredy's shop again in the future. I'm an extremely satisfied customer! So happy to finally find an honest mechanic. read more