Muffler and exhaust replacement

Here is another picture too.

Thanks the thing that makes me worry is he said it just fell off. It looks like saw marks. Would if simply fall off that way.

Why would he do that? I feel like I am stuck and the price to fix with a new muffler intermediate pipe and tail pipe and gasket and bolt will be $305 on top of the new sway arm and ball joint for $414. What do you suggest? My total bill is $900 to get it inspected.

it was not plugged, he said it just fell off and he needs to replace it. Do you think he cut it so he can make more $$$$, do you really think it looks cut - I do.

Broken pipe.

Thanks I think I am being taken for a ride. The next questions is what do I do because the car is at the shop and the muffler is off. Am I stuck?

I had no idea that there was even a problem with the muffler when I dropped it off. It did not make any kind of sound that would be embarrassing to drive around.