Rainbow Muffler

I was driving to Tampa with my son and the noise started. It was vErY loud … VeRy quickly! I was driving around sounding like I had a muscle truck and I knew I was going to have a costly repair job. Well, I have been very lucky with my 16 year old truck and have not had but a couple of things done other than oil changes, etc. I used to go to Gary and Mike’s Auto Repair for years when we lived in Dunedin so a call to them seemed right. But … guess what? They don’t do mufflers! They recommended me to go down to Rainbow Mufflers on Belcher and East Bay. Oh my gosh … we had moved in the opposite direction … way up to Ridgemoor in East Lake! I started calling around close to where we live and the prices were VeRy high for the muffler to fit my Ford Excursion with a V10. My last call was to the Goodyear in Tarpon which was on North US19. Where do you think they recommended? Rainbow! I said to the guy that they were so far away. His response … «Rainbow is honest, they do good work and they will have the best prices! And that is where I would go for my car.» That was the same thing that GARY had said! So you guessed it … Rainbow it was! Now for Rainbow’s quote for a price for a muffler … it was almost $ 200 LeSs than up here! I am so glad that I did go to an HoNeSt place of business because it wasn’t the muffler! It was a split in the pipe going iNtO the muffler. Well, I am single and do not know anything about mufflers except if you don’t have one … you are driving with a VeRy LoUd vehicle! Now instead of telling me that it was the pipe AnD the muffler … which they could have and I would not have known the difference … they said that it was just the pipe and a split in it would be noisy, too. Paul and his staff took care of my truck and me in a honest way with a great price, fast service, and they had clean surroundings! And ladies … the restroom was very clean, too! ;D Thank you to Paul for being so kind and to Bri … a special thank you for your help and pretty smile! Happy attitudes can sure he’ll a business! I HiGhLy ReCoMmEnD you to go to Rainbow Mufflers in Largo! It’s worth it! :) They definitely have a 5 star rating from me! :D

I called several times to talk about getting dual exhaust on my truck. I spoke to Bri most times and Paul. I was having a difficult time deciding to go with Toyota cat back system, magnaflow, or flow master. I researched and researched etc. I was concerned about warranties back pressure loss of torque, horsepower, etc.
After many hours of research there is an after market brand exhaust made in California, that a guy makes for Tundras. But after emails to them, an exhaust system would have been more than Toyota’s TRD system, approx $ 1300. I have put magnaflow on past vehicles at this same shop, but it was different owner at the time. Even at that time, I was very pleased with the ease of dealing with everyone there. I was also happy with magnaflow muffler system.
So now, I decided to go up there and spoke with Paul in person. I decided to go with magnaflow and double wall black chrome tips Paul recommended cause I wanted a lower growl tone. I made an appointment and had the dual exhaust put on but I was told they were still waiting for the exhaust tips. I talked to Bri and Paul at different times and they kept checking on the order for the tips. Finally, Paul calls me and says the company who makes the tips are changing tip sizes which should be ready in February or March. Paul sounded frustrated that the company did this to him, Paul even had the magazine to show me the tips in office. So why would that company do that, send out info on something they don’t have.
Paul made it right and said to come in and we will put what tips I decided for now and when the double wall comes out next year, come back and we will replace them out, «no charge.» So I now have tips, that look awesome, but can’t wait for the double wall sound. I’m glad to be dealing with a business that believes in customer service. I’ve heard bad things about the one on 38 AV but recently heard it’s better at that one now. I will never know though cause I will continue my business with Paul at the one on belcher and east bay.
I will update this when the double wall tips are on in February or March. Once all promises are kept I will update to 5 stars. Also, Nate is the exhaust/​welder tech and was very personable. But what do you expect from fellow Bucs and Gator fans!
Paul, Bri, and Nate, thank you very much! See ya soon.
John

As an elderly, disabled woman, I am very accustomed to mechanics trying to take advantage of me. Paul, the owner of this place was so nice, professional and courteous. He did not charge for any diagnostic stuff. His rule is to diagnose it, tell you the options and let you make the decision of what you can afford and when. He understands being on a limited income and waiting for your Social Security deposit to hit the bank. I would recommend this shop for anyone who wants honesty.

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Rainbow Muffler 185 So. Belcher Rd., Largo FL 33 771
727−535−3011 ask for Bri or Paul — tell ‘em we sent ya… Well worth the drive to Largo!
… took my Nissan Frontier in for several issues — were handled properly, professionally with ultimate refreshing customer satisfaction! Great trustworthy breath of fresh air — folks to do business with, recommended highly :-) :-)
Thank you Paul, bri, Sean and Nate!!!

Great service, ask for Paul he’s the guy you want to talk to, very good guy. He wasn’t able to do all the work on my car due to horrible rust issues but did everything he could recommend a new shop and the work he did do was free. I was shocked and told he na that was like 2 hrs worth of work but he insisted that it was free. I will bring my car there every time.

Just as in the previously mentioned posts I had a slight mechanical issue (Brake Light was on) brought my car in, Paul checked the breaks, found out that I had a faulty sensor took all of about 3 mins to fix and didn’t cost me a dime! I would highly recommend Rainbow Muffler! As an update to my review was driving to California had my oil changed for $ 14.95 and Paul threw in a full pre trip inspection and topped off all my fluids for NO EXTRA CHARGE! Wish I could give this place 6 stars! And an extra star for when I blew a tire he said they don’t do tire fixes at his shop but he called a buddy of his who worked at a place about 2 blocks away on East Bay and had my tire changed and rotated for about $ 30!

I agree with the comments below and thought I’d try this muffler shop because we started hearing a loud muffler noise and could not tolerate driving back to Canada from Florida with it. I went in and they took me as soon as the next bay was available. Inspected it and said there was a clean crack in the pipe and that all that was required was a weld. I got my car back it was quiet and they said no charge. Very rare to find a place that sees out of country plates; never mind out of state license plates and not provide a song and dance.
Would highly recommend to my Canadian friends.

Our auto technician recommended Rainbow Muffler advising us that they could do the repair (a muffler replacement) for a lot cheaper. Paul (who manages Rainbow Muffler) was superb. Based on my observations of Paul with a steady stream of customers, he goes out of his way to build customer loyalty, is personable, professional, ethical and a class act. Not only was the repair done quickly, but he actually did it for $ 230 less than originally estimated. I would highly recommend his shop. They do not only exhaust repairs, but many other auto services too.

This is a super place to do business with. I had a small exhaust leak on one of my cars. It only required tightening a few bolts. They performed the service and would not accept any money. They are my go to place for exhaust work in the area.

5 Stars for customer service, public relations and repair.
Pulled in on a Thursday late in the afternoon needing a hanger bracket for my tail pipe, which had broken, I did a temp fix with a coat hanger wire (yes, I’m very mechanical… NOT). Paul, the service manager said that his muffler man had gone home for the day, so if I could come back on another day they’d have it fixed in no time. So I said I’d return Saturday.
On Saturday I returned, had a wait of maybe 10 min. They brought the car into the bay and had it fixed in another 10 minutes! When he told me that it was all finished, I asked «how much do I owe»? His answer was «have a good day» again I said no really how much? His reply was something we never seem to hear anymore… NO CHARGE!!! He said just keep us in mind when you need a repair. Well, that I will certainly do!
In this day in age of over charging for repairs, it was very refreshing to have this great experience. It kind of renews my faith in my fellow man.
Thanks again to Paul the Service Manager and Tim the Technician who did the work. ;-)