Batey Muffler Shop / Bellevue, Tennessee

Rating: ★★★★

29 years in Business

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Mufflers & Exhaust Systems

Address: 5303 Charlotte Ave, Bellevue

Postal code: 37209

Phone: (615) 297-4765

Over 30 years experience. Great Service

We do Repairs on Cars, Light or Heavy trucks, Farm Equipment, Forklifts and small engines. Anything from Diagnostic Scanning, brakes, Tune-ups to Major Engine Repair or Rebuild. Call or come by and see us for an Estimate.

Categories:

Mufflers & Exhaust Systems, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Accessories

Neighborhoods:

Sylvan Park

Open hours:

No info

Reviews:

The guys at Batey are so friendly and helpful. Can`t say enough good things about this place.

Danieljoakim / 4/21/2013

Batey has worked on two cars that I

Batey has worked on two cars that I have owned one being performance and one being a everyday driver. I was fully pleased with the ending result of each car. They where extremely helpful and honest when it came to the price. They also took the time to find out what I was expecting the ending result to be so that I would be fully satisfied. They have been in the same building for over 30 years that should tell you tha... view moret they do quality work.

kevenl604 / 5/30/2012

Highly recommended by others, but not me.

I had a high performance exhaust to install on my 2008 roadster, I was suggested by a friend to go to Batey for the install. After the install my exhaust rubbed the ground every chance it got. I had left the shop with out a properly installed exhaust and Batey (and staff) didnt warn me. I returned the next day to ask if he could adjust it, he became quite defensive and accused the manufacturer (Solo Performance) of b... view moreuilding sub par parts, and that I needed to take it up with them. He confidently proclaimed ""Ive done this for 31 years, and I know a manufacturing mistake when I see one"". Trusting him, I called SOLO, and was put in touch with a rep that was shocked at the photos and video of the exhaust I sent him. He then asked me to return to the shop so he could talk with a tech and work things out. He even offered to send a whole new exhaust if the tech said it was needed. I returned (3rd time) to Batey at which point he stopped me at the door all but yelling ""What are you saying, that I didnt install it right?!"" Talk about feeling awkward, I just wanted some assistance with a bad situation and to make my car drivable again. Mind you that I NEVER once raised my voice during any of these encounters, nor did I argue with him. Why? I am a mechanical and systems engineer by trade, I KNOW how hard it is dealing with the public and fabricated parts from distant providers, plus I try to put faith in my friends recommendations for cheap and easy exhaust installations. Batey refused to talk to the manufacturer. He raised the vehicle one last time hoping to show me the problem in the design, so I video taped the event. I immediately noticed two bolts going into the catalytic converter that looked ""stressed"" as the heads were rounded and the washers were cracked unevenly under them. Batey noticed I was videoing the damaged bolts and became hostile. He ordered the car to be lowered and told me that ""Ive done my job, now go find someone else to harass"". I called SOLO, they recommended Midas on Nolensville road. A tech there immediately said ""oh I can fix this, it just needs to be loosed and pushed in properly"" He then showed me how the parts were not even fitting correctly from the exhaust into the converter, and slowly rubbed his fingers over the damaged bolts... to which he said ""uh oh"" he tried to loosen them, no luck. He had to drill them out of my converter. BATEY CROSS SCREWED THE BOLTS IN. This totally explains why he refused to even once loosen and adjust the exhaust to a proper height, why he blamed SOLO, and why he became so hostile as I videoed the damaged bolts. The Midas tech was able to install the exhaust PROPERLY in 15 minutes. He even buffed out the scratches on the pipes where I had drug the ground due to Bateys poor install. Talk about going the extra mile. (He also commented on how well made my exhaust was, and that I had picked a real ""winner"") I hate that I am supporting a chain over a local, but if the locals are too prideful to admit a mistake, or inability to install a simple exhaust (I could have done this if I still owned a lift and air tools). 31 years of technical experiences is wasted if you become too prideful to admit a mistake. I am not going back to his shop to ask for any money back, he was quite aggressive when I pulled out last time. So I will leave him to the BBB. I am simply going to swallow the $61 Midas bill just to avoid going back to this guy. I never had to order additional parts to complete the install, everything was right from the beginning from SOLO. I dont doubt this place has recommendations, he was super friendly as he courted my business, I just hope your installations go flawlessly or else you may end up with a very arrogant owner with poor ""damage control"" skills.

epsilonkore / 5/7/2012

Custom Magnaflow System on my 2010 Dodge Challenger

Dennis has been my exhaust person for years. He just put a true dual custom exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers. Not a prepackaged kit. Cost about 1/2 what the kit runs. He did a Great Job. Sounds Super and Looks Awesome!!! Thanks Dennis

MeTnVette / 5/13/2011

Excellent Service

I hate taking my vehicle to the shop, I even changed the engine out myself, but I cannot work on Catalytic Converters or Exhaust. I was apprehensive about taking my vehicle to someone, but found the good reviews about Batey. Dennis was upfront, honest, and gave me a fair price. He double checked to make sure that he ordered the right part, and when it got there, it was. Even when they had trouble getting it insta... view morelled (worn studs on exhaust manifold, not their fault but mine from the engine swap) they were still courteous and friendly. I will highly recommend them to anyone needing exhaust work!!

ahafner496 / 4/20/2011

DOWN-TO-EARTH, HONEST, CARING, AMAZING EXPERT!

After a horrible experience at a local Nashville muffler shop and so much trouble with my truly beloved Volvo 240, I found Batey`s via the internet and read all of these great reviews. The best referral is from others! I called Batey`s first and was told I could supply my preferred parts (at my request). I was given a very reasonable and affordable labor quote. I decided to add a few other things after that too. ... view more Upon arrival at the shop, I was greeted by Mr. Batey with one of the most down-to-earth and friendly personalities I`ve come across in professional service in a LONG time. My elderly Mother adored him ... that says a lot! Trust me. :-) He fixed an annoying LOUD rattle in a split second that had been driving me crazy for 2 years! He allows the customer to be interactive with him, and shows individuals everything he is doing and explains things in detail. His work is impeccable. He does NOT try to do work that isn`t necessary, and tells the customer what lies ahead regarding repairs. I appreciate that more than words can express! I added a rear muffler (brand he sells) to my repairs, which comes with a warranty. He stands behind his work! He took time, and slowed down long enough to point out that my transmission mount and motor mounts were almost disintegrated!!! I had repair work done twice elsewhere before arriving at Batey`s. No one pointed this out to me, and one of the shops had my car for 12 days and couldn`t figure out why my engine was jumping up and down like a maniac. They never put it on a rack, but told me they could obtain wiring diagrams for my vintage Volvo like it was a spaceship from Mars or something. I was told my fuel injectors were bad (not so), but they neglected to put the fuel filter on that I asked for and took them. It was still in the front seat when I went to confiscate my car after 2 weeks because they wouldn`t call me. They have been in business for 30 years too. Crazy. A new fuel filter installed elsewhere solved part of the problem. I had even written on a work order for one of the places to check the motor mounts. Unreal. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Batey for showing this to me because I could have easily had a wreck after I saw how mutilated and melted they were with my own eyes! He told me to come back and he would make any necessary adjustments to my exhaust system after I had new mounts installed. Wonderful! My money is tight right now due to numerous repair bills, and he put a new tailpipe on for me as a bonus because he wanted me to be happy. It`s simply refreshing to find someone that is not only trustworthy, but also gracious in this day and age. I will be a loyal customer forever to Batey Muffler Shop. I grabbed a stack of business cards while there, and I`m handing them out to everyone I know!! I`m a very picky individual too. Try them out. You won`t be sorry! Disregard the comment on here about Mr. Batey being condescending to women. That reviewer must have a giant chip on her shoulder. I wasn`t treated like that at all. Mr. Batey`s expertise, professionalism, kindness, and honesty met all of my expectations, and then some!

mizztwoforty / 9/15/2010

HONEST, LOYAL, PROFESSIONAL, AFFORDABLE, COURTEOUS

Best Muffler Shop in town. Dennis has done the exhaust on every vehicle I have ever owned. He is THE CUSTOM KING, and stands behind every weld in his systems. He has, to date, done 5 custom dual exhausts for me and he is about to be doing my tuner`s exhaust as well. I have never had a problem with any of his work! Even when I broke a hanger off in the mud, he repaired it no charge! Dennis Batey isn`t just the ... view morebest muffler guy around though, he`s also a world class gentleman! All the guys at the shop are friendly and professional, and the work is completely affordable! I just can`t say enough about Dennis and his shop! I hope he`s open for another 20-somethin years! In fact, I`m headed down there today just to say hi! Thanks for everything, Dennis! -JCampbellTN

JCampbellTN / 9/9/2010

One of the fairest, trustworthy and honest people in town

Went there to fix a muffler. Didn`t need fixing, told me to save my money. Fixed a hanger that had been improperly re-installed. Checked the manifold, said it was good. Went for a ride. Diagnosed the problem as a weak motor mount that was causing the problem. Took car back to where I bought it. Mechanic went for a ride and said it was a weak motor mount, that he had indicated in his tech report to the dealership. Aft... view moreer calling the dealership on their shinanigans they agreed to fix it for free. Mr. Batey gained nothing from this episide financially. Always honest and best muffler shop in town.

stl1234 / 8/32/2010

Best place in nashville

Batey Muffler did a great job and were the best price. On top of all that they were very fast and friendly. Honestly you could look other places but you won`t find a cheaper place that does the job correctly.

migs1 / 8/23/2010

Exceptional Service

I found Batey Muffler on internet.Because of good reviews decided to check them out.
Needed a catylitic converter for my Honda CRV.Price quoted was way cheaper than everywhere else.
Told it would take an hour I was on the road in half that time.
I`m still amazed how painless process was.
Family owned and undoubtedly friendliest shop I`ve ever been to.

nashdogs / 7/19/2010