I took my car in for what I thought was an exhaust problem. Imagine my shock when I was told that the car had so many problems, among them a blown head gasket, that it was not worth repairing. There was no mention of muffler trouble.
Knowing that my car had not shown symptoms of a blown head gasket, I had the vehicle towed to another mechanic. The first thing he noticed was that the exhaust was no longer attached!
Since having a new muffler installed, I have now driven for two trouble-free months.
Pros: Quick diagnosis
Cons: Completely wrong diagnosis
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