Ben Richards Fabrication LLC

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  Mark West
3 months ago
I live down in Everett and my buddy who lives up in Mount Vernon recommended these guys. These guys helped weld up an exhaust pipe on my car that kept blowing out gaskets on it and so far it s held up excellently! These guys got me in on short notice and didn t even charge me for the work! These guys are awesome and I will definitely be recommending them to all my friends and family!

  Joshua A. G. (Alpinist422)
8 months ago
Superb service and quality work! They did a "suitcase muffler" delete on my BMW diesel in stainless and she looks and sounds great! Exactly what I was looking for, and they got me in fairly quick for how busy they are. Highly recommend for any type of automotive welding or exhaust work.

  Dale Kreiser
7 months ago
I must say, I m very impressed with the workmanship and talent of Forest and his team! I originally hired them to swap out my headers and rebuild my exhaust system on my 67 Camaro as it was rubbing the ground on bumps. Since then he has changed out my braking system, found a broken leaf spring and replaced those They dialed in a handful of other items. I highly recommend giving them a call! Thank you team!

  Mike I.
a month ago
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Mr. Forest Fox is an awesome man that does what he says he will and gets it to you when stated.Kind, courteous, considerate and professional sums up the entire business.A shining example of how a company should be run.

  Terry
3 months ago
They fixed my tacoma exhaust to be like new again. They do great work at a fair price! My son has used them for several of his vehicles also. It's the only place I recommend for exhaust work to my friends and work buddies. Terry

  bo oglesbee
2 months ago
Best place to go for anything exhaust. I ve been going to Forrest for 17 years with my cars. He s a car guy that knows what he s doing. Paying by the hour here is a great value because they know their stuff and don t waste time.

  Philip Trinh
a year ago
Car: BMW 330i (E46)Richard Dutton did my exhaust work. I quickly found out that he's friendly, professional, and very experienced. I'm a rather attentive-to-detail kind of person and he did everything to expectations and beyond without being asked.To be completely honest, I was reluctant about "upgrading" my OEM/stock exhaust (will it rattle? will it leak? will it be twisted or too long/short?) but everything was put to rest when I saw the work and I drove it after install.I regret that I didn't do this sooner!!! I also did my due diligence to see if the battery terminals were screwed back square and tight after welding, and of course they were. My only critic (no shop is perfect), would be to have a cleaner shop, there were nuts, bolts, wires, sawzall blades, other material lying on the floor but a little mess, especially in a high traffic shop, isn't the end of the world. Don't judge a book by its cover.5 out of 5.Services: Exhaust, Welding

  B L
2 months ago
Honest and genuine people. I made my own exhaust setup on my 67 camaro at home and I'm by far no expert. I jimmy rigged alot of stuff on the exhaust. So I had alot of movement and noise from my setup. These guys buttoned up everything in a timely manner and where very fair on price points. Thanks for the fix!

  Jeffery Oliver
5 months ago
When I sprung a leak in my Honda CRV exhaust system I asked Honda of Bellingham to give me an estimate while they had my car up on the lift for some recall work.They texted me an estimate for $8,100! Huh?? ! I told the counter guy there was no way I would/could pay that and he chuckled and agreed it was a massively stupid quote. I'm not sure why they would even send it then, it seems really predatory.I looked for a good exhaust repair shop in Bellingham and finally one garage (thank you Joe's Automotive) suggested Ben Richards fabrication in Burlington. I called ahead and roared down the I-5 on Thursday afternoon for an estimate. Amber at the desk, the wife of Forest (one of the owners) was very nice and I had barely settled in to wait when Forest walked in and told me he had already looked underneath the car and had diagnosed the problem. Two flanges had rusted out and his solution was to simply cut them out and weld in a connector pipe.Forest said "it will take me about 1/2 an hour, I can have you in and out for under $100!" No hedging, no upsell. Tell me the last time you took your car to any automotive shop and got away for less than 100 bucks? Doesn't happen unless You're getting an oil change. It gets even better.He asked when I needed my car. I told him I was driving to Vancouver on Monday afternoon. Without a moment's hesitation he offered to squeeze me in the following day even though the shop is officially closed on Fridays! I told him Monday a.m. would be more than fair and Amber scheduled me in.Long story short, I arrived on Monday and about an hour later I was on the road, my exhaust totally fixed and whisper quiet. The total including taxes was $90, $8,000 less than the outrageous, almost comical Honda of Bellingham quote.For the short time I was in the waiting area of the office I observed Forest and Amber's interaction with their customers. They didn't talk down to people, and really worked hard to meet their customer's needs in terms of scheduling and repair options available.When you see all the cars parked in the lot you assume they must be booked out weeks in advance, yet somehow they were able to take care of their customers in a timely (and highly cost effective) manner.If you are within driving distance of Burlington WA and you need exhaust work done, THIS is the place to go. I am so happy to have found an independent repair shop that does excellent work and puts customer satisfaction first. Thank you Forest and Amber, you have a loyal customer for life.

  Whitney Chamberlin
5 months ago
At first glance, with its hot rod ambiance and cool cars, I doubted if it was the right place for my Swedish car. But I was in for a surprise.I visited based on a hunch after being told elsewhere that I needed an expensive catalytic converter replacement. The mechanic here, a true Volvo aficionado (owning more Volvos than the founder of IKEA), diagnosed the issue within minutes. Instead of a costly repair, it was just two coils that needed replacing. The cost? A quarter of what I was originally quoted.It wasn't just about saving money, though. It was about finding that rare mechanic with an incredible depth of knowledge, able to diagnose problems on the spot. The efficiency and expertise here are unmatched.As I write this, I'm almost hesitant to share how great this shop is. I fear it'll become too popular and I'll have to wait weeks for an appointment! It's that good. Highly recommended for anyone seeking honest, expert service, especially for Volvos.

  Andrew Miner
5 months ago
Fixed an absolute hack job muffler install from a different shop at a great rate. Fantastic looking welds. Will be back for all exhaust work going forward.

  Ted Kruth
7 months ago
Exceptionally honest. Came in to repair exhaust noise thinking it would be an expensive replacement. They said it was only a broken weld. They fixed and we were on our way. They could have ripped us off but didn't. Super nice folks and honest. If you need exhaust work this is the place to go.Service: ExhaustService: Exhaust

  Rus Hathaway
2 years ago
Thursday, while parked near U-Village in Seattle, our car was vandalized by thieves that stole the catalytic converter. The factory replacement part was $2,600 more than this car is worth. Friday I talked to Jason at Exhaust Pros, and explained that we needed an economical repair, as it is hard to justify sinking more money into a high-mileage 19 year-old car. He came up with a reasonably cost effective plan. The following Monday, we had the car towed from Seattle to Burlington. Although Exhaust Pros is a busy shop, the work was completed the next day, Tuesday. And, they stand behind their workmanship, when the 'Check Engine' light came on Wednesday, I brought it back and they promptly made the necessary adjustments while I waited. The light has not come on since. Big thank-you to Jason, Forrest and Amber for getting us on our way so quickly.Services: Exhaust, Auto engine diagnostic

  Ron Shirk
9 months ago
Just came back from taking my car to the exhaust shop.I was extremely happy with the way i was served. It was raining and I was asked if I wanted to wait until the weather had cleared. Now to me that was over and above service. Doing a clean professional job. Covering my seat when driving the car in and out of the stall. Did the task in a timely manner and reasonably price. Great job Ben Richards I'll always recommend you to all. I was driving a 1951 Ford Woodie.

  Sarah Trattner
4 months ago
These people really do care about their customers and I almost felt like they were family by the way that they treated me thank you so much for your help with my son's car we will be back to get the catalytic converter done

  AlahST Jesus
a year ago
Excellently done welds in a timely fashion! Great prices that surprised me. I heard of this place from a friend and was not disappointed. I brought in my 2006 Ford Focus and had my exhaust done as a cat back. The quality of sound and performance gained from the job done by this shop was worth the affordable rate that was charged. I vouch for this placeServices: Exhaust, Welding

  Terri Jennings
a year ago
I brought my '71 Plymouth Satellite to have Forrest install new mufflers and tailpipes. Fantastic work, and he did exactly what I was asking for. Nothing more, and nothing less. Got the car home, slid underneath it and it's perfect. It is obvious this shop cares about the quality of their work. Worth every penny! Thank you Forrest and Amber! Russ and Terri JenningsService: Exhaust

  Michael Crossman
11 months ago
Took my girl s car here to have an exhaust leak patched up. They did a bangin job at a bangin price. Not to mention all the fab work I saw in the shop, top tier work. I d use them for any project, big or small.

  Mark Wall
a year ago
Cannot recommend Ben Richard s Fabrication enough. Had my catalytic converter stolen off my RV; asked around town who I should go to and this place was recommended by every single person and auto shop I spoke with. I can see why - they extended themselves to replace with excellent service, communication and professionalism. And neighborly friendliness.Service: Exhaust

  Ashley Vemwell
2 years ago
Outstanding kindness & genuine care.From start to finish my experience with Ben Richards Fabrication was wonderful. They were not only kind (rare these days), but also went out of their way to make sure my vehicle was taken care of and I knew what was going on / what to expect. They were very transparent and went the extra mile in every way they could (no pun intended). I felt I was quoted and charged a fair bill for the work I needed done with my catalytic converted and related parts. I will certainly be returning to them for my vehicle repairs / to support their shop.Thank you to the whole team!

  Evan Tuua
a year ago
Richards or whoever the guy that did my Tundra exhaust did such an excellent work on my exhaust at a great price. For the longest time I was looking for a muffler shop in Oak Harbor that can help me with my exhaust but they all either didn t know how to do it or were charging an arm and leg for the job. Satisfied is an understatement if I were to describe my experience. I will most definitely be returning if I need any exhaust job done. Again, thank you

  Robert Sutton
a year ago
MUCH more than just a muffler shop. These guys are capable with any car new, old, classic, rare, foreign, domestic. Engine, brakes, you name it. Lots of knowledge. And they will take the time to do things the RIGHT way. I highly recommend this shop.Services: Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, Welding, BrakesServices: Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, Welding, Brakes

  Paul Huguenin
9 months ago
You will not get a better deal locally. Fantastic service at a reasonable price.These aren't the guys who will wipe down your car and detail it once they fix it. They do the work that you want done, and that's it. No frills, but lots of experience and knowledge.Update 6 July, 2023. Still fantastic, but now only open Monday - Thursday.

  Tony Urban
4 years ago
Was referred by my regular car repair shop for a muffler replacement. Called and spoke to Steve, who gave me a full quote, which I felt was very reasonable, and had an appointment scheduled for the next day, Brought it in, was worked on right away, and repaired promptly. Peeked underneath and saw what a great job they did.Would certainly use them again, and more importantly, would recommend others for all of their services.Thanks Steve and the whole crew, you did a great job!!!!!!

  Patricia Yong
8 years ago
Highly recommended! INCREDIBLE service. Friendly bunch of gentleman who tell it like it is, real nice honesty and smiles all around. No one here is looking to work you over. We had our muffler assembly replaced at Exhaust Pros for an excellent price and enjoyed chatting with the staff. These are kind local guys who are very knowledgeable about getting fair work done in the area. They were sweet to our dog, too. Thanks, Jim and Forest!!

  John Fromong
6 years ago
Took my 2015 F150 in to put a new exhaust on last Friday. The people there are super friendly and very knowledgeable. They got me exactly what I wanted at a great price. I was referred to Exhaust Pros by some friends that had a great experience as well. I would highly recommend them for any work you need done.

  Sage Westergard
6 years ago
Got a magnaflow universal muffler and tip installed on my 97 bmw. These guys are very knowledgeable and helpful. The work was done way faster than I expected and my car sounds awesome! Welds were really well done and the job looks very good overall. I highly recommend these guys. Good prices good people good work

  carter otos
4 years ago
Great and honest mechanics who go above and beyond for the customer. The prices are reasonable and they try to get your vehicle back to you in a timely manner. Highly recommend sending your vehicle to Ben Richard's Fabrication when need be!

  Yarrow Flute
4 years ago
Absolutely stellar service: these folks really know their stuff. I was referred to them by my regular automotive service company, and they evaluated the problem quickly, scheduled time to work on my vehicle the very next day, and they were done ahead of schedule and within a few dollars of the estimated total cost. They really are pros , and it was a pleasure to do business with them.

  katie eaton
5 years ago
The work we received from this shop was great! Forest is very knowledgeable and a great mechanic. Steve was able to answer all my questions and search out parts we needed for the job. Great place to get work done!! Fair prices, quality work! Thanks again! will return!!