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United Muffler & Brake
3015 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605, United States
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United Muffler & Brake
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Ka
Review №1

These people totally saved me. I was traveling from Oregon to Wyoming to go elk hunting when my truck began to fail me. They squeezed me in despite having a full schedule, loaned me a vehicle, and helped me find lodging. When the parts I needed were not available, they came up with a stop gap fix to get me back on the road. After hunting for two weeks I came back and they fixed me up completely. Nicest people and did a great job. Thanks!! Dan S

De
Review №2

Great place to bring your vehicle for the people and their service. Best value for your money.

An
Review №3

I went there for a smog test. There were two cars ahead of me. The technician worked quickly. The line moved fast. When it came to my turn she was very nice. She, the tech, did the test quickly. She was very efficient. I will definitely go there again, and I highly recommend this business

Re
Review №4

They do good work you should go there

Ri
Review №5

Very fast service gal there is very friendly and makes sure your in and out fast....

Am
Review №6

The lady who does the emissions tests is incredibly rude and unhelpful. The gentleman who answered the phone was very nice and helpful. Arrived to the facility and the emissions lady was so rude, we ended up not even having the testing done there.

La
Review №7

Outstanding experience. It was only a simple emissions test but it was fast and efficient.

Ry
Review №8

The guys at united muffler were great and easy to work with I was in and out within a hour

Mi
Review №9

Ive always had good experiences with them, Ive been there a few times

Da
Review №10

Drive thru smog took about 3 minutes and $17. LOVE THIS PLACE!!

Ro
Review №11

These guys the real deal no question! This is exactly why we like to stay local. We had a battery issue on our Chevy after engine work and were able to switch it out for warranty replacement( without a receipt)When I walked in they were respectful, courteous, and genuinely interested in helping. The level of integrity that this business runs on is unheard of in this day and age. My hats off to Sam for outstanding customer service it’s greatly appreciated we’ll definitely use them in the future! Be safe take care.Thanks - Robert

Ja
Review №12

Awesome Service and Staff. Extremely Happy with the Work Done to my Car.

Ju
Review №13

Thank you for finishing the work on our car way ahead of schedule, providing excellent and friendly communication and great value. Definitely will visit again and highly recommend!

Sh
Review №14

Very respectful, very helpful and professional.

mk
Review №15

Thay are the best in my book

Ro
Review №16

Modified the exhaust on my 2011 Ram and they worked until it was just right!

Gu
Review №17

Went in to get a resonator delete after I got a muffler delete from them and I asked if they can have it done before 10 and they had it done at 9:40 and the truck sounds AMAZING

St
Review №18

Terrible service over charged rigged wiringUsed parts belive that advise mark your part to be replace ask to see new parts ...........

Mi
Review №19

They were very professional and completed the work in a very efficient time.

Jo
Review №20

Super fast, easy, convenient and affordable emissions testing. You dont even have to get out of the car.

To
Review №21

The lady who performed the emissions testing this morning was very professional and friendly. It took just a few minutes and I was on my way!

Gi
Review №22

Great atention the lady in the smog check

Da
Review №23

I have my truck emission tested today the guy that was there was very quick and very polite and sweet good place to go

Le
Review №24

Great prices, employees are knowledgeable and friendly. Took my Cadillac to them to have the emissions system fixed and they found the problem and fixed it. Now I have my edge down there for a tune up and next Ill be bringing them my truck for a rear main seal leak. These guys are honest and trustworthy. Affordable prices too. Thank you guys for all your help.

Ma
Review №25

Had to have pickup emission tested. Done in good time.

Br
Review №26

We took my moms car in to get the CV axle replaced and they not only got the job done but they really went above and beyond the call and I will forever take my cars back

Am
Review №27

Fast in and out service for emissions

ri
Review №28

Great!! Went for emissions test the service very fast and friendly 👍😀👍

Ad
Review №29

Good honest place to take your vehicle. This is the only place Ill use in the valley.

Wi
Review №30

This team at United Muffler was great to work with. They were very competitive on price and the quality was phenomenal. I couldnt be happier. They kept me updated on what was found in the repair process. I took my Ford to the dealership for an overall inspection after buying the car from a private seller and the dealership told me one thing was wrong and it would have cost me 1100.00. I then looked at 3 other repair shops, they all gave me quotes. United Muffler was second from the lowest and their reviews online were great. After i decided to use United Muffler and had it in the shop they found one more thing after digging into it, which I did my research on what they recommended and it was accurate information. After all said and done I paid 880.00 great service and better quality. Highly recommended. Thanks again.

Mi
Review №31

The guys here are Amazing!! Sam was so Honest helpful and 100% upfront!! Took my sons car to be fixed and their Prices are Amazing...anywhere else I went was super expensive and trust me I been everywhere....Sam was Amazing and they fixed my sons car right then at a Hella of a price!! This will be my go to place forever!!! If you want trustworthy people and honesty and awesome work I recommend going here!!!!!Thanks again!!! You guys are AWESOME!!!!!

Ch
Review №32

Took my sons car in for a quote. First they misquoted the price without all of the needed repairs. Said they would call back with a new quote but never did. When I went to pick it up,, they just said that its going to be expensive and they would contact me with a quote. Still never did. Also got yelled at for where I parked it because the parking lot is a loose, free form nonsensical mess. Im sure they do decent work if you can get a price from them and put up with the parking arrangement though. Theyve been there as long as I can remember. Must have something going well.

Ca
Review №33

Answer my questions good service

Ke
Review №34

Made an appointment, but cancelled it and made another one. Both times customer service rep was understanding and pleasant. Should I need a mechanic in the future, I will use their service.

Do
Review №35

Took care of my problems prompt and done earlier than expected and cost was very reasonable, thank you United Muffler!

Ka
Review №36

Went through to get my emissions testing done. Was very quick and simple, staff was very friendly :)

Li
Review №37

Had to smog our pickup. They were nice and quick. Made smoging my truck a pleasant experience. Even though I think smoging vehicles is a waste!

La
Review №38

Crystal had good customer service skills and explain things thoroughly.

mc
Review №39

Other shops wanted to charge me for what they did for free. The quote they gave me is what I paid for when they finished my repairs, and I very much appreciate that.

Jo
Review №40

Great place to take your vehicle in! They do everything aside for bodywork and wheels. They care about your vehicle as if its their own.

Mi
Review №41

I needed an oil change and an emissions check. Got in, got both, the people were super friendly, and then I got out pretty quickly. The owner was there at the time and he was really friendly!

Ke
Review №42

Great place, good people, work done right

Ga
Review №43

Got in and out with getting my emissions tested. Very polite people and good workers.

Be
Review №44

The emissions test people told me if I got my engine light off I would pass they took my money and rejected my car stealing my money and lying to me.

Sh
Review №45

I called to ask about emissions testing and the lady was SUPER RUDE! I am so annoyed. I will never be taking my vehicles there for any services since simple questions about emissions testing annoyed the lady. Don’t waste your time with this place and they were more expensive if you wanted to pay with a card than any other place!

sh
Review №46

Nick helped me out and was very nice and pleasant to work with. He is knowledgeable and the work he did was great. Thanks

St
Review №47

Fix my car thanks you

Mi
Review №48

Just did emissions testing

Le
Review №49

Just stopped in for a smog test and had the door shut in my face, attend saying she was closed and it was 430 in the afternoon. I wish I could keep such hours at my business!!!

Ja
Review №50

Check engine light came on in the last leg of a cross country trip. The gentleman ran a diagnostic test which came back stating that there was a failing sensor. Thankfully it was a non issue. Check engine light turned off and we were back on the road in no time. Very quick service, very polite people. Definitely recommend.

Xa
Review №51

For starters the lady there is rude, I’ve gone multiple times. The lady was getting my paper ready and didn’t know how to talk on a phone and get me my paper after I paid. Also when I was paying she was so rude and not patient.Secondly they changed my appointment, which I was okay with. Had my car towed the day of my new appointment and they STILL couldn’t “see” my car yet to look at it. Then I went in the next day and asked if they could get it done cause I had to go out of town and my Fiancé needed a car. I was next in line and they took 6 hours to finally get to my car.Made a giant list of “everything that’s wrong” like usual. And come to find out through second opinion most of the problems were not issues at all and they were just trying to money grab DONT EVER TAKE UR CAR TO THEM!!!

Br
Review №52

By far the best mechanic in Cladwell. These guys do not try to rip off the customer. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Ma
Review №53

I take all of my vehicles here to be serviced..they are friendly and will talk to you about your vehicles problem and they will always try their best to get it done in a timely length of time..I really appreciate them and would recommend them to anyone 😊

Jo
Review №54

Great service! Very pleased with my visit

Bo
Review №55

Great service. Highly recommend.

Ke
Review №56

Quick, easy and cheap emissions testing. Cant beat that...

Ry
Review №57

Went in for an emmisions test, and was out of there in 5 minutes. Staff was courteous and helpful.

Ro
Review №58

Was there for smog test

St
Review №59

Called around to get a quote on brakes...called about 5 different shops. This one was the most competitive and thorough bid I received. Super friendly, straight forward and easy to do business with. They made dropping my vehicle off easy, they were flexible on times and got it done right away. I felt like they didnt try to up-sale me or talk down to me... I will go back for sure.

Mr
Review №60

My absolute favorite shop! Awesome owners, great mechanics. Top notch

La
Review №61

Got emissions test and it was quick and convenient.

Sh
Review №62

Super rapid service!. Take cash...debit card will cost an extra $3.00

Ja
Review №63

They got me in right away and got me back on my vacation in a hurry. The price was very reasonable.

Cr
Review №64

Sad turn of service events. I have rated them 5 stars in the past. But they will never touch another one of my vehicles again!I brought them a leaky suv that had been diagnosed with a rear main seal leak by another shop. As a single momma with a limited budget, I wanted a 2nd opinion before I dropped $1200 to fix an oil leak. They had saved me from bad diagnostics before, so I trusted them when they came back and said it wasnt the rear main seal, but valve cover and/or oil pan gaskets; the only way we would know for sure was to do them both, at $1700 total for 2 repairs. That right there should have been my clue to about face and go somewhere else.During those repairs I authorized another $200 in manufacturer recommended parts, but was further floored when I picked it up with an added alignment and axel seal repairs which hadnt been quoted or authorized, raising my bill to nearly $2300! I asked why the bill was more than I was quoted but never got more than a bill with the extras highlighted so I could see where the extra costs were coming from.Fast forward 5 weeks and about 1000 miles, I check the oil and its LOW. HOW. So I move from my usual gravel parking spot to a concrete parking spot and my rig is STILL leaking!!!! I had a Thursday appointment and dropped it off the day before. Not having heard anything by 4PM on Thursday I called. They said they would call me back. No one did. I called again at 5PM. Same story...they would call me back. No call back. I called at 545 PM and finally had to get grumpy. Ed called me back a half hour later after we had already left town. They confirmed the rear main seal WAS leaking. The same one that they had ruled out as the source of the leak initially. And in addition, they added that the timing cover was leaking also. Another $2200 is what they said was needed to fix it all the way.Needless to say I am sitting here with an empty bank account and an suv that still leaks. No offers to discount Labor, or combine hours for what the job would have been if they had done them all together. My rig just sprang 4 major oil leaks simultaneously....at least thats their story, and they are sticking to it. The only reason they get 2 stars is because they were classy enough not to charge me their diagnosis fee for the latest looksee. It might be the lowest in town....but you get what you pay for, apparently. Or not in my case ..as I still have a leaky suv.Lesson learned.

Me
Review №65

We were super disappointed with them. My husband called on a Monday and set up an appointment for fixing some wiring for a trailer hookup. They assured him that they have an expert in that area and that they would we would be able to drop the car off in the morning and pick it up after work. Great. He took it in two days later and the guy had never made the appointment on paper but just said they would get it in that day. Ugh. My husband called periodically throughout the day and was told they hadnt gotten to it yet. At 2:00 he called and was told the same thing but that they would start on it right then and theyd call back if they thought it would take more than an hour. They didnt call back. My husband called back in less than an hour and they told him they didnt know the problem and hed have to leave it over night. That was unacceptable for our situation so my husband said wed just pick it up. He got a ride over there and was told he owed them $45. But they hadnt fixed it. They hadnt diagnosed it. They hadnt done anything they agreed to do. My husband argued with this but they wouldnt give him the keys. By the way, its illegal to keep a car hostage for payment if no repairs are made. And they cant charge a diagnostic fee when they didnt diagnose it! The guy kept increasing the amount of time he said they spent working on it. It had to have been under and hour due to the times my husband called but when i went down there they now said it was 1 1/2 hours of labor. Doesnt matter. They shouldnt charge when they dont help. Ive been to urgent care centers where they spend their valuable doctor time on me but cant help so send me away without charge.These guys dont do business well. Go anywhere else! We ended up paying the money to get our vehicle back (which they had hidden in a garage) though we should have called the police over there illegal behavior.

JK
Review №66

The Many Services They offer to Customers are great.Talk to Ed or Sam and youll find out they do Great work and not only.Customers are put first here for sure.

Ab
Review №67

Made me pay digonistics twice to find out what they already know. Ordered broken parts made me wait for hours past close. Still didnt fix the problem or put the parts I bought already in. 800 dollars later and still have a broken car.

Da
Review №68

We were traveling through the area with our three dogs when the alternator on our RV started having problems. We were headed to a remote area of Idaho. We didnt want to get stranded in the woods, so we had to pick a repair shop to check on the alternator issue. I called an explained our problem to Natalie the office manager. She told me to stop by and they would take care of us. They did exactly what they said they would. It was one of the best experiences Ive ever had with a garage. Ed and Sam the owners treated us like were life long customers. They went the extra mile to solve our problem.

Bo
Review №69

Smog cheap and quick

Je
Review №70

Love them! They took good care of my cars. I own a 1988 Buick hearse. Went to another place once and dont want to go there again. Anyways, they took my car and fixed it! Runs great! I can trust them with there work. Great people! Earned my trust and business!

Al
Review №71

Very nicely.

Ju
Review №72

These guys made my car sound AMAZING, the exhaust expert seems likes a genuine guy who cares about his work. These guys are very professional and I HIGHLY recommend them for any car service you might need.

Dr
Review №73

Very good customer service

Da
Review №74

Never been here

Ma
Review №75

They replaced my resonator quick and at a VERY fair price. Definitely would reccomend to anyone. Very satisfied!

Da
Review №76

The tailpipe/muffler on our coach came loose as we were passing Caldwell on I84. Fortunately, a passing car alerted us to the problem so we could exit the freeway almost immediately. The local Camping World advised that we go to the United Muffler shop. The shop diagnosed the problem at the truck stop and said we could drive the coach to the muffler shop. The shop took us in first thing in the morning after staying overnight in the truck stop and completed the repairs by just-after-noon and we were back on the road. Nick did a great job fabricating a new exhaust pipe from and including the turbo flange, over and down to below the engine were he attached it to the remaining existing exhaust piping. He added six new supports where before there were three. It wasnt cheap but what work on a large coach is?We were on the way to a reunion in Idaho Falls and still arrived early! Thanks to Nick and the guys.

Ja
Review №77

Respectful,knowledgeable staff. Great work ethics, fair prices. Our family has used United Muffler for years. Highly recommended.

Da
Review №78

Ed and his folks,are extremely competent and by far the best repair shop in Idaho. They have fair pricing for their services and have a well deserved reputation throughout the state.

Da
Review №79

I am from Canada and i was passing through on my way much farther south when an issue with my rear end started up. I was referred to his shop by a nearby les schwab shop. Ed Mcfarland, the owner, had his mechanic Jason come with me for a test drive to try and figure out the source of the problem. After we returned, we put it up on the hoist to look further. My experience with these gentlemen was first class. I have never had a more professional interaction with an automotive shop. Ed was very gracious with his time and his mechanics time to try and diagnose the problem. I was completely blown away by how friendly and professional these gentlemen were. They make you feel like you are very important and they are going to take care of you. I love visiting the United States because they are the friendliest people i have ever met. It is said that Canadians are friendlier then Americans.....not in my experiences. Thank you so much Ed and Jason for your help to a stranded Canadian trying to pass through town. You truly made me feel at home and amongst new friends. When i pass through your town again, i am going to drop by for a visit....with some Donuts :)

La
Review №80

Nice good help

Kr
Review №81

They were quick to get the job done, however over priced on parts and labor. Always looking to supposedly find something else wrong to fix at expensive quotes.

Je
Review №82

Stopped for Emissions test was in and out in about 5mins. The guys doing the test was courteous too.

Cr
Review №83

Amazing, most of what I have needed they had or could get easily. Came in for an 02 Sensor bung, had it right there and didnt charge me a cent even with me insisting. Look to do good work also. Made a lifetime customer today

Sc
Review №84

Great people. Great mechanics. Very reliable. Good prices.

li
Review №85

These guys know about customer service and my sister was happy with her product. Im big on customer service and these guys(and gal) have it.

Ma
Review №86

Great shop.. fixed everything great and suggested real issues that need fixed.. not fluff repairs that arent needed

Em
Review №87

Absolutely amazing people ! We happened to break down infront of their shop and they went out of their way to help us get back on the road as fast as possible even gave us a ride to a hotel . Ive never been blessed with such good customer service 🙏❤️ rating of a Bazillion stars

Jo
Review №88

Outstanding service and attention to detail. Carbeurator work was as promised. Will definitely return for other automotive work. They can do it all.

Bl
Review №89

Very reliable people, honest, friendly, with good morals that reflect in their work.

SH
Review №90

Honest and trustworthy. I always feel like I’m getting ripped off at repair shops but I actually trust these guys.

Na
Review №91

Fixed up my grandpas car at a discount for being a veteran awesome place.. deserves 6 stars...

Ki
Review №92

They are fabulous, love them!!!

Ro
Review №93

Great place to have repairs made. You will be satificated

An
Review №94

My wife went in for an emissions check. They treated her well and respectfully. Later we had an issue that was not the shop’s fault and they took care of us with class.

te
Review №95

Well done service for value.... I guess.

Ky
Review №96

The lady was very nice. She had a bag of candy for the kids and she asked if it was ok first. Quick and efficient as well.

bu
Review №97

Professional people doing a great job. Plus they back what they do.

Ti
Review №98

I have had my truck here twice for two different things. Both times the service has been great and they have actually saved me money by finding the right problem instead of just throwing parts and money at the repair. Great Job!

to
Review №99

Best automotive business in caldwell, a bit expensive but work guaranteed and very professional.

Th
Review №100

They did a removal and reinstall on my motor. They did a great job. Little spendy but worth it. Also did an oil change about a month later. Again little expensive but done very quickly.

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  • Address:3015 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605, United States
  • Site:https://unitedmufflerandbrake.us/
  • Phone:+1 208-459-6308
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Brake shop
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Oil change service
  • Transmission shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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