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Mighty Muffler is not a chain franchise and is NOT affiliated with any other locations. We are widely known in the tri-state area for our quality exhaust systems. Nelson Whitlock Jr. has been fabricating custom exhaust systems since 1997. Our attention to detail and honest prices are what set us above all of our competition.

If you are looking for a stainless steel custom exhaust on your street rod or a stock muffler on your everyday car we have you covered. Since moving to our new location we are now pleased to offer all of our customers automotive diagnostic and repair services. Bring your car in for a tune-up, oil change, brakes, or new tires.
Services
We are one of the leading auto repair shops serving customers in Claymont, DE, Marcus Hook, DE, Arden, DE, and surrounding areas. All automotive repair and mechanic services at Mighty Muffler are performed by highly qualified mechanics. Our mechanic shop works on numerous vehicles with the use of quality truck and car repair equipment.
Modern cars can last well over a decade with proper maintenance. Compared with the cost of purchasing a new vehicle, it pays to make car care a priority. At Mighty Muffler, our mission is to keep your car dependable, so you get the best value and mileage. Regular maintenance costs a little in the short run but helps you retain your car's condition longer than motorists who don't practice automotive care.
Owner Nelson has been in the automotive repair industry, welding and crafting exhaust systems for 17 years. Nelson prides himself on his work and customer service. His fun spirit, honesty, and cheerful demeanor are what keep our customers coming back! Office Manager/Clean Up/Office Cleaner We keep it in the family!
Mighty Muffler is always looking for top talent to join our team. If you are a quality conscious worker committed to producing the kind of results our customers have come to expect over the years, we want to talk to you! We offer a great work environment committed to quality and reward our team members accordingly.
Reviews (30)
Tom Marshall
Tom Marshall
Jan 27, 2022
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As always they handled my tuneup efficiently and provide progress information, so I could make decisions about further work. Also addressed all of the issues that I needed checked. Drove away very confident with the condition of my car.
Service: General repairs & maintenance
Tim Archer
Tim Archer
Jan 01, 2022
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Had my Sequoia in today for a check engine light - they diagnosed and replaced the O2 sensor. Runs so much better now! Fast and easy service, had us in and out in a couple hours. Fantastic service, highly recommended.
Rob Allen
Rob Allen
Dec 19, 2021
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Not exhaust there for my daughter's car. It looks really good, and of course sounds really good. It wasn't really drivable so I'm brought in, a pipe was broken right at 1 of the cats. Gentleman that looked at my car was very nice, and wasn't pushing anything on me. Just gave recommendations. And I really like that. Nothing worse than being pressured into something.
Rob
Paul Desire Dushime
Paul Desire Dushime
Dec 04, 2021
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This garage, this business is my preferred place to take my car car issues to. They are the best in the area because they have the knowledge of vehicle problems and they do do it with care. Depending on what your car issue is you get your money's worth. Shout to Nelson and the team. I recommend Mighty Muffler to anyone. It's a safe place, great facility right next to a Fire station. Feels much safer
John P. McDowell
John P. McDowell
Nov 17, 2021
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My "Guy" and an old friend, Nelson who I've known for yrs, one of the most genuine business owners in the game. A welder/fabricator by trade, he's not just a counter man. Upfront with his plan, asks you and listens to your plan, BEFORE he starts the job. I knew he was a custom exhaust guy, but did not know they work on anything from high… horsepower cars, torque monster trucks, and anything in between. Some beautiful cars come thru his shop, you never know what you may see driving by. I'm well versed on the tools, but these guys are on another level.
Derrick B.
Derrick B.
Oct 07, 2021
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Took my Porsche Cayenne Turbo S in to see if I can get a different sound out of the exhaust. I was trying to explain what I wanted and could not find the words. Nelson knew exactly what I was trying to say and was able to complete the job in 3hrs on short notice. I NEVER write reviews but I felt like this one was necessary because great work goes unnoticed and without a spotlight sometimes. And I didn't mention I live 45 minutes away!!!These guys deserve the attention for how good they are at communicating, delivering what they say and price! I highly recommend their shop. They took good care
Chris Mack
Chris Mack
Sep 19, 2021
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Customer for life!! Had an exhaust leak on a 3yo Ram. Faulty bolt from factory. Common problem with Ram trucks. Dealership quoted me $1500, needed a new exhaust. Nelson (the owner) quoted me $100 new bolt kit. Got a new custom muffler instead with Mighty Muffler and they cured the exhaust leak. 2hr job and my truck finally sounds like a truck. Great job!!! Highly recommend!
Xiao Yang
Xiao Yang
Sep 18, 2021
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I have a BMW 428X Drive and recently there was an issue with carbon canister and purge valve. After getting mad at local BMW dealer who attempted to rip me off, I brought my car to Mighty Muffler Auto Repair which is quite close to where I live. It turns out to be a good decision. The front desk (not sure if it's the owner) is a really nice person. He is knowledgeable, professional, and straightforward. He walked me through the options and got the job done on time, which made me feel customer experience was highly valued at his shop. Will definitely come again
Niko Z.
Niko Z.
Jun 22, 2021
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Can't go wrong bringing your car here with any exhaust work or car care needs. The new location is top notch! Friendly and fair, is something you don't find often these days.
Vishal Ardeshna
Vishal Ardeshna
Jun 03, 2021
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I showed up on a Friday (from Philly) with no appointment because my exhaust was leaking; Nelson quickly took a look and gave me an estimate for much less than I expected. My daily driver is a 30 year old BMW and it was no issue at all, Nelson and his techs really know what they're doing. He made time the same day and less than 4 hours later he had welded up new pipes, hangers, and the magnaflow resonator i wanted to add to match my magnaflow high flow cat & muffler. I love the way my E30 sounds now! Phenomenal quality and great people at the shop, do not hesitate to come here for your exhaust
Anthony Lukens
Anthony Lukens
Mar 03, 2021
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I came her for some exhaust work done and could not be happier. Nelson walked me through the whole process of what he would be doing to achieve the setup I wanted. Without having to ask during that time I was… told prices for each thing I wanted. They knocked it out in a few hours and for a great price. Very cool environment with a ton of food in the immediate area if you need to stick around. This is the only place I will go for exhaust work from here out !
Kevin Anton
Kevin Anton
Nov 13, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Nelson met with me and gave me and estimate if what I wanted done. They made a custom exhaust for my 2016 audi a3 and it turned out great. The car sounds awesome an I couldn't be happier with the en result. Thanks for the great job.
Giovanni Gio
Giovanni Gio
Oct 23, 2020
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Totally recommend! I called and made an appointment for my Audi A8L. Spoke with the owner. He is very friendly and very polite! He takes care of his business properly! Some people might say they are pricey.… Wrong! You better pay the right price for a job well done, instead of going cheap and then have to redo the entire job. I will attach pictures of the work. Thank you again for everything and congratulations for your shop!
Rehx L.
Rehx L.
Sep 23, 2020
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Absolutely Awesome ! It's hard trusting a shop you haven't been to before with a brand new car but these guys are awesome ! I dropped of a 2021 Supra for a custom fabbed exhaust and hks lowering kit and they knocked it out of the park . Customer service - awesome , fair pricing- awesome, facility-awesome, craftsmanship- awesome . If you are looking for anything exhaust or automotive related definitely hit them up they will not disappoint. From the time I called to inquire about the jobs to when I picked the car up they were nothing but helpful and courteous. Yelp is currently displaying
Brandon Valentino
Brandon Valentino
May 27, 2020
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Nelson and the team are great! I went there with a vision for a custom exhaust mod for my Kia Telluride. Not only did it involve a custom system, but fabrication was needed to cut the rear bumper. They did… everything within a few hours and I was a walk in! On top of that, the cost was more than reasonable! I highly recommend this shop!
John Marchina
John Marchina
May 21, 2020
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Great owner and everyone that works there price was great and service was also nice new location will be back soon best around
Reed B.
Reed B.
Oct 26, 2019
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I've never felt compelled to leave a yelp review before, but these guys have more than earned it. I have never had a bad experience here. They are always straightforward and honest and have never done me wrong. It's like they just want satisfied customers and not just dollars in their pockets....can you believe it? They are the best.
Mike A.
Mike A.
May 17, 2018
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Today I had a great experience at a wonderful privately owned custom exhaust shop. Nelson and his crew are by far the best in the business. I took my 2013 Silverado in to have a Stainless Gibson cat back exhaust installed and welded on. I have been working on cars and trucks for as long as I can remember so IM very hesitant about anyone touching my cars. After long and careful consideration and research I decided that laying on my back in the driveway to install it myself was just not an option and besides I wanted it welded on not bolted on. Nelson you are the Effen MAN!! The tips are perfect
Torin M.
Torin M.
Mar 15, 2018
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Great service! Even better management, don't hesitate! Will definitely come back in the future!
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
Nov 22, 2017
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If you need any work done on your vehicle, I HIGHLY recommend this location. Not only is everyone really friendly and helpful, but they are absolutely trustworthy!! A Toyota dealership told me I really needed my brake fluid and coolant flushed and replaced, that the fluid was dark and thick. I took it here and asked them to do the flushes, they took a look, called me and said the fluids were fine and didn't need to be changed. In an industry where it is easy for professionals to take advantage of you, these guys are looking out for you!!
Billy H.
Billy H.
Nov 18, 2017
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Great family owned shop. Honest, dependable, reasonable, and knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for more.
Marc M.
Marc M.
Mar 28, 2017
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This was my first service i got done to my Ralliart and i had an awesome experience. I came about an hour early and Nelson said "its no problem we'll take care of it". I was expecting to wait a couple hours since i came early so i went to the diner next door but by the time we finish eating in about 30-40 mins i came back and they told me it was done. Their pricing is awesome and their staff was also very helpful. I highly recommend them if you need any exhaust work!
Ryan L.
Ryan L.
Jan 24, 2017
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True Business integrity, went in for an oil change and fluid top off and the work was done quickly and properly. Unfortunately an issue was found upon picking up the vehicle. The owner took responsibility without any argument and offered to resolve the issue with no additional charge. This business shows true integrity and customer service. I am very pleased with how they handle themselves and suggest anyone needing service to give Mighty Muffler a visit.
Will B.
Will B.
Sep 29, 2016
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Rotors and break pads were quoted competitively. They followed up timely on completion. Will be using them again in the future.
Rachel P.
Rachel P.
Mar 01, 2016
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I recently got my car serviced at Mighty Muffler and could not have had a better experience. As a woman, I usually have places try to up sell me and I did not experience that here. I received prompt and excellent service at a fair price. Nelson handled everything for me and made everything easy. I will definitely be bringing my car back!
Kim S.
Kim S.
Aug 26, 2015
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Old school mechanics! The good guys! Can't say enough about their knowledge of every issue from oil changes to major repairs. The prices are fair and fully explained. They are happy to show you what they find if the job is bigger than expected. They are honest and trustworthy. Work is always done quickly and thoroughly. Because they were a newer shop I once mistakenly took my car to another local shop that damaged my car and they were upstanding enough to even go the extra step of dealing with that shop on getting my repair done. You cannot go wrong with these guys. Nelson is the owner and
Bill W.
Bill W.
Aug 06, 2015
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I had Mighty Muffler install a dual MagnaFlow exhaust on my classic car. They did not rush this custom job. The team at Mighty Muffler cares about the quality of work they do. I would highly recommend them if you want an amazing exhaust sound. They also do a great job on other repairs as well.
Kathleen S.
Kathleen S.
Jun 23, 2015
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The only place I will take my car ever again no matter what's wrong with it. Seriously the nicest, fastest, most decent (and pretty well rounded, more than mufflers) mechanics you'll find anywhere. I have a 16 year old jeep, so stuff needs work every once in a while. I've never once second guessed anything they've told me that I needed and I've never once felt ripped off or taken advantage of. Thank you guys for taking such good care of our whole family and keeping us safe and on the road!
Zachary S.
Zachary S.
Jun 02, 2015
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Absolutely a wonderful job done to my beautiful car. Very friendly people there. Great atmosphere they have a super comfortable couch. Very quick and professional. Prices are great. If you want custom work done or have a problem with your muffler or emissions go see Nelson at mighty muffler. I 100% highly recommend mighty muffler to anybody who is needing repair or is not sure of what might be wrong with their exhust!!! Thank you very much mighty muffler I was glad to be able to go somewhere and get it fixed right away with the right price. Will be a future customer from here on out!!!
Siniaya K.
Siniaya K.
Apr 28, 2014
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Extremely good shop.....
I live in northern Virginia and have drove 247miles to have these gentleman work on my cars and they always hit the markat a very reasonable price.
recently he did an entire exhaust on our minivsn in the time it took us to walk next door and eat lucnh at a dinner and come back...
the only work theyve done for me is exhaust work but they are extremely good mechanics.