To each his own I guess.
I bought a MIG for $600(paid for itself many times over) years ago and never
looked back.
I can weld a muffler on quicker than I can drive to the repair shop.
AS far as being done right by a shop- yeah, maybe.  Bottom line is the
repair shop guys are trying to get done with your car as fast as possible.
I have redone plenty of exhaust shop work in my driveway.
Not trying to be confrontational or whatever, just my personal experience.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dave Mcneely
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 8:49 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Merffler options?

For my money, muffler replacement (which for most vehicles does require
welding, not sure what different folks might call "advanced welding
skills") is best done by the folks who specialize in that.  Take it to a
shop.  It's not that expensive, and it's done right.

Dave Mc