Rick's Muffler & Exhaust Shop
4.7 (214)
1105 Hickory Grove Rd #9421, Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 822-1209
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Jack
3 months ago
Got there at 8:15 and was first in line, rick got a dual exhuast with a flowmaster muffler put in by himself in about 2 hours, sounds great and welds also look good, would highly recommend getting work done here. Come early, as it is first come, first serve.
Brian Noname
2 months ago
I posted in great detail the reason for my 1 star review. Apparently Rick had the comment removed due to my 100% facts and honest review. Rick is very unreliable. He opens when he wants. I was left for nearly 3 hours waiting for him to open which he never did. He replied to my review with some sorry excuse. I am guessing now when customers post our honest feedback good or bad onto Google the business owners can have them removed if they don't agree with what was said.
Malik Mcelhaney
2 months ago
Best place for mufflers to be done/replaced. First come serve. No appointments.He did my 1990 Mustang, and I m definitely happy with his work!
Ashleyy Amaro
6 months ago
Staff is very friendly ! We were told it's first come first serve, arrived at 7:45am until someone came at 8am. they offered us to drop off the car or wait, we dropped off the car and expected a call for the quote before servicing. 1 hour later my car was ready and the quote was VERY reasonable. I was so impressed! Will definitely recommend Ricks to family & friends! They are cash only so be prepared for that.
Tracey Wright
5 months ago
Have issues? Take it to Rick. He's the BEST!!! Need tires? Ask for Robert. He's Great!!!
Frank Jones
a year ago
Great work very pleased with Rick and his expertise. Robert his tire guy also went out of his way helping me with tires and wheels! Great shop! Better be first in line when they open place gets busy quick!
Duncan Clemmer
7 months ago
Opens at 8:30 but owners doesn t like to show up until 10. Wouldn t recommend going here. Very unprofessional (edit:) this has nothing to do with my cats lol. Im talking about the trashed office and the owners being an hour and a half late. Have a good day
Emmett Donelson
10 months ago
Got a mid muffler delete done on my 5.7 Hemi Dodge Magnum. Sounded insane, and it was done really fast. Welds were really good too. Edit: Went back again and got teu duals done on my 3.6 the price was great and the work was even better. Rick is a great guy and I highly recommend his shop and will take any future vehicles I own here.
Julian Londeree
a year ago
Expect to wait once you get there, it is first come first serve. Rick and his people are great. I wanted dynomax mini race bullets with a rear resonator delete and 4 inch tips installed on my 2008 Chrysler 300c 5.7l. Rick did a fantastic job and it sounds exactly how I wanted.
Hunter Caton
a year ago
Went in one day and did not have a ton of time to wait around, was informed it was first come first serve. I came back the next day 5 minutes before they opened and waited for an hour and the owner never showed up, had 5 cars waiting to have work done. Take your business somewhere that actually wants it and can show up to their own shop on time.
Brittany Mayo
a year ago
Welded my muffler back on my yukon within 30 mins. My muffler was on tight tight. Very affordable as well. He called to confirm my service that i needed and call me back 30 mins later and told me it was ready.Really nice gentlemans who service their customers here. I will be back if I have any other troubles.
V. Hofler
7 months ago
We met Rick and got in quickly, with excellent pricing for a catalytic converter for a 2012 Tundra.
Kevin Lyle
a year ago
Rick installed a new exhaust on my Mercedes and it looks and sounds great! Very professional job! Would recommend his shop to anyone needing exhaust work!
Darrell Bordner
a year ago
Rick dose great work @ great pricing. Might have to drop off your car or wait awhile but well worth the wait to get it done right. First come first serve and they start lining up early too.
Yessirski
3 months ago
Good honest work would come back if i had another car
Michael Hooper
3 years ago
Rick is one of the best welders around. Very fair prices and always does great work. He doesn't turn his head down on other jobs that others won't do. He did some great welding on my trailer many times and still takes his time to make sure it's done right. Thanks Rick
ernie shepherd
2 years ago
Rick will save you money but it's not a typical shop. It is one man helping people. You need to be willing to wait and work with him. I had two catalytic converters replaced for $700. Worth the wait.
Andy Love
7 months ago
Quick, great work, can tell Rick is a perfectionist. Very fair pricing.
Wally Anderson
3 years ago
Rick does great work at a fair price. I would highly recommend him to my friends. He made me a custom catback that sounds amazing, for way less than a bolt on pre-made one, and it took him less than an hour. Thanks Rick!
William H
3 years ago
Rick and Robert are very professional and very friendly. Rick offered a quote over the phone and stuck to it when I arrived. Further, when he inspected my truck and discussed with me what I wanted done, he offered a better price and completed the work in great time.
Keith Hyde
4 years ago
I chose them due to their great reviews. Rick replaced my muffler and tailpipe & a stainless steel tip. He got me in and out in less than an hour on Friday. Great job, nice guy! This is where I ll go next time.
chad Jones
3 years ago
In March (2020) I took my Chevy to Rick for replacement of a leaking flex pipe. Service was great and Rick takes the time to listen and explain the details.When he finished replacing the flex pipe, he informed me he that I had another problem. I followed him into the bay where my car was still up on the lift, running. He shined his flashlight up at the rear of the engine to show me that my exhaust manifold had a large crack running though it leaking exhaust.Back in his office he determined the cost of repair, and explained to me the part cost, estimated hours to repair and the labor cost based on the time. He was very transparent and clear about everything...at no time did I feel information was being withheld or that the repair was beyond his capability.In the end, I dropped my car off and it was repaired within the time quoted and I am very satisfied with his work and service. It's great to have these independent specialty shops still around. I will definitely take my vehicle(s) back to Rick when needing any exhaust work.Btw, the crack in the manifold ran completely through the part and it was in two separate pieces (held together only by the bolts when mounted to the engine).
Tyler Cox
8 years ago
Rick has done several jobs for me and my dealer. He has incredibly low prices and is very fair, knowledgeable, and speedy with the work I have taken him. Highly recommend for repairs and custom exhaust systems.
Bryan Park
4 years ago
Took in my 2015 Challenger SRT 392 here to get the mid mufflers deleted. Rick did an amazing job, and was quick with it, he knows what he s doing. Welding is great! Super affordable pricing, honest, and the shop gives you that local vibe, which I love! No BS, great business! Will be back!
Roy Fritts
4 years ago
Came down in with my Subaru Forester XT and an exhaust I purchased second hand that was supposed to be right for my car and it wasn't. :( Rick himself fabricated it to work good clean cuts, perfect welds, at an extremely affordable price. Come see Rick and get the help you need for exhaust work, great guy will do business with again
Kevin Vincent
2 years ago
Rick did a great job on my 2012 Challenger, he removed my mid-mufflers and welded in a pair of Dynomax Mini Race Bullets. Thinking of having the rear resonators replaced, will definitely be back to have Rick do some more work for me. The only drawback is no appts, first come first serve. But after calling around to half a dozen other exhaust shops (many were answered by young people who didn't know what i was talking about) and one muffler shop telling me i was a fool to look for help or answers on the internet, i am more than happy to get there early and wait in order to have the work done right, by someone who knows what they're doing. Rick did exactly what i wanted, at a great price and did a great job. Even took the time to make sure my chrome tailpipes were lined up and level before welding it all back together.Service: Exhaust
Jeni
4 years ago
Bought tires from Robert. He was fast and got my new tires in the next morning and I was very satisfied. Price was great. He had my tires changed and I was home within an hour.
Renee Hughes
a year ago
One of the nicest most helpful person l have ever met! FYI only accepts cash...well worth his expertise and assistance in about any issue you may have.. GREAT experience twice now
Rodney Eppes
8 years ago
I explained to Rick, what I wanted & how, on my old Jeep. He did a complete Custom, exhaust job, from engine to tailpipe. It was not the factory way, all custom formed & fitted. The work & Price, was Excellent! I've had previous work done by Midas, & Minikie. Rick's is Superior!
Donovan Bell
6 years ago
Great work at an affordable price. I've had two vehicles done here and I couldn't be happier with the service I've received. I highly recommend Rick's to anyone needing exhaust work.