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Dakota K Auto Repair
“Have stayed with them for many years: one time when I brought car in, they suspected a problem for about $150 of work - later they called and said no problem.”
Best Muffler & Exhaust Shops in Arlington Heights, IL
24 technicians listed · 13 in Arlington Heights · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Popular Mufflers & Brakes
“The moment I called, I was greeted by a friendly receptionist, who took the time to listen to my concerns and promptly assessed my vehicle and offered a budget friendly tow service.”
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Allstar Auto Repair
- Tires
- Fair
- Fashion
“I only asked for the brakes to be done and they went ahead and looked at my check engine light, I believe they fixed the problem as it hasn't come back on since.”
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Eurospec Motorsport
- Running
- Audi
- Prices
“Very knowledgeable staff, professional service, affordable prices and what is the most important - very good advices to keep your car reliable and keep running.”
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Charlie's Ace Auto & Body Service
“I was on the hunt for a small business mechanic because it seems like a lot of the mechanics at big name shops don't know what the hell they're doing anymore.”
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Muffler & Brake Man Auto Repair
- Cost
- Money
- Crew
“Great place to get your car fixed went to get my brakes fixed and they gave me a fair and reasonable price will bring my car here for any other problems they've earn a lifetime customer”
Listed for drivers in and around Arlington Heights, IL, these 24 shops handle mufflers, pipes and catalytic converters. What each one says about welding, custom work and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Arlington Heights, IL
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 13 are in Arlington Heights itself and 11 come from towns including Palatine (2, 3 mi), Glendale Heights (2, 13 mi) and Mount Prospect (1, 3 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 3,420 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), value (86%) and punctuality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 16 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some of these shops outside Arlington Heights?
13 of the 24 shops sit in Arlington Heights and the others come from other towns within 30 mi. A shop with a bender and a welder is worth a short drive, since it can repair what a parts-only counter would replace.
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D Mark Performance
- 2019
- Exhaust
- Work
“Went to see Drew about getting some upgrades on my mustang, he is very knowledgeable,takes the time to help you also understand what's a good idea or something that's not.”
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Engine Depot
- Honest
- Oil
- Charge
“Then my friend introduced me to his uncle Mike Kim who owns Engine Depot, who simply stated that they could repair the current brakes and quoted me around $300.”
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
- Drive
- Diagnosed
- Job
“Ron and his team have been professional and fair in helping me maintain my daily drivers along with helping me increase the horsepower of my 1989 Chrysler convertible.”
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Medina Mufflers
- Questions
- Auto Repair
- Silverado
“Our car is running better than it was before the catalytic converter was stolen - you couldn't ask for a better mechanic (especially if you can be a local regular)!!”
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Benjamin Auto Repair
“Very professional Prices are reasonable i have got various work done.”
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Auto Dynasty
- Price
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“I just want to say my experience working with Auto Dynasty and Miguel has been great and I would highly recommend their services to anyone that may be in need of auto repair work.”
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Trackside Automotive
- Vehicle
“Prior to Jimmy's inspection, I had been troubleshooting an odd issue on a Honda CRV that had led me to replace an alternator 3 separate times as well as some fuses and relays around the starting system.”
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Wilke Automotive
- Owner
- Price
- People
“Downright amazing shop, communication is top notch.”
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C&A Auto Repair Clinic
- Mechanic
“Paolo has been my Mechanic for years always very knowledgeable never fixes anything without letting me know price and labor costs always very honest and Fair .”
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Sergio's Garage Auto Sales & Service
- Efficient
“Very friendly and attentive to his clients 👍 …”
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Rolando's Car Care
“No one had one, I stopped at Rolando's and was greeted by Rachel who was as very prompt and helpful inquiring with service to figure out if they had the part.”
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Palatine Shell Service
- Gentleman
- Quality
- Brakes
“Stopped in there because of both air in my tire, and the Machine was broken, Will fixed the machine can help help me when it was very very cold outside.”
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Casey Automotive
“Overall I was satisfied with the service except for the right front light that they said was functioning correctly and had not worked since I bought it home I called and they told me to bring it back next week”
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Lucky Knuckles Garage
- Mechanics
- Price
- Vehicle
“I have been here now for many different repairs, and these are good honest guys with the knowledge and aptitude of the cars, trucks and motorcycles they repair.”
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Accurate Auto
- Inspection
- Fair
- Work
“I've taken both my wife's and my cars inn for various repairs and maintenance great experience, this neighborhood auto shop acts like a large dealership without the outrageous pricing.”
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B & B Auto Repair Inc
- Team
- Patient
- Brake
“I was worried that it might cost me an arm and a leg to fix but the price was more than reasonable plus when i went to pick it up he showed me in detail a front end problem that i need to have addressed soon..”
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German Auto Repair
- OEM
- Dealership
- Oil
“I camped there over night and in the morning I explained my situation - I do over the road hauling and happened to have a load that I had a deadline on.”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
- The Help
- Art
- Community
“Another time I was worried about a noise I was hearing, I brought it in and they tested it for an hour (drove it around and such); however, nothing was found.”
Muffler and Catalytic Converter Services in Arlington Heights, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$101
Maximum cost
$1563
National Average
$157
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$123
$268
Fair price range is based on 348 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Arlington Heights
- “Based on this outstanding experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Popular Mufflers & Brakes to anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy automotive services.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
- “Great experience! Had a muffler issue that was resolved within a day and Jay even gave us a free loaner car while they fixed it.” — customer of Medina Mufflers
- “Fixed my oxygen sensor, really good customer service and checked out some other things for my car that didn’t realize needed attention, helped my car run smoother overall.” — customer of Charlie's Ace Auto & Body Service
- “Jay provides top notch service, and got me back on the road in a few hours, can only recommend the place!” — customer of Medina Mufflers
- “This team is the best - honest, reliable and quick to fix my cars whenever they have had any issues.” — customer of Popular Mufflers & Brakes
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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