Family-run since 1975. Owner Stefan Kirkpatrick is an ASE Certified Master Technician.
Exhaust evaluation and repair at the Cony Road shop.
A change in exhaust sound, a rattle or a fume smell are useful details to tell the shop. They help the shop find the cause faster. Kirkpatrick’s provides exhaust and muffler service at 82 Cony Road in Augusta, for cars and light trucks, domestic and foreign.
Tell the shop what has changed.
- The vehicle’s year, make, model and mileage.
- What you hear, smell or feel, and when it happens: starting, idling or accelerating.
- Any warning lights and when the concern started.
- Recent exhaust work, if any.
What the shop does not do.
Kirkpatrick’s does not weld exhaust, such as welding a broken pipe or a rusted flange back together. If you already know a part is rusted through, say so when you call, and the shop will tell you whether it’s work it takes on.
Exhaust, engine and inspection can overlap.
A check engine light can come on with some exhaust problems, and the exhaust system is part of the Maine state inspection. Mention a warning light or an inspection result when you call. See check engine light diagnosis and Maine state inspections for related work.
Know the work and charges before authorizing repairs.
Describe the symptoms when booking. Review the proposed work, parts and charges before authorizing a repair.
Questions about exhaust service
Can you quote an exhaust repair from a noise description?
A noise alone does not establish the parts or work required. An evaluation establishes what needs attention so the repair can be priced.
Can I drive with the problem?
If you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, do not drive it; arrange roadside assistance. This website cannot assess your vehicle.
Common exhaust problems
- A louder exhaust can mean a hole, a cracked pipe or a failing muffler.
- A rattle underneath is often a loose heat shield or a broken hanger.
- A fume smell can mean a leak. If you smell fumes inside the vehicle, don’t drive it.
- A check engine light can come from an oxygen sensor or catalytic converter problem.
Salt on Maine roads is hard on exhaust systems, so rust is one of the most common causes.
How a visit works
- Call 207-622-1557 or request a callback. Tell the shop the year, make and model, and what you’ve noticed.
- Bring the vehicle to 82 Cony Road at the time you arrange, or use the night drop: put your key in an envelope and drop it in the slot.
- The shop looks at the concern and contacts you with what it found and the proposed work and charges.
- You decide. Work starts once you authorize it.
- Pick up at the Cony Road shop, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
More from customers
Fair, fast and on time.
Kevin Jones
Excerpt from a Google customer review. Read customer reviews on Google.
Related services
Kirkpatrick’s serves drivers in Augusta and the towns around it, including Hallowell, Gardiner, Farmingdale, Manchester, Winthrop, Readfield, Chelsea, Vassalboro, China and Sidney.
A customer’s experience at Kirkpatrick’s
…the staff and mechanics are very polite and knowledgeable.
Korny Sinclair
Excerpt from a Google customer review, checked October 29, 2026. Read customer reviews on Google.
Call to arrange your exhaust-service appointment.
Kirkpatrick’s Service & Repair is at 82 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330. Call 207-622-1557 to arrange your exhaust-service appointment. Prefer a callback? Send a request and we’ll call you the next business morning to set a time.