Smelling exhaust inside the cabin is a carbon monoxide warning — treat it seriously. CO itself is odorless, but if exhaust smell is getting in, CO is riding along with it.
Typical muffler repair in Lighthouse Point, FL runs $100–$2,500.
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The Auto Network lists 755 auto repair shops within 20 miles of Lighthouse Point. Muffler & Exhaust Repair in Florida typically runs $100–$2,500, depending on what the diagnosis finds. This one is worth dealing with before you drive much further. If the car is not safe to drive, 245 towing companies near Lighthouse Point are listed here too.
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Drive with windows open and get it inspected immediately — this is one of the few noises-and-smells that's a genuine health hazard rather than just a mechanical cost.
Related services in Lighthouse Point, FL typically run $100–$2,500 depending on what the diagnosis finds:
| Muffler replacement | $150–$500 |
| Exhaust leak / weld repair | $100–$300 |
| Full exhaust system replacement | $700–$1,800 |
| Catalytic converter replacement | $900–$2,500 |
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The Auto Network lists 755 auto repair shops within 20 miles of Lighthouse Point, including European Auto Repair Center, Sunbiz Auto Tech Inc and I FIX EXOTICS. Call one directly, or send one free quote request from this page.
Muffler & Exhaust Repair in Florida typically runs $100–$2,500; the final price depends on what the diagnosis finds.
It is not recommended. Every mile can make the repair bigger, and in some cases less safe. If in doubt, have it towed: 245 towing companies near Lighthouse Point are listed on The Auto Network.
Genuinely dangerous — carbon monoxide causes drowsiness and impairment before you notice. Don't sit in the car idling with the smell present.
With no forward airflow, fumes pool and rise into the cabin — moving air masks the same leak.
The full exhaust path for leaks, plus cabin seals — smoke testing finds leaks fast.
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