My maxima has been steadily making more exhaust-type noise over the past week, like there's a big hole in it. Does anyone know of a decent automotive chain store that I can take my maxima to have my exhaust inspected and repaired? I'm in Binghamton, NY so I am wary of going to a smaller, lesser-known shop. I've seen a Sears Automotive and a Meineke here so far. Any suggestions?

 

meineke is usually pretty decent.. i know im not in NY, but here (RI) when i had a hole in my exhaust they threw it up on the lift, and did the whole thing in front of me, quickly, and for a fair price to fix it.

 

I actually did stop by Meineke and they quoted me about $412 to replace the B-pipe & muffler. I liked the way they interacted, but because they don't install parts they don't own I decided to go to Monro who said they would install my Budget B-pipe and a cheap OEM muffler replacement i got off ebay. Thanks for your input!

 

hrm.. i guess all the meineke's are different. my local one installed the muffler i had, for cheap, and said theyd be glad to install anything else i had.. well good job lookin around i guess

 

BTW how much did they charge for labor? I want to get a general idea so that I don't get ripped off!

 

charged me 100 for all, to replace muffler ( i already had another one) and weld a section of piping where the flange was busted (had a big hole in it)