Cottage Muffler & Brakes

Had them check an exhaust rattle. Was told manifold heat shield, would be 1k to fix bit bent it out of the way so it would stop. Charged $20. As soon as I got in car to leave it sounded the same, so the heat shield got bent for nothing apparently. Put it back in park and went back in. On the lift again. This time the catalytic converter is bad. Quoted $1600. Denied repairs. Took to east market muffler for another diagnosis. They told me the pipe after converter is a double wall pipe and a weld had separated. He torched a hole in the pipe and welded it up. Noise gone, issue fixed. Charged me $10 to fix it. Glad I didn't waste $1590 for nothing. I paid double for a misdiagnosis than what the actual repair cost......get multiple diags people.

Dec 27, 2023 · Jeff

The service was great and well within my budget. I had my breaks done and the gentlemen that were working were very friendly and explained everything to me. They even showed me the underside of my car so I would understand what needed to be fixed. Will continue going here for all my auto repairs. Absolutely great service.

Jun 29, 2021 · Mary Graham

When I first started going to this auto shop it was great. He had great prices and things were getting done on my car but after awhile I noticed that they would look over what needed to be fixed. I've spent too much money here on getting my wheels done and they still missed things and I don't know if that was a ploy just to get me back in the shop or if they really missed it but I shouldn't have to go to a tire shop just for them to tell me something was wrong. I am currently at another shop getting something fixed that cottage looked at, said that it wasn't that bad, and my new shop told me right away what I needed fixed. I don't see how the mechanics and owner missed it when it's right in front of their faces. This has happened twice and the second time was the last time. Another thing that happened was the owner told me one price for a sensor and once he actually got the pricing he didn't tell me until it was time to pay and when I said something to him about it he says "it was only about a nickel." Excuse me but $35 is far from $67. It's not that far but it's the principle. I had a great time going there in the beginning but I won't be going anymore. I'm not a mechanic so I don't know what needs done. I trust you to look at my car take care of it. Like I said I spent too much money here just for things on my car to be overlooked to get me back in the shop. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Nov 04, 2017 · Sam Whit

The folks that work here are great.

Nov 28, 2024 · Jerry Michael

Took my father's Saturn in there to get an estimate. It was a fair assessment and I had the repair done. Honesty is important when it comes to auto repair. This is a place you can trust to have the work done right and for a reasonable price.

Aug 20, 2021 · Ken Boyer (Kendog)

I went in to have a brake inspection and possible repair because I was told by Midas that my brakes needed an inspection. The mechanics at cottage muffler and brakes looked at my brakes and told me they look brand new!! They didn’t charge me a penny! Their honest and timely work is much appreciated. I will be back.

Mar 28, 2025 · Isabella Lamanna

I’d give them a 10/10 thank you much for the kindness, hard work and efficient service. My cars will always be taken care of! Highly recommend 👍🏽

Apr 15, 2025 · Danielle Irvine