Southwest Muffler & Brake does auto repair and scheduled maintenance at our Stafford shop.
Brakes, mufflers and exhaust systems, suspension and steering, and wheel alignments are some of the jobs we do here.
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You'll find us at 12319 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX 77477, and our Google listing has the map. Call us at (281) 879-0843. We're open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our technicians are ASE certified, repairs carry a 3-year, 36,000-mile nationwide warranty, and we offer Lyft or Uber rides while we have your car.
Our shop was founded by the Gostecnik family in 1959.
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We've handled more than 33,000 muffler and exhaust visits here since 2000. The exhaust system carries fumes out the back of the car and keeps engine noise down, so a louder engine is a good reason to come in for muffler and exhaust repair.
Brakes are our other big job, with more than 18,000 brake repair visits. If stopping takes more distance or a harder push on the pedal, bring the car in for brake repair.
Our Stafford shop also does this work (see all our auto repair services):
Here's how many repair orders we've handled for the makes we see most:
Our Stafford shop has 4.5 stars from more than 500 Google reviews.
You can read what customers say about their repairs with us.
Most communicative. They were kind and understanding. I'll be honest I'm not writing this just to praise them for nothing. Reasonable price, honest, service, hospitality, fast, and understanding. They called me after 3 days of my car repair just to check and see how my car is working.
Huge thanks to the team at Southwest Muffler and Brakes! Booked an online appointment, walked in, and was checked in right away. They took my truck back, found it only needed a couple of quick tweaks, and had me back on the road in under 20 minutes—completely free of charge.
Best shop, very convenient and trustworthy! Wouldn’t go anywhere else 👍
I had a front end alignment and tie rod ends replaced on my 2000 Toyota Camry. They did a fantastic job. My car now drives like the day we bought it. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. My repair was done in one day. I was given a ride to and from my home. The cost was reasonable.
Most of our Stafford customers come from close by: the Cash Road area half a mile away, Brays Oaks, Southmeadow, Alief and the Meadows. We also see drivers from Sugar Land, Missouri City and Richmond.
Closer to Houston? Our Houston shop is at 5118 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77084. You can reach that shop at (281) 463-8079.
Warm air from the vents has more than one possible cause. A leak can leave the system short on refrigerant. The compressor may have stopped pumping, or an electrical fault can keep it from switching on. The symptom alone doesn't point to one of these. We offer air conditioning service at our Stafford shop, so bring the car in to have it checked.
A battery/charging light means the car is running on stored charge. Drive directly to a shop or home. The vehicle may stall when the battery depletes. We do battery and charging service at our Stafford shop.
Worn suspension or steering parts, such as ball joints or tie rods, can let parts move more than they should. That extra movement can show up as a clunk over bumps or play in the steering wheel. Other faults can make the same noise, so it takes a look to know. We handle suspension and steering repair here.
Common signs are the car drifting to one side on a straight road, a steering wheel that sits off-center and tires wearing unevenly. A hard pothole hit can knock wheel angles out. These signs can also come from tires or worn parts, so have the car checked before you decide. We do wheel alignments at our Stafford shop.
