Master Muffler &amp; Brakes

(181 reviews)

I really hate to give ABA only one star but it took 3 hours and 15 minutes for an easy service and…read moretire rotations. It was only $63.25 that took too long. Previous visits have taken no more than an hour, as that is why I sat in the waiting area. It appears they are losing too many people. I was told that a tech quit on Friday and Hannah left a couple of weeks ago without any notice as her husband/boyfriend moved to Arizona. Previously they lost Meridian who seemed to be the glue that kept things righted. I will start to look for a new auto repair.

Thank you ABA! Your shop went out of its way to complete my son's truck today and we thank you…read more ABA provides great service and prices are reasonable. Would recommend.

G & D Automotive

(15 reviews)

Outstanding technical service. Alex is great at diagnosing and repairing diesel problems. I tried…read morethe dealer and other shops who would cover over issues only to return a few weeks later and lots of $$ spent. I brought my 2012 Passat TDI in and Alex found the issue replaced the part and got us back on the road all for less than the dealer charged us for a temporary fix. So it is with great joy to announce that it just passed DEQ this morning, and I am singing their praises. Thanks Austin and Alex, a job well done, Bravo Zulu (Navy term for job well done)!!!

Honest Crew - stand behind their work and don't upsell you on unwanted or unneeded issues.read more

Straight Line Auto & Diesel

3.8

(4 reviews)

Got my car towed here about two weeks ago after calling around to some shops to fix my broken…read moretransfer case. The customer service was amazing as soon as I walked in the door. I got a price I was happy with and had it fixed there. I got it back in two days which was sweet for a big repair. I 100% recommend this place for any future endeavors.

This was by far the worst experience I've ever had with a repair shop. I was told the service would…read morebe free, but when I went to pick up my car, I was suddenly told I owed $400 because they had removed parts that had nothing to do with the issue I originally brought the car in for. At no point did they ask for my approval or even inform me that they planned to do this work. I felt completely disrespected and taken advantage of, especially because I do not speak English fluently. Their lack of communication and transparency was unacceptable, and I would not recommend this shop to anyone.

The Car Doctor Shop

4.3

(11 reviews)

great business that specializes in tough repairs - rob is a master mechanic .. he's also very…read moreethical

I've been happy with the service received. Car Doctor Rob has always come across as a…read moreknowledgeable, reasonable, ethical mechanic to whom I've been willing to refer friends & family.

Armstrong Mobile Mechanic

(8 reviews)

Very good communication and was honest and explained everything to me thoroughly. Unfortunately it…read morewas bad news but he was wonderful and worked quickly and efficiently. Would definitely go to Ryan again. Even gave me a discount since the interaction was so short.

Ryan was the best. He helped me out with my truck. Great service & he took the time to show why we…read morewere replacing certain parts. Definitely recommend.

Total Upgrade Automotive

4.1

(38 reviews)

I recently had to replace both my headlights on my 2002 Ford Mustang…read more After I was done, I noticed that they weren't focused in the proper direction so one day at work I decided to take the car to Total upgrade (across the street from my place of employment, O'Reilly Auto Parts). Chris said he would do it for me and he would drop the car off in the O'Reilly parking lot after he was done (which is exactly what he did). I walked over to him and asked him how much I owed & he said nothing! NADA, Zilch! Wow, he did the work (headlight alignment) for free!

Worst experience I've had in my entire life. We found this mechanic, based off good reviews and one…read moreof the lower prices we were quoted we thought it was a slam dunk. Came in for a new transmission, broken AC and a leaking tire. Was told it would be a week, which sounds good as that was every time line we were told from other places we called. A week goes by and the parts still weren't in, again I mean that's just shipping and it happens, can't really blame the shop. After a week and a half they install the new transmission, but said there was something wrong so they kept working on it. Another week goes by and they say they need to order ANOTHER trans. At this point we are very frustrated as we needed this vehicle back 3 weeks ago. But I mean who knows what is really going on so we just hang tight. Finally, a MONTH later, we get a text that the trans was replaced and good to go but they didn't have time to fully fix the ac. Didn't have time? You had it for a month and decided until the last day to look at the AC. They replaced the blower motor but said they would have to take the whole thing out and didn't have time for it, so it was ultimately a temporary fix for a full charge. After asking for a price break down he gave us $150 off. Woopie after a $7,500 ordeal that didn't feel sufficient. They then charged our card for the second half of our bill after we explicitly said "we do not authorize this charge" and we also don't remember saying they could save the card on file..... if that wasn't all enough to make us never come back we then find out the tire was never fixed after it went flat on the road a few days later. To which the guy says "looks like I forgot" !!! Now the AC stopped working because again it was never actually fixed in the first place. Truly unacceptable from start to finish. They clearly do not care about doing a good job and just want your money. He asked us multiple times to pay the remaining balance before we even picked up the vehicle or had any work done. Avoid at all costs.

One Time Auto Repair

(42 reviews)

I've had such a great experience working with him! He has done multiple pre-purchase inspections…read morefor my family, and every time he has been honest, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. He always takes the time to make sure we understand what he's finding and does everything he can to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and reliable mechanic! - I drive over 40 minutes to get to him and only him!

Was able to get same day appointment for an oil change. The team there is awesome. Ameer was super…read morehelpful. Great value and extremely fair price. They didn't try to up sell me on anything other than oil change. They did check fluids and topped off my power steering. I feel like I've been able to break the chains of jiffy lube lol and now have a reliable and trustworthy shop to go to for my and my wife's cars for all future needs. If you are anywhere near the Hillsboro area I would say to bring your car here for big or small needs.

Middleton Motors

(54 reviews)

My alternator conked out on a Sunday afternoon, and AAA recommended this shop in the area. I have…read morerecently moved to the area and have not found a shop yet, so I hoped this would be a good experience and I could start using Middleton. The after hours drop off and pick up is seamless and really easy, which I appreciated. They charged $300 to diagnose, which seemed high, but I didn't want to tow my car to another shop, so I accepted that. They got my car back to me five days later, and the alternator worked great but a dash light had come on for a bulb which was not burned out. I replaced the bulb but the light persisted. I asked the shop about looking at it, and I was advised well, we'll run some tests, which sounded to me like another $300 diagnosis. So, the alternator repair was good, but now I have a permanent dash light on until I can find a shop to take it to. All in all, I'd say they are an OK shop.

Great communication. I went there to fix a loose bolt in my steering rack, I have a relatively…read moreolder car and they treated her with care and love :) Not the cheapest shop in the area, but you're getting significantly better quality service! (My total also came out to nearly $200 less than they quoted me for, so I'm not complaining). Would go again!

Midas

4.8

(64 reviews)

Just had my 6 month oil change at Midas Hillsboro. Punctual, fair price and they don't try to sell…read moreyou something you don't need.

If you want an honest up front place to bring your car in for any service.. look no further! Erick…read moreand his son Carter run the day to day operations. I have never been to a place where they don't upsell or try and push getting something done that you don't need on your car. It is alway for the customer first and exactly what work needs to be done for your car. They will alway try to find a plan that works best for you. I will always trust them with any car needs.

Eric Heaton Automotive

4.4

(58 reviews)

Eric has been my go-to mechanic for years now, and i've always recommended him to others. I still…read morego to him even though i live in Vancouver now. But unfortunately, this repair experience has convinced me I should never go to him again, and i will be recommending that others stay clear as well. I had a Kia Niro that needed an engine replacement. The Kia dealership gave me a quote, but i decided to ask Eric for a quote as well because i trusted him more to do the job. I paid him $7500 for the job and towed him the car. He asked me to pay in advance because he was having trouble paying his taxes. The job took several months, during which Eric didn't give any updates on the repair and wouldn't respond to any of my communication. When he finally responded after many attempts to get in touch, he told me there was a problem with the battery and only Kia could service it, so we got it towed back to Kia. He also gave excuses for why it took so long to repair, saying he had to close his shop because some of the workers got covid. I came out and used my own AAA service to tow the car to the kia dealership. Kia looked at it and found that there was no problem with the battery, but the problem was the engine was installed incorrectly. I was playing middle man calling the kia dealership, then Eric, back and forth, and eventually gave Eric the dealership's number and he said he would work with them to figure out what was wrong with the car. I heard nothing back from Eric for months. Eventually, Kia called me and said they were impounding my car. I dropped everything and got it towed back to Eric immediately. Still nothing. I went to his shop a few days later with an invoice for him to pay for the tow, which he partially paid with cash. No apology, anything. He just wanted me out of there. He told me it would take a week or so and he wouldn't charge me. Another month went by, i heard nothing from him at all. I showed up at his shop and asked for an update on my car. He said some of his workers were on vacation, and another was in a motorcycle accident. The repair hadn't been started on. He said it would take another 3-4 days. He also offered me a loaner car, which he never delivered on. Over the next weeks i reached out multiple times, only for him to ignore all of my communication. As of today, it appears no repairs have begun. This entire process has so far taken over 6 months. Multiple people have advised me to sue, maybe i still should i guess- but that's not really in my character. There have been no apologies at any point, and it has been near impossible for me to figure out what's even going on without driving almost an hour to his shop, borrowing my wife's car when she's not using it. Eric is a nice guy, and a good mechanic. But over the last six months he has made it abundantly clear that i was his very last priority, and he didn't care at all about the substandard work, numerous delays, or the ordeals i went through as a customer. I feel very disrespected by a man that i trusted and respected for many years.

Heaton Automotive has been where I would go for repairs for years, no problem. Professional and…read morecost effective, I would recommend this business to anyone looking for a no-swindle type auto repair shop. I have never had any problems. Having said that, my last visit will be, well, my last visit. Not only did the mechanic that looked at my van misdiagnose it and seemed more interested in appearing "cool", he wasn't wearing a mask. I am a diabetic and my wife has had pneumonia a couple of times over the years, so we have to be especially careful these days. When I informed Mr. Heaton by text about this, I received no answers at all. After waiting a week, I texted him again. He answered, then when I brought up the mask issue, I was again ignored. I saved the texts. Bottom line: If you are into anti-masking, (-and I assume Trump support), and other reprehensibly dangerous practices, continue to go to Heaton Automotive. There are plenty of Oregonians who agree with this stance, so I'm sure his business will thrive, regardless. In the meantime, I'm going to Clay's Auto. At least they care enough about their customers to take the proper precautions. I have to say, ghosting people on text who are trying to stay healthy is beyond immature. At least stand up for your ridiculous beliefs.

JD'S Towing

(4 reviews)

I have needed a tow for my mother's car several times over the past 18 months and arranged it via…read moremy AAA membership. Each time JD's has been the designated tow company and each time they have been 100% on all tasks; being in direct contact with ETA & arriving on or within that designated window, pleasant, friendly, clean, and very efficient staff! I highly recommend ‼‼‼

After waiting over three hours in the cold and rain for another tow truck that never showed, we…read morecalled JD's Towing on a whim -- and I'm so glad we did! Jordan answered right away and arrived promptly, even though it was his day off. He got us safely to the shop, made sure we were taken care of, and even followed up afterward to see how things were going. In a stressful situation, he turned everything around with genuine care and professionalism. If you ever need a tow, this is the person to call -- reliable, compassionate, and truly goes the extra mile.

Mobile Joe RV Collision

(16 reviews)

Five+ Stars for the work on our 1992 Ford Falcon 190. Removed plastic bubble windows from front of…read morehigh roof, repainted, repaired fiberglass and gelcoat, and repainted and re-stripped high roof. Absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic work. Good communication. Timely turnaround. Price absolutely worth the quality provided. We recommend without hesitation.

The guys doing the actual labor do not seem to know what they are doing. Common sense doesn't seem…read moreto their strong point. Obvious things that aren't right they just let slide. Had to go back 3 times to get a quality finished product. I still think someone could have done better for the $20k plus they got for the job. They also had my RV for 4 months!!! I'd look around for another paint shop but finding one that does RV's is hard. Don't recommend any shop that I have to return to for obvious mistakes that shouldn't have been let out of the shop!

Bridgetown Window & Door

(105 reviews)

Last year, I called up Bridgetown to get a quote to replace some of my windows. Frank came out to…read moreassess and develop a quote. Realizing I wanted to replace all the windows and patio doors, I delayed a year and contacted Frank when I was ready. First of all, Frank is a joy to work with. He was always communicative, prompt and friendly. He offered for us to come out to the showroom and see the windows and doors in person. I went with the Milgard Trinsic Windows and Doors. Second, the install team was excellent. Every day, they arrived on time and hit the ground running. Having a number of contractors for projects over the past 5 years, this team has been the best. I moved out of the house during the project, but I stopped by daily and everything was always cleaned up and in order. Third, I really appreciated the effort and thoroughness on the last day of cleaning the exterior and especially the interior of the house. The team takes great pride in their work and you can tell that is 100% employee owned. If I had to say there was a down side, its you may be in for a wait when placing your order because their work is in high demand (the first year quote, I would have had to wait 4-5 months). Finally, the windows and doors are beautiful. What a difference this made in regards to temperature, sound, and clarity. Not to mention, the ease at using the doors and the contemporary narrow frame modernized our home. We could not be happier.

I had 3 windows replaced. Installation took one day and I thought it was quick. There was minimal…read moredisruption in the house, and the window areas were tented off to restrict any mess to those areas. The installers answered my questions and explained everything. One of them was damaged(I wouldn't have noticed). They installed it, ordered another window, and replaced the damaged one when the new one arrived at no charge to me. I love the windows. They are energy efficient and let in so much light!

Mobile RV Service & Custom Fabrication

(7 reviews)

Came on time. Fixed the issue. But more importantly, taught us how to fix it in our own next time…read more And fairly priced! Thank you !

Amazing service an knowledgeable in every way. Great to do business with ! Would recommend over and…read moreover again

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

4 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Justin R.

0

1

0

1 year ago

Huge shout out to Wade and his team at Master Muffler. They are true professionals! I called to inquire on an exhaust for my 2019 Tundra. Wade was very knowledgeable about the products he provides and gave me a good idea of my options and the price. I decided to go in the next day! Walked in and spoke with Wade where he was able to check out my truck and allowed me to provide my input for the exhaust tip location. Pretty much got a custom exhaust thanks to their flexibility. If you are looking for exhaust look no further! These are your guys, straight forward stand up business. Thank you again Wade! read more

Alicia B.

7

46

4

9 years ago

This is literally the most honest muffler shop I have ever used! They fixed a hanger on the muffler of my car and immediately the rattling sound went away they charged me $75.00 for the labor and it was done! I haven't been to many mechanic shops with integrity. This place is definitely the most honest mechanic shop I have been too. read more

Shea H.

133

8

0

4 years ago

Fat guy is lazy as f***. Skinny guy is a grumpy old man. Don't care about repeat business at all. Open from 8-5 but will only work until 430 and then tell you they are closed because they had a really busy day. read more

DC Smith E.

0

47

0

8 years ago

wade the mngr, A plus =5 stars,thank u

Master Muffler & Brakes - autorepair - Updated August 2026

People who viewed Master Muffler & Brakes also viewed

Exhaust Specialties & Brakes

4.1

(35 reviews)

Very flexible and immediate service. Do not take appointments. Very comparatively affordable…read more Worthy of your business - fast, efficient as long as you can get there early Highly recommend

I would recommend this place for sure! They replaced my muffler and resonator in less than an hour…read moreand the owner is really nice!

A1 Muffler

4.6

(105 reviews)

Great service, good prices. Had a performance muffler and tip installed. Took about 30 minutes…read morewith an appointment. Good knowledge of exhaust systems for all types of cars.

Great quality work. Drove in with a broken flex pipe and drove out less than an hour later with a…read morenew one. Weld quality was top notch. Spent the hour talking with the office manager who was both friendly and interesting.

Sherwood Exhaust

4.4

(14 reviews)

Service and price were great! Called and booked appointment for next day, only took 2 hours. Would…read morehighly recommend!

Brought my 1990 Ranger in for a decent enough sounding exhaust for my asthmatic V6, let me tell you…read morethey blew it out of the park, it's been about two years since I had them do the work and it's still holding strong and sounding good. Brought multiple other vehicles of mine to them and highly recommend! Thanks ya'll!

Exhaust Specialties & Brakes

3.9

(23 reviews)

Took in my LT1 to get flowmaster installed on it. The price was a bit high- but the execution…read morecould've made it worth it. Unfortunately, he didn't do so great on this point. The tips/turn downs are obviously pointed in different directions. One is 45 degrees to the ground, the other is more like 60 degrees. If you just need something put on your car, he seems like a nice enough guy to do it. But if you're a car enthusiast and you're looking for top quality work- I'd look elsewhere. You could probably even get it cheaper. I'll definitely have to get this redone at a later point in time.

Great shop amazing work. Excellent customer service. Dave did an amazing job on installing new…read moreexhaust piping for my 94 civic del sol. Fair pricing. Would highly recommend this shop

G & D Automotive

(15 reviews)

Outstanding technical service. Alex is great at diagnosing and repairing diesel problems. I tried…read morethe dealer and other shops who would cover over issues only to return a few weeks later and lots of $$ spent. I brought my 2012 Passat TDI in and Alex found the issue replaced the part and got us back on the road all for less than the dealer charged us for a temporary fix. So it is with great joy to announce that it just passed DEQ this morning, and I am singing their praises. Thanks Austin and Alex, a job well done, Bravo Zulu (Navy term for job well done)!!!

Honest Crew - stand behind their work and don't upsell you on unwanted or unneeded issues.read more

Cedar Mill Auto Repair

4.2

(6 reviews)

Best oil change and Dorman installation around on top of that they have some very honest mechanics…read morewhich is incredibly rare anymore so I elected to have a Dorman unit installed on my gladiator because I thought I might be in an early stage of a leak. I had some pooling in the valley, and frankly, I'm not a weekend warrior DIY guy. I worked apartment maintenance before becoming disabled, and people often do more damage than help working on things they have no business working on. I saw it in apartments--people hanging TVs without proper fasteners and not even having at least one side in a stud. I am not certified and don't want to risk my truck installing a fairly complicated part that can literally tank my engine. The thing is, there was no leak, and the mechanic really went looking for it. He called me up, said there was no leak, and even asked if I wanted to proceed--which I did. My truck drives better than ever. The work was very fairly priced and incredibly well done. What I saw was the remnants of people doing subpar oil changes and not cleaning up after themselves. I can't recommend this place enough for their services--11/10. It's been about 6 months, and I've driven the truck quite a bit since then, moving from Portland to Salem--11 trips totaling 600 miles. I got 19 mpg and get 17 in the city, which is as good as I can hope for.

As always, they take great care of me Steven over at the car wash totally hook me up. I had to go…read moreto Seattle so the guys and gals check my fluids. and topped me off even though I had 1000 miles before my next oil change was due. As always, thanks for keeping all four of our family's vehicles running smooth!

J&S Automotive

(113 reviews)

I have a 2007 Honda Accord EXL, and have always taken it to the Honda Dealers for Service. The last…read moretime I was less than pleased, and so this time I researched and found J & S Automotive. They did an oil change, changed all the filters, changed the windshield wipers, and did everything for the price they said, and within the time they said. I'm very pleased with their service and the waiting room at their property. Not only do I prefer going to a locally owned business, but it was much closer to me than the Honda dealership. I highly recommend J & S Automotive for any services you might need for your car.

Excellent service, near-miraculous in replacing the input manifold gasket in my 1993 Aerostar!…read more Quite expensive, but they are the best I've found.

Middleton Motors