Exhaust & Muffler Service in Columbus, OH
Your exhaust does more than keep the car quiet. It routes carbon monoxide away from the cabin, keeps the engine's backpressure where it should be, and — through the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors — decides whether the check-engine light stays off. Ohio road salt is hard on all of it, which is why rusted-through pipes and hangers are one of the most common repairs partner shops see.
Partner shops in the Alpha Automotive network weld and patch where the metal is sound and replace where it is not: mufflers, resonators, pipes and hangers, manifolds and gaskets, oxygen sensors, and catalytic converters using EPA-compliant replacement parts. Each shop quotes before work begins and backs its work under its own warranty terms.
If a pipe drops and starts dragging, or fumes are getting into the cabin, Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc tows you to the partner shop you choose. VIP members use one of their included tows (1–4 per year by tier, up to 5–35 miles) and get 5–10% off labor on Plus, Elite, and Platinum; everyone else pays our standard published tow rate and still gets priority scheduling at the shop.
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What partner shops do
- Muffler Replacement: Replacement mufflers matched to the vehicle to restore quiet operation and correct exhaust flow.
- Catalytic Converter: Diagnosis of catalyst-efficiency codes and replacement with EPA-compliant converters.
- Exhaust Pipe Repair: Welding, patching, and replacement of rusted or damaged pipes, hangers, and clamps.
- Exhaust Manifold: Repair of cracked or warped manifolds and replacement of leaking manifold gaskets.
- Resonator Service: Replacement of failed resonators to eliminate drone and restore proper exhaust tone.
- Oxygen Sensor Replacement: Diagnosis and replacement of upstream and downstream O2 sensors that affect fuel mixture and the check-engine light.
Signs Your Exhaust Needs Attention
- Loud rumbling or roaring from under the vehicle
- Rattling or clanking from loose exhaust components
- Exhaust smell inside the cabin
- Visible rust holes in pipes or the muffler
- Check engine light with catalyst-efficiency or O2 sensor codes
- Decreased fuel economy
- Exhaust pipe hanging low or dragging
- Hissing or popping from an exhaust leak
VIP member benefits
- VIP members save 5–10% on labor at partner shops, depending on tier (Plus, Elite, and Platinum) — parts are billed at the shop's normal price
- Included tows to a partner shop — 1–4 per year by tier, up to 5–35 miles each
- Elite and Platinum members: 4–6 rental car days per year at 10% off the daily rate (every tier gets 10% off any rental it uses)
- Plus and above: one free oil change per year at a partner shop
- Priority scheduling at the partner shop when we deliver your vehicle, and priority dispatch on Elite and Platinum
- Appointments, service history, and rental booking in the CONVINI app
Frequently asked questions
How much does a catalytic converter replacement cost?
It varies widely by vehicle — converters for some models cost several times what others do — so the shop quotes each job before work begins. VIP savings apply to labor only, at 5–10% depending on tier (Plus, Elite, and Platinum); Essential does not include a repair discount. Parts for exhaust work are billed at the shop's normal price. Elite and Platinum members can also use 4–6 rental days per year at 10% off the daily rate while the car is in the shop.
Can the exhaust be welded instead of replaced?
Often, if the surrounding metal is solid enough to hold a weld. The shop will look at it on the lift and recommend the most cost-effective repair that will actually last.
Is it safe to drive with a loud exhaust?
A loud exhaust usually means a leak, and a leak ahead of the cabin can let carbon monoxide in. If you smell exhaust inside the car, get it looked at right away and keep the windows cracked in the meantime.
How long does a muffler replacement take?
Usually one to two hours if the rest of the system is in good shape. Rusted flanges and hangers can add time; the shop quotes it with the estimate.
Repairs are performed by independent partner shops: the Alpha Automotive network and standalone partners such as Arrow Transmissions & Automotive. Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc provides the tow, the CONVINI app coordination, and VIP member pricing. Find a partner shop · See all auto repair services · Compare VIP tiers.
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Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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